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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Wildfires are entering tipping-point territory
Scientists need to update their models to understand how these extreme events start and spread
Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.
Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.
Cyclospora Conspiracy Theories Have Social Media Users Jumping to Conclusions
On sites like X and TikTok, the conversation about Taylor Farms is dominated by conjecture about the produce firm’s donation to a Trump-linked PAC.
Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans
Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.
US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iranian missile attack
Incident ends a days-long pause in direct air strikes
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How Iran adapted its missile war with Trump
Recent fighting has provided conditions for Tehran’s forces to launch more precision strikes across the Gulf and Jordan
A truly progressive VAT would solve a lot of UK tax problems
Ending exemptions while excluding low-income households would be fairer and bring in far more revenue
Sources: BBC Business, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal