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Rough sleeper centre to offer safe spaces to women

The Garden House said it had a "challenging summer" with a new visitor every day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9lzEytI

How AI is helping a tiny Caribbean island make millions

Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzaUkhP

'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax

The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJ7AjNd

The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left

The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRjZleb

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fNKXG3q

Bank apologises for firing staff in email asking to return laptops

A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jROzY29

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qiPYVh7

Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico

Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1bAgRL

Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs

The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c17JVZF

How to stop AI agents going rogue

Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrOjhmv

4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US

It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bXQM5Eh

Energy bills to rise by more than expected ahead of winter

The £35 a year increase for a typical household is twice what analysts had predicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiYRTHE

Energy prices expected to rise ahead of winter

Regulator Ofgem will announce its next energy price cap at 07:00, with a slight rise predicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiYRTHE

Korean Air to buy 103 Boeing jets as Trump pressures trading partners

The deal was announced just hours after the presidents of the US and South Korea met in Washington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/786mRX3

Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch

Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPaspJM

Chocolate and butter prices help drive food inflation to 18-month high

A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WzcCPY3

TikTok puts hundreds of UK content moderator jobs at risk

The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSinoCU

UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control

Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TgPokOB

Revolution Beauty to 'reset' after sale falls through

Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Urd7FTu

Brewdog co-founder leaves craft beer giant

Martin Dickie, who founded the Ellon-based firm with James Watt in 2007, announced his decision in an email to staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pc6tdF4

Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aHEekJL

Government borrowing lower than expected in July

Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0tuLbp

Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July

Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xl6ypE7

How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7s18tyK

Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process

Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6iFwdWI

Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant

The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FliPu7c

Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LVg02Tk

Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m

Dominion had accused Newsmax of broadcasting "verifiably false lies" following President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zqr3G7t

Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aLVxz2W

Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?

For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eAUd5iD

Bioethanol layoffs to start next week after rescue ruled out

Plants in Hull and Redcar had warned they would close without support after deal to allow US ethanol to come in tariff-free. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIAayON

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w56frBh

The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together

Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JwitMHy

Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays

Parents share their tips for cooking up extra meals without overspending at the supermarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oLep6Ms

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFUCvpz

'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them

They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/INdn2Ac

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYa4sAm

Nuclear-powered AI could make Rolls-Royce UK's most valuable firm, says boss

Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ThqcKi

How to get AI to work in 22 languages

India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects from BBC News https://ift.tt/evSZPdi

The Interview

Jewel Kiriungi speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South African retail giant Shoprite from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kspSBC

Toymaker drops lawsuit against Sylvanian Drama creator

The company behind the woodland creature-themed toys abandons legal action against a content creator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZhSYKsG

Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report

EJ Antoni's comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world's richest country is faring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBwTaG4

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkzGAc5

EasyJet pilot suspended after 'drunk and naked' incident

The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ia5EApO

Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers

The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bl6V8eE

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdS17Jg

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aULYAJr

The Interview

Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create from BBC News https://ift.tt/58yHID3

Why firms are merging HR and IT departments

The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z2S35ez

Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4pyVnLB

'We bought our first home with another couple'

Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going? from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8ZQNSY

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZ0sqHU

UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYyBHOv

Claire's files for bankruptcy as competition bites

The colourful accessories chain says sales are down as online competitors and higher costs eat into profits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h13FPA8

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C23ocK9

Call for help with school uniform costs in England

Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzywCOH

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWsTvhJ

Live from the harvest: the farm social media stars

Many farmers are now using TikTok and Instagram to show the public how food is grown and raised from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMKJh5z

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MRJhTeC

Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood

New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GSrmIkx

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZCDhm6

Council opens food voucher scheme for summer

Kent County Council says that eligible residents will receive a one-off payment of £90 towards food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVasvQ8

Heathrow Airport's expansion plans to cost £49bn

Heathrow says expansion is "urgent" for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over environmental concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jy8nMN3

Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LYWyHsU