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US lawmakers reach deal to temporarily avert government shutdown

The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hUBZjwV

Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WTjUHRp

Apple unplugs self-driving electric car project, reports say

The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b1uFvPa

Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix

The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JBN9ZzM

Top Disney movies boss steps down in shakeup

Sean Bailey, the boss of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nXWyR3k

Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for - IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LlV5Zsp

US challenges Kroger Albertsons deal warning of higher prices

The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7bmpEXk

Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YQXcku4

Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others

The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FRVlyhI

Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say

Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KZxoFTC

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CNZKD62

Energy bills expected to fall as new Ofgem price cap is announced

Domestic gas and electricity bills could fall sharply in April but many are still struggling to pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Vg4bKEA

The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI

BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R0YpKN4

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9LBQuzo

Nvidia: Boss sees artificial intelligence 'tipping point' as sales soar

The chip giant's shares have risen by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a8NZkTz

More drug than drink-driving arrests by some forces

Drug driving is becoming more prevalent in younger groups, says one of Britain's top police officers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uAQ3Raj

Boeing 737 Max boss out after blowout

The company says leadership changes are meant to improve the quality and safety of its planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NIzm1AQ

HSBC: Bank's pre-tax profits soar fuelled by high interest rates

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BKwGUJy

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos completes $8.5bn share sale plan

The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iGe9o37

Woolworths: Australian grocery boss quits amid price-gouging claims

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O9DmLQj