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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
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EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
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Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing

The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
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Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills
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Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills

Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
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'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh

The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
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Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
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Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream

There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
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The critical tech staying safe by going underground

The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
How landscape gardening is being electrified
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How landscape gardening is being electrified

The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider

Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views