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Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8cKDJoq

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUMKwH0

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence from BBC News https://ift.tt/IE2u7gL

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WyTlsvP via IFTTT

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Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4go6MT via IFTTT

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property

Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9NOwiSo

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/97JegQj

European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says

While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YORXfQ

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m31WjUr

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How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BC9yx5z via IFTTT

'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'

Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hDy8kWx

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DCTJ13m

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram

After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cDG6smE via IFTTT

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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uk4th83 via IFTTT

OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account

Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPtIDZU via IFTTT

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro

Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PGnxof

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S0ldYnt

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows

The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Egdcxe8 via IFTTT

AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzoUAL2

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHgUdkK

Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzoUAL2 via IFTTT

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwdJIQr

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University from BBC News https://ift.tt/GB8xtTi via IFTTT

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UTBbQSf

How the Iran war affects your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UnHuozk

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MIZin5H via IFTTT

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?

UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6EYg1i

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield? from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2gSzlE

Tech Life

Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rd2zch7 via IFTTT

'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'

Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1VgwoGf

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers? from BBC News https://ift.tt/gF4Yidt

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RsaDZzH

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bS92vOZ

How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?

The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mK9zQA1

Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?

The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YmzOu4

Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says

People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qvc2kIu

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T1Gq4NC

How you could get free electricity for doing your washing

You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c701HjC

Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud

Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RL5FEmv

Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office

The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B3fQcHI

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rY5SMzE

The Dutch village at risk of being demolished

Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0aXJ9g

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LuUVOgD

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/imQSny6

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o6A58YT

Tech Life

Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrxhwiG via IFTTT

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair

The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGy6ExH

This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?

Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gb7kwX1

Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?

UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioBJw7L

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WM2lsa

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition

The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2EpnAG via IFTTT

Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last

Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dzGgmWC

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZFm78w

'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ycl3urS

How the Iran war affects your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RnktYjH

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBsVrF4

Tech Life

Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust? from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0t9YiH via IFTTT

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypY5XDP

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVnM8Au

Tech Life

Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/paZ9fey via IFTTT

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTpBhDe

Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle

It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3SoqOT via IFTTT

'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'

One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6x40QM

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7taoyx via IFTTT

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYn6kFy

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRxK4zF

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0bcy9Wg

Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRGxHBY via IFTTT

Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation

The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0tVkMx

Tech Life

Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SBtf359 via IFTTT