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'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cMdlnCz

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQpdKrG

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9VSYOvd via IFTTT

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Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYMy3IH via IFTTT

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s6jdCcV

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cDgId7f

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mafMQXx

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ejKq7nV via IFTTT

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8G9lxhr

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OP57zH1

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ABgkm6

Tech Life

What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXOfP2r via IFTTT

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wpLRUV

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O91k4tv

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NxbTpvU via IFTTT

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CDqQsOU

UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3qbvjk9

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4QlgomG

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XpoT3G6

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Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQseGUy via IFTTT

From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight

Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5iBz37 via IFTTT

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZXJLr6K

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQzaIKo

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district

The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31ojkQe via IFTTT

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UWkmty8

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qban8i

'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F26ZTv5

Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CbLTsyp

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KkDxi1

Tube strikes called off by RMT union

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ASlVfK

Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJ0z2nh via IFTTT

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUBrw3l

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Py9Il4u

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PgbJsIm

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ksArN6n

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzsJqNl

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/grisu7I via IFTTT

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhDIjL7

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/benL8V1

'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system

The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXnfJBj via IFTTT

Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque

Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LEayGqx

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hqdvpSm

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x3kRlfN

Tech Life

Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRnaMpV via IFTTT

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYWKlT7

Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WP1z24f via IFTTT

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BwRuFeD

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZorTKYy via IFTTT

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't

It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ae1ljku

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WOdfmUY

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Wk4rCO

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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JV7xh4e via IFTTT

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b0x67gD

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/btnu7vP

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8A7PnQG

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZsiIn2 via IFTTT

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video

Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tTOG98b

'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election

India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKfoIbP

Tech Life

A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/doxgDaj via IFTTT

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45jwlRm

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/acdOoMF

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XlOKUTy via IFTTT

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5bKjEU

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yx3KE6i

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D1v9Pmn

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kOTijQ3 via IFTTT

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jL4XA1m

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rxHbCvD

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hvm24qN

Trump to lift some whisky tariffs after King's visit

The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t59q2Lc