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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on

It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YuR9o6P

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vr2Ckf7

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tbRcEe

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLdXRVK

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vr2Ckf7

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones? from BBC News https://ift.tt/T8OuFpC

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GUcsYgM

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTnUcRD

Tech Life

China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iANSr0d via IFTTT

UK diesel price close to all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfJehlp

The ecstasy of buying our first home was short-lived after we found 150 faults

Getting the keys to a new home felt like a dream come true, until this couple found 150 faults. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yfc1YxS

Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules

Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P6s0qdI

Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat

Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CEia6c

Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland

Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CME21S7

Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise

Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise from BBC News https://ift.tt/pby0I6j

'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?

What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zT9b6ie

Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XdGnCBw via IFTTT

Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?

Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SDwMJC4

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Why is the price of protein powder rising? from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0YaCmZ

Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1W2Ai5Y via IFTTT

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nDleKPa

Tech Life

China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AEv73mn via IFTTT

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QCsf4bu

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qbQ4LVY

What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?

Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5FzdPRN

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjNydpT

Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food

Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qc3DGoZ

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGwCWo8 via IFTTT

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AK2pkfa via IFTTT

Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?

As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sVAJ6eq via IFTTT

Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs

A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0vOLxj

Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise

The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GMzdNlw

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/idoIF6A

The Documentary

Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqcBmOd

The Documentary

Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPHr6px

Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8ZxwIz

Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore's dirty money auction

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUCS31m

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tYOIlQW

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XMFRdiK

Tech Life

What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xSNhsqt via IFTTT

Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DC82RxJ

MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qI1QdL3

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVkp08Z via IFTTT

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVkp08Z

Tech Life

Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xdCwbTX via IFTTT

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks

O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lBPZoXE

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like

While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GfKWzYT via IFTTT

AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICB9foW via IFTTT

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFentgD

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tg5Hk76 via IFTTT

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAS7ZFg via IFTTT

Tech Now

Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TiL42fH via IFTTT

Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHSQlij

Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GSwzqit

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yDhTSr

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Es6lpv via IFTTT

I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oa5TkZ

OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LZGYCg via IFTTT

UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece

Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLSQRh5

Tech Life

Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUG5yHv via IFTTT

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years

The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcLe0xa

Food price cap plans giving farmer 'sleepless nights'

East Lothian farmer Jamie Wyllie says he's worried costs will get passed down the line to the food producers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/usBPEKt

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SxKwd2Q

The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam

About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZgLPr7

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KxqCVwB

Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JHXGMPL

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CupwTB7

Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners

Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kceDoEZ

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fTgdFQB

Tech Now

Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iauID4X via IFTTT

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AcyUmbO

From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5hnwgfV

Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale

The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JSDc6W8

Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?

Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kj1Df2O via IFTTT

'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections?

Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQK2znS

'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'

There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyoXHwj

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCAhTak

Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out

The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQe5WD4

Will self-flying planes transform the skies?

Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/COmSwIV via IFTTT

Tech Life

AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZzWfcd via IFTTT

Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says

Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zs7kUJc

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r5gL7aK