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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXZnDLR

Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in need

The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZXjtyC

These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst

The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eE7vOc3 via IFTTT

Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent

Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45RWPNa

Who should pay on the first date?

Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzSsTt3

Three ways the Budget affects you

The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLrvTcd

Tech Life

We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CD9e6I1 via IFTTT

Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland

Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards from BBC News https://ift.tt/jp8x7e3

More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'

The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MD0p4wB

'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dA5tqgb

Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow

Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCxQXYu

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wio0HdX

Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know

Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u90Iayc via IFTTT

Tech Life

The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Gf6khx via IFTTT

Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme

The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GWArMJ

Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVTfknC

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATX04qC

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PE8UBzc

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cBlOrZj

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3UwILN