Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Why prediction market execs could face an existential threat in Supreme Court
"It's now a foregone conclusion that the Supreme Court will rule on this," said one top industry executive.
Yes, David Zaslav is reaping a massive windfall from the Skydance deal — but he’s not alone
Zaslav, who walks away with about with $1 billion, made sure that the wealth effect of the deal more than trickled down through WBD, and not just among senior executives.
Why are there so many sports subscriptions?
Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.
Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
Contribution of high value residents discussed
More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.
'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.
Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
Meta bans social media TikTok ads across the US
Meta has banned advertisements from TikTok's parent company ByteDance on Facebook and Instagram in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
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Economic conditions around the world are making young people rise up in protest
Anthropic to users: be nice to Claude AI — new policy bars ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ to tech
Anthropic on Thursday updated its usage policy to bar people from “abusive or cruel behavior” behavior toward its Claude AI – even though it's not, ya know, actually alive.
Peter Thiel accuses Obama, Pope Leo of AI fearmongering: ‘No ideas’
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel reportedly slammed former President Barack Obama and Pope Leo XIV for stoking the public's fears about artificial intelligence just so they can "boost their own popularity."
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme
An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
Blue Origin IPO could come in next few years, Jeff Bezos says in wake of rocket disaster
The public listing push follows a May disaster in which one of Bezo's $150 million rockets exploded into a massive fireball, setting back Blue Origin back in the race to catch up to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
PepsiCo to hike prices on Doritos, sodas — pivot from recent effort to save consumers money
PepsiCo said Thursday it’s raising prices on some chips and drinks after a disappointing third quarter, including soft soda sales and struggles pulling off its turnaround plan.
Decades-old frozen pizza brand ends production, leaving fans nostalgic
News of Celeste's exit has sparked nostalgia on social media, with users sharing memories of the pizzas.
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
Should I use my 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?
Tapping your 401(k) through a loan or withdrawal can eliminate high-interest credit card debt, but it risks tax penalties, job-change triggers and permanently lost retirement growth.
Trump unveils $2.4B in pledges from tech giants including Nvidia, OpenAI; doubles down on ‘super intelligence’ moniker
President Trump on Thursday announced a $2.4 billion commitment from major tech giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic to support federal agencies’ AI-driven scientific research.
How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?
You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
Spirits brand reveals fungus-sniffing AI that can save wine from nasty smells
Luxury champagne and liquor brand Moët Hennessy announced this week it is bringing the power of artificial intelligence to bear on its grapes, detecting a pesky kind of fungus that grows on crops.
Walmart exec speaks out on dynamic pricing again after watchdog calls out controversial electronic shelf tag patent
“Taken together, what these patents represent is one of the most expensive corporate surveillance regimes the world has ever known.”
NFL urges Supreme Court to rule prediction markets are gambling apps
On the first Sunday of the season, football accounted for $1.8 billion in prediction markets trading – more than half the total volume, the football league claimed.
Residents win Curo service charge legal battle
People living in a block of flats take their landlord to tribunal over a 300 per cent increase.
Joe Rogan renews nine-figure Spotify deal: report
Spotify has renewed its contract with star podcaster Joe Rogan, inking a nine-figure, multi-year deal, according to a report.
Starbucks reportedly explored Chipotle takeover — as burrito chain’s shares surge
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol built his reputation at Chipotle before taking the helm at the coffee chain.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon set for massive $100M windfall as execs split staggering $500M bonus pool
The payout reflects a five-year period in which the bank outperformed most rivals.
Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.
Pre-workout powder recalled over illegal drug linked to heart attacks
That extra workout boost may come at a serious cost.
Oil prices jump 5%, pushing Treasury yields higher and stocks lower as Iranian attacks disrupt tanker traffic
On Tuesday, just seven commodity vessels passed through the strait, marking the lowest total since July 23 as attacks on tankers reached their highest level since the start of the war, according to data analytics firm Kpler.
