How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
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£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.
US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first
Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.
Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China jostle for dominance over AI
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
Bentley unveils Torcal SUV as luxury carmaker tests drive first electric vehicle for an ‘affordable’ $230K
The company previously delayed the launch of its first EV until 2026 and abandoned a target of becoming fully electric by 2030, saying customers were not ready to make the shift.
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
Meta’s Muse AI agent weighs on financial industry as investors fear competition to human advisors
Meta launched Muse, its latest AI agent, less than two weeks ago – but downloads of the bot have already soared past rivals.
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Macy’s rival might nab coveted ad space on corner of NYC flagship, setting up potential legal fight
Macy's is once again facing the threat of a rival retail brand advertising right in front of its flagship store in Manhattan.
David Ellison reportedly eyes Elon Musk for Paramount equity investment — sparking fears at CNN: ‘Really scary’
David Ellison is looking to build up Paramount’s finances ahead of the mega merger, and has been mulling over several wealthy individuals who could back the deal, according to a report.
Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
Agent of whom?
The relationship between people and their AI representatives needs examination
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
California tech exec’s startup cancels diner takeover plans after dating post backlash
Corgi went viral after its tech exec posted an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband.
CNN CEO Mark Thompson wants to ‘stay’ at network post-Paramount merger and be ‘useful’ to new bosses
A CNN source said Thompson told staffers that he "remained very committted to CNN" and wants to stay at the company if he can be "useful" to his "new bosses."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejects outright diesel exports ban; White House slams Politico report as ‘fake news’
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration plans to steer clear of an outright ban on diesel exports -- rejecting a Politico report saying the White House is preparing a 90-day prohibition.
McDonald’s shares drop after CEO reveals lackluster growth forecast industrywide as inflation accelerates
"We expect industry traffic growth in our wholly owned markets will be flat, while inflation remains elevated," CEO Chris Kempczinski cautioned.
Disney reportedly hiking Disney+, Hulu subscriptions — here’s how much more you’ll pay
The monthly price of ad-free Disney+ will rise by 13%.
Eerie Elizabeth Holmes doc trailer shows fraudster cry, Nathan Fielder ask rich husband if he’s being scammed
In the two-minute trailer, Canadian comic Fielder is caught in awkward, up-close conversations with Holmes throughout her house as he lives with her for a month before she is sent to a federal prison in May 2023.
NY Times sued by Florida pension fund over Israel coverage after whistleblower complaint
The shareholder is demanding to review books and records to determine whether the newspaper is adhering to its editorial standards in reporting about Israel.
Federal prosecutors reportedly probe Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer and accountant: report
Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn faced years of scrutiny over their roles in Epstein’s legal and financial affairs before they became co-executors of his estate.
Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.
Feds scrutinize $5B in unusual Kalshi trades amid ‘wash trading’ concerns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is examining the trades before determining whether to open an enforcement investigation, it was reported.
Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap.
Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
How much do you spend on a birthday present?
Do you show you care through expensive presents? Or do you consider a drink in a pub a worthy birthday gift?
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.
Chicago commuters are hit with a bold new Florida billboard campaign
The billboard campaign on I-55 thanks the Illinois governor for driving taxable income to the Sunshine
