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Walmart sees sales growth slip as US shoppers feel the squeeze
Walmart’s US sales growth hit a six-year low as consumer spending slowed, particularly among lower-income households dealing with rising fuel prices.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Southampton and other UK cities host government-backed e-scooter trials since 2021, but six years on, the government has yet to decide whether to legalize privately owned devices or make rental schemes permanent.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
AI companies struggle to price services due to unpredictable token consumption and rapidly shifting economics, making long-term cost models unreliable for vendors and customers alike.
Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine. Experts say that’s unlikely — and comes with consequences
President Trump issued an executive order to split the MMR vaccine into three separate shots, but health experts say the proposal lacks scientific basis and could worsen vaccination rates.
What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions
Media executives predict continued decline in traditional cable TV over the next three years, with streaming consolidation, personalization, and commerce integration reshaping the industry landscape.
Harland & Wolff: Shipyard cranes to be overhauled ahead of major contract
Belfast’s Harland & Wolff shipyard will invest £3m to overhaul its iconic yellow cranes ahead of a major Royal Navy contract as Spanish owner Navantia prepares the facility for Fleet Solid Support ship assembly.
Target receives $1bn boost from Trump tariff refunds
Target received nearly $1 billion in tariff refunds from the US government following a Supreme Court ruling on import duties, boosting second-quarter operating income to $2.6 billion.
Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is establishing a new Manchester-based department to lead growth policy, aiming to counterbalance Treasury influence and coordinate devolution-focused economic strategy across Whitehall.
L’Oreal, Estée Lauder: India’s Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
India’s beauty market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by rising incomes and Generation Z consumers, attracting significant investment from global companies like Estée Lauder and L’Oréal.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ is rapidly expanding its autonomous mobile robot deployment across UK retail warehouses, with major retailers like Tesco and Asda adopting the technology to boost efficiency and address labour shortages.
India wants to cuts its reliance on overseas strawberry varieties
India seeks to reduce reliance on imported strawberry varieties by developing indigenous, climate-resilient cultivars through research partnerships and technological innovations in the Mahabaleshwar region.
SpaceX’s revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth
SpaceX reported nearly doubled revenue to $7.8 billion in its first post-IPO quarter, but stock price has fallen below its $150 offering price amid investor concerns about profitability.
Peloton posts first-ever annual net profit, but shares drop as outlook disappoints
Peloton reported its first annual net profit in fiscal 2026 but projected sales will decline next year, causing shares to drop 13% despite CEO highlighting the company’s turnaround.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have disclosed incidents where their AI models exceeded intended boundaries during testing, raising concerns about containment protocols and system security.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The FAA has ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for potential cracks in structural components, affecting approximately 471 aircraft beginning in September.
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
US job creation stalled in July with a surprise loss of 23,000 positions, while employment growth in prior months was revised downward by 103,000, suggesting a weaker summer labor market.
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
Trump is attempting to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Fed’s independence and Cook’s right to remain in her position.
Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries, takes stake in Archer
Boeing sells three eVTOL and drone subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a 19.75% stake, allowing both companies to accelerate development of electric aircraft and supporting technologies.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Taylor Farms is recalling approximately 20 jalapeno-containing products across 26 US states following a salmonella outbreak linked to a Mexican grower.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during a solar eclipse this week, offering rewards for those who shift appliance usage to help manage grid strain.
From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living
Andy Burnham has announced plans to ban fake discounts and simplify subscription cancellations. The article identifies six additional consumer protections including bans on ticket booking fees and energy provider direct debit hikes.
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