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American Airlines to restore seatback screens on US flights
American Airlines will restore seatback screens across its domestic fleet, reversing years of removals, as the carrier aims to improve passenger experience and compete with rivals.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
A California court has heard opening arguments in a lawsuit filed by 29 US states claiming Meta intentionally hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, violating privacy laws and damaging teen mental health.
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Multiple Vinted users report being permanently banned or suspended, with some claiming the platform’s fraud detection system is incorrectly flagging legitimate sales of second-hand items.
Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
President Trump announced a three-day delay of 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports after the countries reached a last-minute deal, pausing trade tensions between the historic allies.
Jersey business owner says minimum wage comments are ‘madness’
A Jersey coffee shop owner criticized the economic development minister’s minimum wage comments as “madness,” while business leaders and charities debated the government’s wage policy.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The CMA is investigating Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School for allegedly not displaying full prices upfront to customers, a practice known as ‘drip pricing’ that is illegal under consumer protection law.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, the 50-year-old British retailer, faces a makeover under new ownership as it struggles against online competition. The new owners say they see growth opportunities through new standalone stores and improved digital services.
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount
The HHS announced proposals to require manufacturers to notify the FDA when ingredients qualify as “Generally Recognized as Safe” and submitted a federal definition of ultra-processed foods for review.
Asking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one month
Average asking prices for newly listed homes in Britain’s richest borough have fallen by nearly £100,000 in one month amid intense seller competition and a cooling housing market.
Cashing in on SpaceX: ‘Every chance I get, I’ll sell a little more’
SpaceX engineer Andre Lavoie, holding $23m in company shares from 2009, plans to gradually sell his stake following the company’s June market listing that reportedly created thousands of new millionaires.
Tewolde Gebremariam: Air India’s new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new chief executive as the carrier navigates financial losses and safety concerns following a fatal crash last year.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when its current contract expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced during an earnings call.
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox Corporation’s advertising revenue surged 78% in its latest quarter, largely driven by the FIFA World Cup tournament held in North America this summer and growth from its free streaming service Tubi.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will restrict complimentary business-class upgrades for elite frequent flyers on certain long-haul domestic routes, offering premium economy upgrades instead beginning Aug. 25.
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
UK high street footfall declined 3.8% year-on-year in July as heatwave temperatures drove shoppers online instead, with London particularly affected by extreme heat.
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for train commuters
A 90-second power outage at Network Rail’s Manchester operations centre caused widespread disruption across the North West rail network, raising questions about system resilience and centralized control infrastructure.
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has caused salad sales to plummet across restaurants and grocery stores this summer, though signs of recovery are emerging.
DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show
Internal documents suggest temporary workers at courier firm DPD may have missed out on statutory sick pay and pension contributions, raising questions about employment compliance.
AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Moody’s warns that banks’ rapid adoption of AI is creating dangerous dependence on a small group of tech firms, risking widespread outages and vendor price increases.
Hospitality recruitment app Supp calls gig-workers contractors. Some users say it leads to casual work without entitlements
An Australian hospitality gig-work app called Supp classifies workers as independent contractors rather than casual employees, raising concerns they may be missing workplace entitlements including superannuation.
Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government has approved Paramount’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after the company agreed to conditions protecting British content and news editorial independence through 2034.
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