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A simple touch can bring dying corals back to life in just 7 weeks
Researchers found that severely bleached corals fully recover within seven weeks after contact with healthy, genetically identical corals, offering potential new restoration techniques for threatened reef ecosystems.
Alaska’s monster tsunami sent water 1,580 feet up a mountain
A massive landslide in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord triggered the second-highest tsunami on record, sending water 1,580 feet up a mountainside in August 2025.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling automotive industry is increasingly turning to military vehicle production as a potential lifeline, with major manufacturers like Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen pivoting toward defense contracts amid declining civilian car sales.
Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would — and wouldn’t — make sense for both companies
Starbucks has reportedly explored acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, with analysts split on whether the megadeal would benefit both companies operationally and financially.
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London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour
London neurosurgeons performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted brain tumor removal surgery in May, using artificial intelligence to identify critical anatomical structures and preserve the patient’s vision.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Major technology firms are struggling to price AI-based services due to unpredictable token consumption and rapidly evolving economics, complicating long-term pricing agreements with customers.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after several incidents, including a power bank fire that destroyed a South Korean aircraft in January 2025.
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joined the carrier a decade ago after being fired by American Airlines, is pursuing aggressive expansion plans including international routes and increased presence at New York’s JFK airport.
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Energy bills are projected to rise nearly 4% in October and 9% in January, with industry forecasts suggesting high prices will persist through the end of the decade amid ongoing wholesale market volatility.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase to the price cap effective 1 October, raising typical household bills by £60 annually amid higher wholesale gas costs tied to geopolitical tensions.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states to resolve child safety claims and will implement new protections including default time limits and night-time notification blocks.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount faces regulatory delays and uncertainty, leaving the company unable to execute major strategic initiatives while awaiting deal closure.
The White House’s preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration’s export controls and tariffs, intended to protect economic security, are facing delays, legal setbacks, and widespread fraud schemes that undermine their effectiveness.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees for budget carrier Jetstar.
City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
The FCA will expand its crackdown on bullying and harassment to approximately 40,000 investment firms, hedge funds, and brokers starting next month, requiring companies to report serious misconduct cases.
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion worth of US goods, effective September 8, following the collapse of trade talks and Trump administration levies on Canadian imports.