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AI buildout hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts
Microsoft and Alphabet reported lower-than-expected capital expenditure figures, causing shares of AI infrastructure providers CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN to decline amid ongoing hyperscaler buildout demands.
Coinbase net income surges 66% in third quarter, benefiting from bitcoin investment gains
Coinbase reported third-quarter adjusted net income of $719 million, up 66% year-over-year, driven primarily by gains in its cryptocurrency investment holdings as bitcoin recovered significantly.
The hidden history of how Big Oil invented the American Dream
A Grist investigation reveals how oil and gas companies shaped American culture through decades of advertising and public relations, embedding fossil fuels into everyday life from the 1940s onward.
Storm Boelo: Meet the people on standby in NI as severe weather approaches
Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds and disruption to Northern Ireland this weekend, with rescue volunteers, roofers, and tree surgeons preparing to respond to emergencies and damage.
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Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences
A coalition of 100 major technology and financial firms has issued an open letter urging governments and organizations to strengthen cybersecurity defenses before AI systems become powerful enough to circumvent them.
Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
Google is implementing memory-usage restrictions for Android apps on the Play Store, warning developers that non-compliant apps may face slowed performance, termination, or reduced visibility.
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google’s Gemini Notebook now integrates content from Google Play Books, allowing users to ask questions about purchased titles and generate recipes, infographics, and podcasts based on book material.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
About half of Gen Z expect no state pension by retirement, prompting many to increase private pension savings due to concerns about aging populations and government finances.
‘I started in my 20s and made £8,000’: Why women are often better investors than men
Women investors achieve slightly higher long-term returns than men, yet only 26% of UK women invest compared to 41% of men, according to recent analysis.
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
South Carolina leads a new commercial real estate demand index from the National Association of Realtors, which analyzes over 300 metropolitan markets across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors.
Six essential skills employers say job seekers should have to stand out
A five-year study by the National Foundation for Educational Research identifies six key transferable skills employers prioritize: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-organization, adaptability, and information literacy.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays exceeding 30 minutes, with the policy limited to two claims per tax year under party plans to improve customer service.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for 2027, primarily using Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which offer extended range at lower operating costs than larger widebody planes.
One in eight young people not in work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, representing about one in eight people aged 16 to 24, according to official statistics.
Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
Inditex, owner of Zara, opened its first UK Lefties store in Liverpool on Thursday, a budget fashion chain featuring robot-assisted checkout and garment sorting to compete with Primark and Shein.
Sports Direct’s Ashley attacks Burnham over ‘populist’ High Street revival plans
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s retail and cost-of-living policies as “populist reactions,” calling specific proposals regarding business rates “delusional” in a letter to Downing Street.