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Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for industry
Honda warns that 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles would be catastrophic for the automotive industry without a new trade deal by year-end.
Sinkholes, scarred land and scapegoats: the scourge of illegal gold mining in Johannesburg
Illegal gold mining in South Africa’s abandoned mine shafts has intensified as gold prices rise, creating environmental damage and social conflict, with politicians blaming zama zamas for sinkholes ahead of elections.
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
UK National Savings and Investments has raised rates on its British savings bonds to over 5% for the first time in nearly three years, though experts warn such attractive deals may not persist long in the competitive market.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
Student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion for over 42 million Americans, and critics argue rising tuition costs and changing federal policies have made college a riskier financial investment than historically believed.
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‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Hollywood creatives are accepting gig work training AI models to replicate their skills, earning $12 to $200 hourly while entertainment industry jobs decline sharply amid industry disruption.
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
A consortium led by Jeff Bezos has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC valued at approximately $7.1 billion, with an option to become controlling owner within 12 months.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing substantial costs from delays in closing the acquisition.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is opposing a potential sale of her family’s stake in the team, asserting she retains controlling authority and that any such transaction would require her approval.
Proposed California wealth tax sparks debate: Will billionaires leave the state?
California voters will decide in November on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ assets. The measure has sparked intense debate over whether wealthy residents will flee the state.
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail missed delivery targets again but reported improvement in first-class mail performance, up to 85% from 76% year-over-year, though still below regulator Ofcom’s 90% benchmark.
What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods announced closure of two beef processing plants amid a 75-year low in US cattle supply, though economists say the shutdowns are unlikely to significantly impact consumer grocery prices.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs
U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed Friday night as a midnight tariff deadline approached, with both nations blaming each other for the breakdown and Canada pledging retaliatory measures.
Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health
Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan was briefly transferred to a hospital in Islamabad on supreme court orders following weeks of concerns about his deteriorating health, before being returned to prison after several hours.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
The UK, Canada, and Australia condemned Israel’s decision not to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers in 2024.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit alleging the platform violated children’s privacy laws by collecting data on millions of users under 13.
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK after years in California, where their entertainment and lifestyle ventures have struggled to gain significant audiences, according to branding experts.