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Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest teaching union is urging schools to retrofit buildings, adjust schedules, and relocate summer exams to adapt to increasingly severe heatwaves affecting student learning and safety.
United Rugby Championship: Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises team for ‘sticking in the fight’ against Bulls
Ulster narrowly lost to the Bulls 34-26 in a United Rugby Championship match despite mounting a remarkable comeback from a 21-point deficit in Pretoria.
Billy Corgan Defends Marilyn Manson Friendship Despite Sexual Assault Claims Against Manson: “I Didn’t Feel That He Was Guilty”
Billy Corgar defended his friendship with Marilyn Manson, stating he didn’t believe Manson was guilty of sexual assault charges after reviewing details of the case.
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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has doubled its lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it pushes regulators to accelerate fully autonomous taxi services, intensifying competition with Uber over robotaxi deployment strategies.
Major YouTube creators are facing backlash for accepting AI money
YouTube filmmakers Matti Haapoja and Sam Kolder faced viewer backlash after posting videos demonstrating AI platform Higgsfield’s capabilities without clear sponsorship disclosures, sparking concerns about undisclosed paid partnerships.
Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay
Walmart will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select locations starting August 24th, with nationwide rollout planned by year-end 2026 and gas stations by mid-2027.
Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
Apple is laying off more than 200 employees working on Vision Pro and Siri, including shutting down a gaming team and reducing immersive content production for the headset.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices globally have surged to unprecedented levels, with UK cafés now charging £4-£5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disasters, geopolitical tensions, and tariff policies affecting major producing nations.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion battery devices on flights after a passenger’s battery pack caught fire during a flight to Las Vegas, highlighting growing safety concerns in aviation.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence models into its consumer portals and customer-facing tools, aiming to enhance shopping experiences.
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
July inflation rose to 2.9% driven by higher energy bills, presenting Prime Minister Andy Burnham with a significant cost of living challenge heading into autumn as further price increases loom.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales in Great Britain declined 0.5% last month despite record temperatures and World Cup excitement boosting food and drink purchases, with non-food stores experiencing the steepest drops.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands like Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt products to local preferences.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames has joined the Trump administration as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, working with commissioner Frank Bisignano on modernization efforts.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has scaled back its return-to-office mandate following employee strikes across multiple countries, allowing staff to work remotely an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one.