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For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change as a top election concern, yet most want leaders to address environmental policy, according to polling in key swing states.
Nature: New strategy to restore protection for nature in Northern Ireland launched
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister launches a Nature Recovery Strategy to restore biodiversity, with only one of 49 priority habitats meeting protection standards.
Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
Nationwide building society announced 275 job cuts across its retail and support divisions following its £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover, with no customer-facing staff affected.
Firms in Devon ‘holding back’ on new jobs ahead of Budget
Devon businesses are delaying hiring decisions ahead of the Budget on Wednesday, citing increased employment costs from National Insurance contributions and wage increases since 2024.
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‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Meta’s smartglasses have faced significant backlash from content creators and the public over privacy concerns, with influencers receiving criticism for promoting the device amid reports of unauthorized recording.
Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy manifesto on AI this week, joining other tech leaders in releasing optimistic declarations about artificial intelligence’s future potential and impact.
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
A jury trial beginning this week could force Meta to make significant changes to Instagram and Facebook, including removing like counts and infinite scroll, following a lawsuit by 30 US states seeking over $1 trillion in damages.
Are Microsoft’s AI plans being held back by a shortage of chips?
A Guardian investigation found Microsoft has 2.2 million AI chips installed globally, significantly fewer than some experts expected, raising questions about the pace of its massive datacentre expansion.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said the network will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when its current contract expires.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after multiple incidents including a fire in June and a destroyed aircraft in January 2025.
Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on services
Shein faces growth challenges in the U.S. and Europe after tariff exemptions ended, forcing price increases that have reduced sales and profitability as it prepares for its Hong Kong IPO.
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms £2.9bn a year
Labour’s crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn annually, according to government analysis, though some estimates suggest broader economic benefits.
Feds probe ‘mention markets’ amid White House Kalshi controversy
Federal regulators are investigating prediction market ‘mention markets’ where bettors wager millions on speakers’ word choices. Kalshi has removed sports-related mention markets following the inquiry, though political betting remains available.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House reported that over 40 countries helped China circumvent US tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower import duties, potentially moving between $30 billion and $300 billion in goods.
Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music
UK summer job market rebounds significantly due to warm weather and major sporting and cultural events, with hospitality and tourism sectors showing double-digit growth in seasonal hiring.
UPI: India built a digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill.
India is moving toward introducing merchant fees on its UPI digital payments system after a decade of free transactions, potentially affecting the network that enabled rapid adoption across 550 million users.