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‘No real sense of appeal’: Vinted sellers complain of unfair account ‘bans’
Vinted sellers report frustration with account suspensions and bans, claiming the platform’s dispute resolution process lacks transparency and meaningful human review of their cases.
Budget 2026: how to beat the new savings tax rates
The UK budget introduced new tax charges on savings and property income, with rates rising to 24-49% depending on taxpayer status, effective April 6. Savers can use tax-free allowances and Individual Savings Accounts to mitigate impact.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face a difficult decision on a new federal voucher program offering tax credits for education donations, with potential benefits for public schools but concerns about funding being diverted to private institutions.
5 Things to Know About Work Colleges
Nine federally recognized work colleges integrate paid labor into their educational models, helping low-income students graduate with reduced or eliminated debt while gaining practical work experience and skills.
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Human Centipede director Tom Six reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis in ‘final film’
Director Tom Six of The Human Centipede franchise reveals he has multiple sclerosis and has lived as a recluse for six years in his documentary ‘The End of Tom Six.’
TV tonight: inside a mountaineer’s controversial record-breaking climb
A documentary on Sky explores Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila’s record-breaking climb of 14 peaks in 92 days, addressing controversy surrounding a porter’s death during the expedition.
Julie Andrews Turned Down ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Offer Because ‘I Think I’m Retired’ From On-Screen Acting: ‘They Asked Me All Last Year’ If I’d Return
Julie Andrews, 90, declined to return for “The Princess Diaries 3,” stating she considers herself retired from on-screen acting after producers approached her repeatedly last year.
Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Great Britain faces a 13% surge in quarterly energy bills this week, reaching £1,862 annually for average households, as consumer energy debt hits record levels amid pressure on government to address affordability.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine whistleblower accusations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave in late June.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, marking an end to six decades of operations in the region as the company focuses on higher-value opportunities.
The Road To Green Hydrogen Is Paved With Deuterium
Startup Aternium is building a facility in Delaware to produce green hydrogen and deuterium oxide using renewable energy, positioning itself as an alternative amid reduced federal support for hydrogen initiatives.
Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.
Supercritical CO₂ has genuine industrial applications, but scaling it for carbon capture and storage infrastructure would require massive investments and present safety challenges that existing deployments do not face.
World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China
Envision Group activated a 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China featuring artificial intelligence management systems designed to optimize grid operations and increase revenue efficiency.
IEA Numbers Point to a Two-Speed Recovery in Global Fuel Prices
Global fuel markets remain volatile five months after the U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran, with diesel prices particularly elevated despite declining crude oil prices.
A. O. Smith Partners with Panasonic to Bring a CO2 Split HPWH to Market
A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, a split heat pump water heater developed with Panasonic that uses CO2 refrigerant and offers compact tank options for space-constrained homes.
CATL Battery for Electric Aviation Passes Important Safety Test
CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, has developed and successfully tested a battery system for electric aircraft, passing critical safety evaluations from Chinese aviation authorities.