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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.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former federal bankruptcy judge warns that Trump’s recent student loan overhaul could drive increased bankruptcy filings by creating unsustainable debt burdens for borrowers, particularly those pursuing advanced degrees.
As homeownership gets harder, more buyers are getting down payment help. What parents should know
Forty percent of homeowners received down payment assistance in 2026, up from 35% in 2023, with family serving as the primary source of support for younger buyers facing affordability challenges.
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RTL Group Posts 3.9% Revenue Rise as Streaming Side Grows, Though Fremantle Continues to Suffer
RTL Group reported first-half revenue growth of 3.9% to €2.9 billion, driven by expanding streaming operations, though traditional TV and Fremantle production declined.
George MacKay, Louisa Harland, Nathalie Emmanuel and Eric Kofi Abrefa Join ‘The Animals’ From ‘Supacell’ Star Calvin Demba (EXCLUSIVE)
Calvin Demba’s second directorial short film ‘The Animals’ features George MacKay, Louisa Harland, Nathalie Emmanuel and Eric Kofi Abrefa in a darkly comic exploration of masculinity and gender roles.
‘The State of Us’: Samuel Bottomley Breaks Callum Scott Howells Out of Hospice for One Final Hurrah in Edinburgh-Bound Indie (Exclusive Clip)
A British indie film follows a young man who breaks his terminally ill best friend out of hospice for one final night of celebration, premiering at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy sector reached record output in July 2026, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity more than doubled over the past year.
Greenland Warns Trump-Linked Firm over Unauthorized Drilling Plan
A Texas-based oil company linked to Trump is moving drilling equipment in Greenland without authorization from local authorities, prompting a government warning about required approvals.
Global Diesel Crunch Worsens Ahead of Peak Winter Demand
Global diesel supply faces mounting pressure as demand rises heading into winter, with shortages already appearing in Southeast Asia and European refineries operating at reduced capacity due to geopolitical disruptions and regulatory pressures.
Colombia Revives Oil And Gas After Four-Year Renewable Energy Push
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing president pledges to revive the oil and gas sector after four years of renewable energy expansion under his left-wing predecessor, signaling a shift toward balancing fossil fuel production with continued clean energy development.
The Hormuz Shock Is Far From Over
Shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted Monday morning despite reported progress toward an Iran-Oman deal, with global supply-chain stress persisting near pandemic-era highs.
Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing a gas vehicle with an electric vehicle, even a relatively new one, yields approximately 50 percent lifetime emissions savings and quickly compensates for manufacturing impacts.
A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
Northern California is piloting a new type of levee that uses native plants and gentle slopes instead of steep barriers, providing both flood protection and habitat restoration for endangered wildlife.
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
Scientists tracked 12 crew members at Antarctica’s Concordia Station over ten months, finding that increased physical contact did not improve team cohesion and often increased conflict in isolated environments.
UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
UCLA researchers demonstrated that heat can be guided like light through boron arsenide at room temperature, offering potential applications for advanced electronics and quantum technologies.