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E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, creating a market where three suppliers now serve nearly three-quarters of British households, raising competition concerns.
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
British steelmakers face their worst electricity cost disadvantage against European rivals in three years, as global gas price surges widen the gap with competitors.
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
The EU’s new digital entry and exit system (EES) for non-EU citizens has caused significant disruptions at airports, with travelers reporting long queues, missed connections, and technical glitches since its implementation began earlier this year.
‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
More than 2,000 UK flights were cancelled after an air traffic control system failure, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with lost baggage, missed connections, and unexpected overnight stays.
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Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
Senate Republicans ended a standoff over President Trump’s voting bill demands, postponing the measure until September rather than staying in session through the summer recess.
US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady
The US added 175,000 jobs in April as hiring slowed and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, though wage growth also decelerated from the prior month.
US job market grows amid threats of mass federal layoffs and Trump tariffs
The US added 151,000 jobs in February as the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, though federal layoffs and tariff uncertainty cloud the economic outlook.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
The US labor market added 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding economist expectations, though the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, a four-year high, amid concerns about economic strength.
Could a public campus really close? The fight to save Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University faces potential closure due to a $15 million budget shortfall, prompting state emergency funding and the elimination of nine majors and 212 positions.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Writing instruction in U.S. schools is receiving increased attention as educators recognize gaps in student proficiency. School districts are adopting research-based teaching methods to improve writing outcomes across grade levels.
NIH Research Spending Picks Up in July but $10.6B Still Left
The NIH has about $10.6 billion remaining to spend with two months left in the fiscal year, having obligated $23.3 billion to nearly 39,000 grants so far.
Students Created a National AI Policy Framework. Here’s What It Includes
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered in Boston to develop a national AI policy framework for K-12 schools, emphasizing human relationships, teacher training, and the right to opt out of AI use.
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
New York area airports will install transponders on ground vehicles following a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged with operating over 900 flights without proper licensing credentials between 2009 and 2025, according to Canadian authorities.
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident are flown home
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists who died in a speedboat capsizing off southern Vietnam last week were returned home Monday, with one survivor remaining in critical condition.
A Dozen Airlines Put a Number on the Fuel Spike. Here’s How Much They Clawed Back
Airlines have recovered significant portions of elevated fuel costs through price increases and other measures, with some carriers recouping up to 60% of added expenses during recent quarters.