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Car finance: Compensation payments explained
Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance agreements must wait until at least 2027 for compensation, with average payments of £829 expected, though legal challenges have delayed the process.
Why China is desperate to ship cars outside of the country
China’s domestic car sales have plummeted due to weak consumer confidence from job market instability and falling property prices, driving manufacturers to focus on overseas exports.
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Moderna shares fell as much as 25% Thursday after a cancer vaccine data leak, though the full results showed positive efficacy in reducing melanoma recurrence and death risk alongside Merck’s Keytruda immunotherapy.
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
UK Conservatives cited an incorrect £957 billion net-zero cost figure in a policy document, apparently stemming from a spreadsheet error that doubled the Climate Change Committee’s actual 2020 estimate of £478 billion.
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Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to serve following his hospitalization or resign from office.
Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
A federal judge blocked Minnesota’s law banning prediction markets, finding the CFTC likely has exclusive federal jurisdiction over the platforms, halting the state’s attempt to regulate them as gambling.
Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear
A federal appellate panel declined to block President Trump’s mail voting restriction order, though courts signaled implementation before November elections would likely face legal obstacles.
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
Trump is reportedly pressuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make more aggressive cuts to the U.S. vaccination schedule, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, despite recent polling showing such moves are unpopular with voters.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU has imposed €890m in fines on Google for breaching competition laws through preferential treatment of its own search services and app store practices.
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Meta’s trial in Tennessee began with lawyers arguing the company ignored internal research on teen harm while maximizing profits, though Meta disputes the allegations.
Debate over AI’s future divides Silicon Valley as China gains ground
Tech industry leaders debate open-source AI development while China releases competitive models, dividing Silicon Valley on safety and innovation strategies.
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New York will require users to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds and late-night notifications on social media platforms starting next year, with violations potentially costing platforms up to $5,000 each.
Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple confirmed it will not restrict device functionality for missed lease payments on its new Upgrade program, despite code suggesting such capabilities were being developed.
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
Logitech plans to offer user-replaceable batteries in European wireless mice to comply with regulations taking effect in February 2027, but will ship different versions without this feature elsewhere.
AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Google raised its spending estimate to $205 billion, now exceeding its revenue expectations. Investors are growing nervous about unsustainable AI infrastructure costs across the tech sector.
Agents just took your phone at the border. Is it legal to wipe it?
A Georgia activist faces felony charges after allegedly wiping his phone during a Customs and Border Protection search at the border, raising questions about device privacy rights and law enforcement authority at ports of entry.