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Automatic 401(k) rollovers reduce cash-outs, research finds — but few accounts reach new employer plans
A new automatic rollover system has reduced 401(k) cash-outs when workers leave jobs, though most transferred accounts remain in interim IRAs awaiting matches with new employers participating in the network.
Anthropic’s path to the Nasdaq just got a lot bumpier
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus launch coincided with disappointing quarterly earnings from major tech partners Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, creating headwinds for the AI company’s market debut.
Salon owners in Brierley Hill urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Over 2,000 salon owners have signed a letter urging Chancellor John Healey to reduce VAT on hair and beauty services from 20% to 10% in this week’s Budget, citing rising costs and staffing pressures.
Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Over 90 Labour backbench MPs warn that reindustrialization efforts must be directed from a Manchester-based office to succeed, calling for new legislation and accountability measures.
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Thousands flee as First Nations bear the brunt of Canada’s wildfires
Over 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, with 13 First Nations under evacuation orders affecting more than 2,100 people. Namaygoosisagagun First Nation experienced extensive destruction in a fast-moving blaze earlier this week.
Rising seas magnify the dangers of coastal Georgia’s industrial past
A new research center in Georgia will study how rising seas and contamination from former industrial sites threaten coastal communities already dealing with frequent flooding and toxic Superfund sites.
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands report unbearable 40C cab temperatures during recent heatwaves, citing inadequate air conditioning and concerns over worker safety and passenger welfare.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market on 17 July, including slower emissions cuts from 2031 onwards and extended free allowances for companies meeting climate investment conditions.
Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction on record occurring between 2024 and 2025.
Wildfires and record dry conditions triggers drought in parts of Wales
Natural Resources Wales confirmed drought status for parts of Wales following widespread wildfires, record low rainfall in July, and successive heatwaves that have stressed wildlife, farming, and water supplies.
Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe
Extreme heat driven by climate change is intensifying Europe’s drought by rapidly evaporating water from soil, rivers, and lakes, with conditions made 80 times more likely in western Europe.
The secret to a better grid? Electric vehicles.
A coalition of companies is launching a pilot program in Massachusetts to test vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing electric vehicle owners to sell energy back to utilities during peak demand periods.
What can the Galápagos Islands’ animals teach us about the threats of El Niño?
The Galápagos Islands face extreme conditions as El Niño patterns intensify, causing dramatic temperature swings that threaten marine species adapted to natural climate cycles over centuries.
Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Indigenous leaders presented a 12-point plan to the United Nations calling for sweeping action to protect Indigenous land, rights, and lives amid mounting climate, violence, and artificial intelligence threats.
As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’
A Washington state wrongful death lawsuit against major oil companies is advancing toward trial, signaling growing legal liability for the fossil fuel industry over climate damages and deception.
France and Spain fires: Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux
Wildfires spread across France and Spain, with over 330,000 evacuated as blazes threaten Bordeaux and other major cities amid extreme heat and unpredictable fire behavior.