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Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June thunderstorm over southern England disrupted nearly 900 flights at London airports, raising concerns that climate change could make such incidents more frequent and potentially more severe.
Burger King is betting on local franchisees to fuel its U.S. comeback
Burger King is selling roughly 200 company-operated restaurants to franchisees by year-end as part of a turnaround strategy, with former executives like Jeremy Kline becoming local operators.
Carlsberg plans to shut Marston’s Brewery in Burton
Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent next summer, affecting approximately 310 employees, citing declining UK cask ale demand.
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, consolidating the market so that three suppliers now serve nearly 75% of British households, raising fresh competition concerns.
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‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, says governments are nearing a critical decision point on AI regulation similar to the Covid pandemic response, citing recent safety incidents as catalysts for action.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centres, with local councils already restricting the technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the tech company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, citing “inadequate” safeguards against AI-generated fake imagery used for harassment.
Amazon doesn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent
Meta’s Muse AI agent has been blocked from shopping on Amazon, with the e-commerce giant citing unauthorized access and privacy concerns over the agent’s browsing and credential-handling practices.
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
A new automotive analyst report predicts Chinese cars will not enter the U.S. market by 2030 due to tariffs and political resistance, while hybrid vehicles are expected to surge to 34% market share.
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
American Airlines reports that 30% of its seats generate half its revenue, prompting the airline and competitors to reconfigure planes with more premium cabins to capitalize on higher-spending passengers.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansion
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell highlighted the company’s momentum through streaming partnerships and an upcoming “Days of Thunder” sequel starring Tom Cruise, while expressing openness to international expansion.
Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria defines event strategy as streamer eyes more live sports
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria outlined the streamer’s live sports strategy as focused on creating “event” moments, drawing comparisons between tentpole NFL games and cultural moments like concerts and world championships.
Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Barclays is requiring staff to work in the office at least three days weekly starting next month, prompting union demands for concessions including exemptions and compensation for travel costs.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
General Motors unveiled new V-8 engines for its 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, intensifying competition with Ford and Ram as EV sales disappoint and regulatory incentives decline.
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, joining other major central banks in tightening monetary policy amid global inflation concerns.
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida’s citrus industry?
Florida citrus growers are planting trees genetically modified to resist citrus greening, a disease that has devastated the state’s industry since arriving in 2005.