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Fuel costs squeezing margins for some Jersey businesses
Rising global fuel prices are straining Jersey businesses, prompting the government to propose freezing fuel duty in 2027, though some sectors worry it won’t sufficiently offset mounting costs.
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify identified 254 IDF investigations into alleged killings with no public outcome. The military said it was examining 300 incidents but published results for only 28.
Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Labour is bringing rail services into public ownership amid strong public support, but early results show mixed performance with ongoing delays and cancellations raising questions about effectiveness.
Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation
Starbucks denied Monday that it is acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, refuting days of speculation about a potential megadeal between the two restaurant companies.
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VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing costs by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization and cloud management solutions, citing dissatisfaction with post-acquisition changes.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic researcher’s resignation sparked industry-wide warnings about AI safety risks, yet a decade of doomsday predictions has failed to slow development as companies race to build advanced AI systems.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed calls for global AI regulation, telling companies developing advanced models to stop if they are “building Frankenstein” rather than seeking government oversight.
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s Ring is launching its Neighbours community app in the UK on 21 October, enabling residents to post about local safety, lost pets, and community matters without requiring Ring camera ownership.
The sexy AI-powered dating app scams are here
Security researchers have uncovered a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps using AI-powered personas to deceive users into purchasing coins for interactions with bots disguised as real people.
Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush
Apple is reportedly planning to re-enter the server market by 2029, potentially partnering with Nvidia to leverage its efficient ARM-based M processors amid growing AI compute demand.
UK inflation: What is the rate and why are prices still rising?
UK inflation reached 3.1% in the year to August, exceeding the Bank of England’s 2% target, driven primarily by higher petrol and diesel prices.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, with uncertainty about future moves due to Middle East conflict-driven inflation concerns affecting mortgages, savings, and borrowing costs.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation tasks traditionally performed by junior investment bankers on Wall Street.
Novo CEO tells CNBC why drugmaker is rebranding, needs to ‘rethink’ obesity strategy
Novo Nordisk is rebranding to “Novo” and overhauling its corporate culture as it seeks to regain market share in the obesity drug sector amid competition from Eli Lilly.
Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
President Trump dismissed artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax, criticizing calls for stronger regulations as industry and political figures increasingly debate potential risks from the rapidly advancing technology.
Kraft Heinz bets on more flavors for Philadelphia cream cheese as it looks to revive brands
Philadelphia cream cheese will launch three new flavors this week as Kraft Heinz increases spending on the 154-year-old brand by 63% to revitalize its struggling portfolio of legacy products.