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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers have identified a new depression subtype called “circadian depression,” linked to body clock disruptions and affecting nearly a quarter of study participants, which appears less responsive to standard antidepressants.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from botched cosmetic surgery
England plans stricter rules for cosmetic procedures like liquid Brazilian butt lifts and vampire facials, allowing only trained professionals to perform high-risk treatments and banning them for under-18s.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s most renowned surf breaks face high risk from climate change, rising sea levels, and coastal development, threatening both the sport and dependent local economies.
COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance
A UN report finds developed nations are significantly lagging in biodiversity finance, falling far short of the $200 billion annual target needed to reverse nature loss by 2030.
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ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Images 2.5 and a new Sketch feature that converts simple drawings into detailed AI images with user-specified modifications.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
Logistics company OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform developed with Nvidia that helps retailers optimize delivery decisions and compete with major e-commerce players like Amazon and Walmart.
The price of diesel hits a record high
Diesel prices have reached a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the previous record from June 2022, as international conflicts disrupt global fuel supplies and strain the industrial supply chain.
Record strength El Niño could mean bigger supermarket bills for Australians, experts warn
A record-strength El Niño could push Australian food prices higher, complicating efforts to control inflation as households already struggle with elevated grocery costs.
Chris Rokos: UK’s third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
UK hedge-fund billionaire Chris Rokos, ranked third among Britain’s top taxpayers, plans to relocate to Greece, which offers favorable tax treatment for wealthy foreigners earning overseas income.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The Trump administration awarded $500 million to battery companies this August while canceling Biden-era EV support, but analysts say the funding is insufficient to challenge China’s dominant battery supply chain position.
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks
Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts over two years, sparking concerns among suppliers and industry leaders about broader economic ripples across the West Midlands automotive sector.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate beer production from Canada to the US following implementation of a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998
The UK government paid 5.82% interest on a 30-year bond on Tuesday, the highest rate since 1998, reflecting global market pressures and fiscal challenges facing Chancellor John Healey.
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here’s what to watch
Democratic momentum and President Trump’s low approval ratings have shifted the political landscape two months before the midterm elections, with polls suggesting Democrats could take control of both chambers of Congress.
Has the economy gone C-shaped?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently claimed the economy is C-shaped rather than K-shaped, sparking debate among economists about which letter best describes wealth and income inequality trends.
Whatever happened to the Taliban threat: ‘We will flog the women’?
The Taliban has significantly increased public flogging and corporal punishment since 2024, with documented cases surging dramatically in 2025 according to U.N. and NGO reports, raising international human rights concerns.