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The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
Scammers are targeting students with fake text messages impersonating the Student Loans Company to steal login credentials and divert loan payments to fraudulent accounts.
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco became the latest major brand targeted by unlicensed casinos using its image without permission in ads on Facebook and Instagram, prompting the supermarket to alert police.
Intel-Backed Altera Joins IPO Tsunami
Intel-backed chipmaker Altera filed confidentially for a US IPO, seeking to raise $2 billion and joining a surge in semiconductor and technology company public offerings in 2026.
Mysterious trader moves $122 million ahead of Fed’s 2 p.m. decision
A large Bitcoin holder transferred 1,604 BTC worth approximately $122.1 million hours before the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%.
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The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger
A new report warns that AI data center e-waste has been vastly underestimated, potentially creating enough trash by 2050 to fill 23 million shipping containers as AI infrastructure expands globally.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization suffered a cyberattack that knocked much of its website offline, with the nonprofit expecting several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new infrastructure.
Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac
Snap launches Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant for its augmented reality glasses that connects to other digital accounts and helps manage work tasks and personal information across devices.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
BBC investigation uncovers widespread criminality on UK High Streets, including money laundering and illegal tobacco sales, revealing connections between visible street-level decay and shifting political support patterns.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed making decisions on e-scooter regulation for six years since trials began, leaving privately owned devices illegal despite widespread use and creating uncertainty for policymakers in Scotland and Wales.
Ford announces $1 billion investment at Kentucky plant following DOT criticism on China
Ford announced a $1 billion investment to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant, its largest and most profitable facility globally, following recent government scrutiny.
U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants
A new automotive report predicts Chinese vehicles will not enter the U.S. market by 2030, while hybrid vehicles are expected to reach 34% market share by that year.
GM launching new customer software experience with redesigned Chevy, GMC pickups
General Motors is launching a redesigned in-vehicle software experience for its new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks later this year, featuring smartphone-like customization and improved integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Ford increases V-8 engine availability, lowers performance prices for 2027 F-150 trucks
Ford is expanding V-8 engine availability across its 2027 F-150 lineup and lowering prices for performance models like the Raptor and Tremor by reducing standard equipment.
US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007 as oil prices jump
US government borrowing costs reached their highest level since 2007 as oil prices surged, driven by regional tensions and inflation concerns.
Electricity discount: £63 to be given to NI households
Northern Ireland households will receive a one-off £63 electricity bill reduction next month, applied automatically through two government-funded schemes tailored for different payment methods.
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% despite accelerating inflation driven by Middle East conflict-related energy price increases, though analysts debate whether a rate hike may come before year-end.