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A rock plunged 90 kilometers into Earth and revealed something unexpected
Scientists discovered an ancient rock from Papua New Guinea that descended 90 kilometers underground, revealing unexpected temperature patterns that challenge current models of how tectonic plates behave in subduction zones.
Project aims to protect rare Teesdale arctic-alpine plants
A conservation trust has received £65,000 to launch a three-year project protecting rare arctic-alpine plants in Upper Teesdale through seed collection and volunteer efforts.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling automotive industry is increasingly turning to military vehicle production as a potential lifeline, with major manufacturers like Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen pivoting toward defense contracts amid declining civilian car sales.
Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would — and wouldn’t — make sense for both companies
Starbucks has reportedly explored acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, with analysts split on whether the megadeal would benefit both companies operationally and financially.
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How Taylor Farms became integral to America’s food supply system
A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms has intensified scrutiny of the company’s dominant role in America’s fresh produce supply chain, affecting major retailers and restaurant chains nationwide.
UK asks banks for feelgood stories about keeping out dirty money
The UK government is requesting banks and legal firms to provide examples of successfully blocking illicit funds, ahead of a major international financial crime assessment later this year.
Anthropic sued over alleged theft of ‘tens of thousands’ of songs
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell sued Anthropic, alleging the AI company unlawfully used tens of thousands of copyrighted songs without payment to train its Claude chatbot models.
Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos after finding he misled the public about attending President Trump’s State of the Union to profit from betting markets, imposing a $71,356 fine.
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ads, US FTC lawsuit alleges
The US FTC and 22 states sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating ad auctions to overcharge advertisers by approximately $20 billion since 2019, harming both customers and advertisers.
Uniqlo, Muji: Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
Japan’s largest companies are rapidly expanding in India across retail, finance, and technology sectors, with $12.5bn in new investments announced recently as China risks deepen.
Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
Water company sewage discharges during dry weather surged in the first five months of 2026, with 7,280 incidents recorded compared to 8,576 for all of 2025, raising concerns about regulatory enforcement.
Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs
UK retail price inflation accelerated to 1.5% year-on-year in August, driven by higher energy costs affecting food prices and increased AI chip demand raising technology expenses.
Scarborough B&B boss fears ‘uneven playing field’ tourist tax
A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner warns that a proposed tourist tax in North Yorkshire could disadvantage his business if East Yorkshire does not implement the same levy, potentially driving visitors elsewhere.
Cornwall businesses want permanent VAT cut, ‘not a gimmick’
Cornwall hospitality businesses are calling for the government’s temporary VAT reduction scheme to become permanent, rather than remaining a limited summer initiative.
Boss of City regulator accused of threatening consumer group over £9.1bn car loan scheme
The FCA chief executive is accused of threatening a consumer group with adverse consequences if it pursued legal action against a £9.1bn car loan compensation scheme, according to court documents.
Made in America: How AI is keeping this U.S. factory competitive
GE Appliances’ Georgia plant uses AI-powered cameras, robots, and data analytics to detect manufacturing errors and optimize operations, helping it compete with overseas factories while maintaining U.S. employment.