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European cities are tightening controls on large vehicles as the growing size and weight of modern cars, a trend some critics describe as “carspreading,” draws pushback from authorities and residents,…

Research Highlights Frequency and Financial Impact of DelaysCancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, according to academics whose new research shows the scale of disruption and financial loss caused by last-minute…

Rising Costs Despite Government PledgesA pub owner in the south east of England says his business will face an additional £62,000 per year in costs following changes to business rates…

Growing Reports of Chargeback AbuseBusinesses across the UK are reporting an increase in “friendly fraud,” a type of chargeback scam in which customers claim they did not make a purchase…

Evidence of High Earnings and Lavish SpendingAn evidence room filled with designer shoes and handbags illustrates how profitable text-based fraud has become for criminals who send large volumes of scam…

Gemini 3 and Ironwood mark a shift after early stumbles in the AI race Google has reasserted itself in the artificial intelligence market with the release of its Gemini 3…

Simulation models potential overlap between AI systems and human labor A new MIT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory study suggests that agentic AI systems could theoretically perform work equivalent to 11.7% of…

Three-page document signed by Apple’s co-founders expected to fetch up to $4 million The original written agreement that formalized the creation of Apple Computer Company in 1976 is heading to…

Sir Richard Branson announced that his wife, Joan, has died at the age of 80, saying he is “heartbroken” by the loss. The couple had been together for five decades…

For years, friends of Miles Hart believed he had unusual access and a talent for securing things most people struggled to obtain. The former Millfield School pupil was known for…

Zak Haddad has been starting his mornings with coffee infused with lion’s mane mushroom for three years, saying it gives him a “clear, focused feeling” without the “spike and crash”…

The closure of Poundland’s Peckham store has raised questions about why a chain built on low prices is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis. The Rye Lane location, which had operated…

Wikipedia editors have published one of the most detailed public guides on how to identify AI-generated writing, offering a clearer framework at a time when readers increasingly suspect that what…

Artificial intelligence may eventually lead to fewer entry-level graduate jobs at PwC, global chairman Mohamed Kande told the BBC — even as the firm struggles to hire enough AI engineers.…

Advertisers are adopting AI systems that can tailor ads to individual users by analysing language, tone, colour preferences and online behaviour, raising questions over effectiveness, ethics and consumer acceptance. Companies…

The generative AI boom, which began with the public launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, has become a dominant theme in the tech industry, and Notion has been an early…

Spirit Airlines has warned it may not be able to continue operating beyond the next 12 months unless it secures new funding. The disclosure comes just five months after the…

You’ve done it. After months (or maybe years) of hard work, your product is finally ready. It’s polished and tested, and you’re confident it’ll make a real difference in people’s…

Struggling to juggle tasks and meet deadlines? It’s time to take control of your schedule and skyrocket your productivity at work. By mastering time management, you can say goodbye to…

Ever wondered about the true environmental impact of AI? The uneven distribution of AI’s environmental effects is a pressing concern that demands our attention. As this technology continues to evolve…