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RFK Jr.’s Anti-Arab Remarks Draw Rebuke as Critics Cite Arab Contributions
Kennedy’s claims about Arab achievement were challenged with examples in science and literature, while critics warned about the broader effects of anti-Arab rhe...
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Whales Support Ocean Carbon and Food Webs as Climate Risks Grow
Whales recycle nutrients and store carbon, but warming seas and human pressures threaten the habitats and food supplies they depend on.
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Poundland Sale Stalls as £30m Loan Dispute Puts 600 Stores at Risk
A dispute over repayment of Poundland’s £30m loan has stalled the preferred takeover bid as rival retailers consider parts of its 600-store estate.
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UK Shop Price Inflation Accelerates as Retailers’ Discounting Gives Way
Shop prices rose 2.1% in the year to October as non-food inflation picked up and retailers warned that absorbed costs are reaching consumers.
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US Wage Growth Diverges: Broadcasting Pay Rises 16.8% as Healthcare Adds the Most Jobs
Broadcasting wages climbed 16.8% in 2025, while healthcare and social assistance led hiring with 763,478 jobs added.
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Home Repair Delays Strain Household Budgets and Can Raise Costs
A survey finds 34% of homeowners delayed repairs in two years; many face higher bills, tighter budgets and unresolved work.
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AI Startups Lead a $3.9B Week in U.S. Startup Funding
Tenstorrent and Flapping Airplanes led a varied week of large financings, alongside rounds for biotech, space, manufacturing software and online business.
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Retailers Assess Demand Risks After UK Emergency Supplies Guidance
Supermarkets are checking supplier capacity after new advice urged households to build a modest three-day supply gradually.
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Boohoo Returns to Profit as Debenhams Growth Offsets Lower Group Revenue
Boohoo posted a £28m first-half profit and expects negligible year-end net debt, while revenue fell 3% and its brands delivered mixed results.
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Slingshot Raises $27 Million to Streamline Small Embedded Insurance Policies
The startup’s $27 million seed round will fund software for checkout insurance programs and a planned move into underwriting policies itself.
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Bloomsbury Bets on Harry Potter and Sarah J. Maas to Lift Second-Half Results
First-half sales and profit fell, but Bloomsbury says major releases and digital resources support its full-year expectations.
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Aldi and Lidl Face UK Land Rules as Expansion Raises Competition Concerns
A proposed rule change would bring Aldi and Lidl under land restrictions already covering major grocers, as rivals point to plans for 1,500 stores each.
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Sainsbury’s Chief Warns Hiring Costs Could Undercut Youth Jobs Push
Simon Roberts wants support for youth work opportunities and no further hiring cost increases, as Sainsbury’s sales growth slows and food inflation remains in f...
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Sainsbury’s Shares Fall as Sales Growth Slows Despite Higher Profit Target
Sainsbury’s raised its minimum profit target, but slower grocery growth and a slight market-share decline weighed on its shares.
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UK Consumer Confidence Falls as Retailers Warn of Rising Costs
UK confidence in the economy fell to -40 in October as grocery cost concerns grew and retailers called for relief from rising business expenses.
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Selig Sets Derivatives Priorities as Trading Hours, Tokenized Collateral and AI Evolve
Michael Selig outlined plans on trading hours, crypto access and market oversight, while highlighting operational, collateral and access concerns.
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Domino’s Sales Growth Slows After World Cup Boost Fades
Sales growth eased to 2.3% in the latest quarter as order growth also slowed, while Domino’s says it remains on track to meet its full-year earnings targets.
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Amazon Sets Out 30,000 Entry-Level Jobs for Young People by 2030
Amazon says it will offer 30,000 full-time and seasonal roles paying at least £31,000 a year, as employers expand entry-level hiring commitments.
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Flutter Plans 1,400 Job Cuts as UK Gambling Tax Changes Raise Costs
Flutter says higher UK gambling taxes have changed its cost base, as job cuts add to closures and reductions across the betting sector.
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Maternal Care Access Rankings Put Wyoming Last and Vermont First
Wyoming ranks last and Vermont first across six care measures; insurance gaps and provider shortages weigh on access, while infant mortality adds context.