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FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news

The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.

Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work

Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.

Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls

Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.

Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims

Research from the New York Fed confirms that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing tariff costs, despite the president’s assertions otherwise.

Trump’s Disdain for Borders Is Triggering Alarms Over Financial and Tech Sovereignty

European leaders have been compelled to address the possibility of once-remote risks to the financial networks and technology that undergird their economies.

Dutch Prosecutors Fine Louis Vuitton Netherlands in Money Laundering Case

The Dutch subsidiary of the luxury brand agreed to pay a nearly $600,000 settlement in a money laundering and terrorism financing case.

'Tens of thousands' affected by law firm collapse

The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing.

Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

South Korean Court Rules Against Women in LG Inheritance Lawsuit

The widow and two daughters of LG’s former chairman sought to invalidate an inheritance agreement, claiming they were deceived into forfeiting their rightful inheritance.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

The Giant Super PACs Fighting Over A.I. Safety

Anthropic is pouring millions of dollars into a political action committee that will most likely face off against OpenAI.

The Bottom Line

Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

AI researcher says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry

It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.

Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says

Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

States Say No Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts, Drawing Republican Fire

State income taxes often reflect federal policies, but Washington, D.C. and some states have taken steps to keep the latest Republican changes out of their tax codes.

Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market

The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.