The Guardian

Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset

While a survey found Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters to be the strongest backers of such a ban on trade, even Tory and Reform voters were in favour overallUK politics live – latest updatesThere was a time when placing Israel under strict trade sanctions would have been a politically risky thing for a British prime minister to do. Andy Burnham, however, considers it an electoral asset.As Kemi Badenoch attacked him over defence spending at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Burnham delibera

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TechCrunch

AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?

Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped.

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The Guardian

BBC boss concedes real prospect of strikes over pay and job cuts

Matt Brittin says ‘cupboard is bare’ after staff reject average 2.1% pay rise in disputeThe BBC’s director general has conceded there is a real prospect of industrial action at the broadcaster, as he battles an ongoing dispute over pay and pushes ahead with plans to cut as many as 2,000 jobs.In a call with staff on Tuesday, Matt Brittin faced a series of questions over both the corporation’s plans for huge cuts, as well as pay talks that have now seen staff reject an average 2.1% salary increase

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Yahoo Finance

Alphabet (GOOG) Exit: Monetizing Derivative Gains and Securing Returns

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Yahoo Finance

Analog Devices to acquire Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion

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The Guardian Culture

Forget vinyl v digital debates, this kind of musical ‘authenticity’ brings real rewards

Period instruments are miles away from retro affectation, and as two Proms this week will show, can actually bring historical music up to the momentNostalgia. What a kick. And what a commercial boon for the music industry. Love the sound of 60s pop and 70s disco? You need the original synths if you’re a composer or producer. You listen to music on digital streams? Loser! Join the retro-future of vinyl enthusiasm, and feel the grooves under your fingers like your parents or grandparents used to.

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Yahoo Finance

CEO Buys $250,000 Worth of Regional Bank Stock

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Yahoo Finance

‘Unholy developments’: Jim Cramer warns interest rates are unlikely to drop — bolster your portfolio before a reckoning

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Variety

Martin Herlihy Exits ‘SNL’ After Five Seasons

Martin Herlihy is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after five seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The comedian served on the writing staff for Season 51 after spending four seasons on screen as a member of the sketch trio Please Don’t Destroy. NBC declined to comment. As part of a cast overhaul after Season 50, “SNL” […]

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Yahoo Finance

Prediction: These 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Will Be the Top Performers to End 2026

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Bloomberg Markets

Benfica Investor Dos Santos in Fresh Talks to Sell Stake in Club

Benfica shareholder José António dos Santos said he’s been approached by several investors interested in buying his 16.4% stake in the club after a previous deal fell through.

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Bloomberg Markets

Citizens CEO Says Consumers Are Cautious, But Spending

Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun says the US economy is strong and consumers are spending, but they are cautious. He says customers have figured out how to absorb higher energy costs. He also doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates soon. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Yahoo Finance

AXA partners with Publicis Sapient to scale AI agent deployment

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Yahoo Finance

Meta stock surges with Wall Street bullish on new AI agent

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Yahoo Finance

How Large Does Your Portfolio Need to Be to Generate $12,500 a Month?

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NY Times World

Escalating Boat Strikes Campaign, U.S. Targets ‘Refueling’ Vessels

U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.

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Yahoo Finance

Qualcomm's new Amazon deal sent the stock soaring 9%

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Yahoo Finance

Chipotle opens first Asia restaurant in Seoul joint venture

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Variety

Sydney Sweeney Goes Nude in Provocative Ad for Novig Sports Betting App

Sydney Sweeney stripped down for a steamy new ad for Novig, the latest sports betting app and prediction marketing for fans of football, baseball, soccer, tennis and more. The “Euphoria” star goes nude in the ad and poses with a variety of sports equipment, like footballs, basketballs, a hockey net and other athletic gear. “Think […]

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Yahoo Finance

NVDA Stock Is Running. Is There Fuel Left?

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