Business & Economy

EPA Urged to Reject New Pfas Cooling Chemical for Data Centers

EPA Urged to Reject New Pfas Cooling Chemical for Data Centers

A coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas chemical, Opteon 2P50, that Chemours is f...

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EEOC Votes to End Workplace Discrimination Data Collection

EEOC Votes to End Workplace Discrimination Data Collection

The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) recently voted to dismantle the decades-old system of collecting workplace discrimination data. ...

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OpenAI Rogue Agent Hack Sparks Radical Transparency Demands

OpenAI Rogue Agent Hack Sparks Radical Transparency Demands

The OpenAI rogue agent hack on Hugging Face has ignited urgent calls for radical transparency in AI safety investigations. Clément Delangue, CEO of...

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AstraZeneca CEO Urges Western Drugmakers to Adopt 'Chinese Speed'

AstraZeneca CEO Urges Western Drugmakers to Adopt 'Chinese Speed'

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot warns that western drugmakers must operate at “Chinese speed” to avoid falling behind innovative rivals. The FTSE 100...

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Netanyahu and Zelenskyy Arrive in DC for Graham's Funeral

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy Arrive in DC for Graham's Funeral

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy are arriving in Washington this week to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, seizing a rare opportunity to influence Pr...

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Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca Beats Forecasts

Oil Prices Slide as US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca Beats Forecasts

Oil prices have slid sharply as the US and Iran agreed to pause hostilities, easing fears of a broader conflict that could disrupt global supply. B...

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My Year as a Gopher Taught Me the Value of Errand Runners

My Year as a Gopher Taught Me the Value of Errand Runners

When I was a 21-year-old law student, my gopher job as an errand runner taught me that every small task carries profound dignity. The name itself—'...

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Qantas Chairman's Lounge Access: Alan Joyce Reveals Tips

Qantas Chairman's Lounge Access: Alan Joyce Reveals Tips

Qantas Chairman's Lounge access remains one of the most exclusive travel perks in Australia. Former CEO Alan Joyce recently shared insider tips on ...

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Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

The Jodrell Bank Observatory is facing closure after its major funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), slashed support for the e-Merlin network,...

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Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

In a significant political shift, Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, as Prime Minister A...

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Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Faces Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Faces Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail has announced a sharp increase in wholesale postal prices, averaging 25% and reaching up to a third for some services, delivering a multimillion-pound blow to the NHS and... Read more...
Andy Burnham's First Week as PM: Key Policies and Impact
Andy Burnham's First Week as PM: Key Policies and Impact
Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister has been marked by a flurry of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis and reshaping Labour's economic agenda. From... Read more...
Underdogs Book Review: A Powerful Debut with Northern Soul
Underdogs Book Review: A Powerful Debut with Northern Soul
Underdogs by Louise Powell is a powerful debut novel set in the greyhound racing world of east Durham. This review explores the book's authentic portrayal of a forgotten working-class community,... Read more...
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
The AI sell-off is deepening as chip stocks slump amid a broader market retreat, with major indices showing declines and uncertainty gripping investors. This downturn follows a period of rapid... Read more...
Barclays Profits Soar: Calls for Bank Tax Increase Intensify
Barclays Profits Soar: Calls for Bank Tax Increase Intensify
Barclays profits have soared by 31% in the second quarter, intensifying calls for a bank tax increase on UK lenders. Andy Burnham faces pressure to act as the bank puts... Read more...
Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots Over Humans – Here's Why
Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots Over Humans – Here's Why
Customers don't prefer AI chatbots over humans – despite what Centrica's boss claims. In a recent letter to the Guardian, Charles MacKinnon challenges the assertion by British Gas owner Centrica... Read more...
Andy Burnham Devolution Agenda: How Nista Can Make It Work
Andy Burnham Devolution Agenda: How Nista Can Make It Work
Andy Burnham's devolution agenda hinges on a paradox: central power must be strong to give power away. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (Nista) offers a practical solution to... Read more...
Organize to Counter Corporate Power A Union Perspective
Organizing to Counter Corporate Power: A Union Perspective
In a world where corporate power dominates, the call to organize to counter corporate power has never been more urgent. Trade unions and grassroots movements face a paradox: people are... Read more...
Andy Burnham Brings Socialist Campaign Group into Government
Andy Burnham Brings Socialist Campaign Group into Government
Andy Burnham has appointed three members of the Socialist Campaign Group as parliamentary private secretaries, marking the first time this leftwing faction joins the government. This move aims to end... Read more...
Howard Webb Pledges to Boost Diversity in Football Officiating
Howard Webb Pledges to Boost Diversity in Football Officiating
Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has vowed to increase diversity among football referees, rejecting backlash against inclusion initiatives. The newly formed Professional Referees’ Body (Pro Ref) aims to merge... Read more...
Private Equity Takes Over Another London Firm: DCC Energy Deal
Private Equity Takes Over Another London Firm: DCC Energy Deal
Private equity is steadily snapping up London-listed companies, with the latest being DCC Energy—a FTSE 100 energy distribution and clean energy services firm. The €5.75bn agreed takeover by KKR and... Read more...
Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Logo Backlash Controversy
Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Logo Backlash Controversy
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down after a logo backlash controversy that erupted last year, highlighting how political polarization can rapidly reshape corporate leadership and brand perception.The Logo... Read more...