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Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
The question on the internet's lips this week started life, as many do, in a TikTok video.
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OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI has acknowledged that it alerted "dozens" of global institutions that their websites may have been meddled with by its AI bots acting improperly.
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Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation after Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules it had been accused of by the Premier League.
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Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
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Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
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Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
Sir David Beckham has netted a £38.5m payout from his sports, fashion, and media business after the 2026 Men's Football World Cup helped it bring in record profits.
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Midterms in the US: Find out which stocks can withstand any outcome
With changes to taxes and interest rates, it's a good time to meet with a wealth advisor.
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks close higher as Iran flight bans widen despite Hormuz hopes
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The US government is seeking to join Elon Musk's legal challenge to overturn a â¬120m (£105m) EU fine against X over its blue tick badges.
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Why stocks held up despite rising yields and $100 oil? These 2 words explain it
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Why is Fastly stock dropping today?
Fastly dropped 7% on Investor Day as profit-taking hit after a major pre-event run, despite reporting 43% year-over-year security revenue growth.
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Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Extreme heat this summer has led to dairy farmers delivering 240 million fewer litres of milk than expected, researchers have said.
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Scam hotel booking sent family to Wetherspoon pub
A theatre-goer fell victim to a "sophisticated phishing attack" after booking a "luxury" London apartment, only to discover the address was a Wetherspoon pub.
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German consumer sentiment drops more than expected as energy costs hit incomes
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
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US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
US President Donald Trump welcomed China's President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner where both leaders touted a new chapter in their friendship.
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Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
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'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?
You pick up the bill for dinner, pay for the taxi home or grab a friend's coffee with the promise they'll pay you back later, but days go by and the money never arrives.
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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
There's a weird and wonderful jet flying over the US. It has the nose of anteater, parts cannibalised from other planes and a cockpit so far back the pilot depends on a camera to see where he's going.
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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia made a dramatic revelation on Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly.
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No Relief at the Pump Despite Crude Falling
Crude peaked at $106 on September 15 and has since fallen nearly 15% to $90. Despite the recent downturn, gasoline futures are up 1.9% over the same period. The margin between the two widened from roughly $40 to $58 per…
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as oil near $105 supports energy shares
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
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Gold’s Next Scarcity Problem Isn’t Price, It’s Finding the Next Big Deposit
Brisbane has delivered extraordinary growth since the 2021 Olympic announcement - house prices are already 37% above the national average, exceeding Sydney's spread before the 2000 Games.
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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Reports of violent incidents and harassment on rail services "rose substantially" last year, figures from the rail regulator show.
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Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
Rolls-Royce has moved forward with a deal to power a new fleet of Airbus long-haul jets for Philippine Airlines.