Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children - The Facebook and Instagram owner, which denies wrongdoing, says the agreement builds on its "longstanding efforts to empower parents and support teens".

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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal -- After last year's massive power failure, Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back-ups.

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Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana -- It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.

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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console -- In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October -- A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? -- The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.

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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay -- The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

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Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions -- The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget -- Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles -- Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

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New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one? -- The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.

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UK graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests -- Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016

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Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review -- The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.

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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut -- The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

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'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents -- A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.

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What tariffs has Trump introduced and why? -- Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

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Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans -- Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

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US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived -- Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.

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UK millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier? -- Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget -- Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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