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BBC News - Business

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers - The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says. 23 mins ago - US & Canada

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Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros -- The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

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UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC -- It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

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Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives' -- Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban -- Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he headed to New York for a UN summit.

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I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance -- The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

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Repeated UK air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory -- The question is whether all three recent incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

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US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit -- Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? -- Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of -- Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big US cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

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US markets open steady after turbulent week

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: The journey of a $30 toy from China to America

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World Business Report -- What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood

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World Business Report -- Novo Nordisk shares slide

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Business Daily -- From Mao and Nixon to Xi and Trump: A history of China-US trade

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World Business Report -- Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries

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World Business Report -- Japan is raising rates again

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: Can Big Tech rivals be trusted to develop safe AI?

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World Business Report -- Canada wants closer ties with the European Union

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World Business Report -- How can the EU make a social media ban a success?

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Business Daily -- Power Players: Does Xbox have a future?

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World Business Report -- Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25%

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World Business Report -- US businesses brace for Fed decision

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? -- While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

3 months ago

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.

4 months ago

The virtual worlds where robots are trained - Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated. See more

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Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes -- Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? -- Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

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Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check -- How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

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Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, UK Labour chair says -- The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

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Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar -- The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

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Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash -- Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

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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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- 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

6 months ago

How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

6 months ago

What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- 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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The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

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The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

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Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

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The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

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The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

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Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

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Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

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Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

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Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

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From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

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The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

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Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

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Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

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