Analysis: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial - The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it. 12 hrs ago - Technology

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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop -- The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.

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Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases - The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business. 20 hrs ago - Business

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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt -- Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff -- Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion -- Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

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Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos -- Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? -- The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

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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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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success -- Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison -- Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

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Expert says AI stocks may have moved too fast

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Inside the secret labs creating the world's most prized orchids - It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. See more

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Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco -- The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government -- Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

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NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal -- Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.

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UK gas hits highest price since start of Iran war -- The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? -- Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

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HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned -- The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

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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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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

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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

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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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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.

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AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway.

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How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

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Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere.

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Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?

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Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.

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Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this?

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Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same?

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How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them.

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Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated.

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The scramble for Greenland's rare earths -- As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production, some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier.

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Jobseekers are spending more to get hired – but does it help? -- In a tough job market, applicants are turning to paid tools to help them secure work, but are the increased costs worth it?

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Is Wall Street's optimism setting up another crash? -- Katty Kay speaks to Andrew Ross Sorkin about the ways that unchecked optimism can affect an economy.

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Why big tech is going nuclear -- Eager to find new energy sources to power artificial intelligence, big tech companies are betting on nuclear.

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