Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

BBC - Sep 20, 2026

Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

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California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

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“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

Sep 19, 2026

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.

Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

Sep 19, 2026

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The Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.

At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

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At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.

The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations

Sep 19, 2026

The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations

Being female or a person of color has long been seen as a disadvantage in hiring and promotion. A new study of college professors shows that class may loom as large.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Sep 19, 2026

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

China supports agricultural development in the Global South

Sep 19, 2026

China supports agricultural development in the Global South

China is a shining example in ending hunger, said Ambassador Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile, permanent representative of the Republic of South Africa to the FAO, speaking to CGTN at a South-South cooperation program hosted by China to help countries of the Global South enhance agrifood systems and achieve food sovereignty.

10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High

Sep 19, 2026

10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High

If you can’t pin down why something’s happening, you don’t have much hope of fixing it.

A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

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A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.

Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger

Sep 19, 2026

Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger

Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.

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