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TechCrunch · Sep 23McDonald’s CEO expects high inflation, lackluster traffic are here to stay
CNBC Business · Sep 23Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
CNBC Real Estate · Sep 23Muse is coming to Meta smart glasses
The Verge · Sep 23First Nations workers in Australia paid 16pc less per hour, report finds
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Across the newsroomJacobs wins contract extension for thyssenkrupp direct reduction plant in Germany
If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?
Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
They were labelled ‘pervert glasses’. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
SEC Publishes Updated Market Statistics, Highlighting Increase in IPOs and Proceeds Raised
After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai
Meta is making Muse more powerful and will let you video chat with it, too
Why is the price of protein powder rising?
XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them
Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week
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What matters nowMiami’s ultra-luxury housing market booms as cash transactions dominate, high-end brands like Bugatti and Porsche jump in
Miami’s ultra-luxury housing segment is booming even as the broader market cools. UBS sees a declining…
Microsoft’s new Surface Mouse has haptic feedback and a customizable action button
Microsoft is launching a second generation of its Surface Mouse next month that includes haptic feedback…
Another setback for beleaguered Cape du Couedic wave buoy
Plans to redeploy a wave buoy that has only been operational for 10 months since August…
‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say critics
Exclusive: Levy that allows almost 16,000 houses to be built on Norfolk Broads will not cover…
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have…
RFK Jr.’s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access
US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
Qld council says costs prevent it hitting recycling targets
As fuel prices soar, many regional local governments are struggling with the cost of transporting recyclables…
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Markets · Companies · Economy · TechnologyYouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language
Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.
Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999
Eight Sleep said the new pod is 20% faster than the previous generation.
Analyst warns diesel could top $4 and rationing possible if US ban proceeds
Energy expert Saul Kavonic says the US's proposed diesel export ban is "probably the most worrying development we've seen in…
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language…
Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn
"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."
Live updates: Bitcoin pulls back to $84,000 as bond yields fly higher
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has soared 18 basis points on Wednesday to its highest level since 2007.
Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
Torcal SUV can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge and is part of a £350m investment in…
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
Coal mine owners walk away and leave rehabilitation to state
Liquidators surrender the leases of a central Queensland coal mine, with questions around who will manage and pay for the…