
The Guardian - 32 min 38 sec ago
Data reveals notable increase' in scammers tricking people into sending money abroad UK banks and payment firms have been urged to strengthen their anti-fraud systems for international payments after a rise in scammers tricking people into sending money abroad. After years of horror stories about people losing huge sums through bank transfer scams, rules came into force last October requiring UK banks and other payment firms to refund those who have been manipulated into sending money to criminals...

The Guardian - 14 hours 32 min ago
I tried some of the advice from Kyshawn Lane of the wildly popular Instagram account Weekly Home Check Buy an exclusive print from our Well Actually series I am fairly tidy. I stay on top of vacuuming and laundry; I wipe down counters and sinks. But when it comes to appliances and structural issues at home, I don't know a thing. If you told me my AC was run by a family of small penguins who blow cold air through the vents, I probably wouldn't believe you, but nor would I have a better explanation...

Newser - 15 hours 1 min ago
Wall Street closed its winning week and month with a quiet Friday following a mixed set of profit reports from Gap, Ulta Beauty, and other companies navigating the challenges created by President Trump's on-and-off tariffs. The Dow rose 54.34 points, or 0.1%, to 42,270.07, ending the...

CNBC - 18 hours 14 min ago
U.S.-China trade talks are "a bit stalled," requiring the two countries' leaders to speak directly, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News.

The Independent - 18 hours 53 min ago
Only those who earn 100,000 or more a year are eligible...

The Independent - 19 hours 30 min ago
It is possible to save money while still enjoying summer, say finance experts...

The Independent - 20 hours 54 min ago
There were 64,680 house sales in April 64% lower than the 177,440 reported in March, according to estimates from HMRC.

CNBC - 21 hours 18 min ago
Tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum would cost households nearly $1,000 this year, on average, even if country-specific duties are blocked in court.

New York Times - 21 hours 29 min ago
After years of benefiting from a strong dollar, U.S. travelers may have to adjust to paying more abroad. But at the same time, they are likely to pay less for plane tickets.

The Guardian - 22 hours 52 min ago
Watchdog says fines reflect potentially serious risk to the public' because of missed callout targets The energy watchdog for Great Britain has fined three companies 8m for failing to respond to some gas leak emergencies quickly enough, potentially putting the public at "serious risk". Ofgem said the three firms Cadent Gas, Scotland Gas Networks (SGN Scotland) and Southern Gas Networks (SGN Southern) had agreed to pay the fine after missing callout targets that require them to attend...

Newser - 23 hours 7 min ago
The NBA isn't the only major league sport going the way of the ladies. On Thursday, Major League Baseball announced that it's investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, a women's softball league that's debuting next month, per CBS . "We've been very engaged in the softball space as part of...

Newser - 1 day 4 hours ago
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed another banner year and corporate profits rose sharply, the AP reports. Many companies have heeded calls from shareholders to tie CEO compensation more closely to performance....

CNBC - 1 day 7 hours ago
China's electric car market is getting even more competitive, with significant consequences for the domestic economy and even the global auto market.

The Economist - 1 day 20 hours ago
The regulatory pendulum swings violently...

The Economist - 1 day 20 hours ago
Global trade turmoil presents a rare opportunity...

The Economist - 1 day 20 hours ago
The country's sprawling industrial policy is beyond mere human comprehension...