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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
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What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why I sold my business to my staff
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Why I sold my business to my staff

As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
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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.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
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Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure
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Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
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Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home

Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views