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Giant tunnel proposed to tackle Windermere sewage discharges
United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lakePlans are under way for a new giant tunnel to trans…
Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $83,000 as SpaceX results, possible Tesla merger, lift markets
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier.
UK Banks Hit With 10,000 Complaints Over Blocked Crypto Transfers in 90 Days: Report
Lloyds drew the most complaints despite having no published policy restricting crypto transfers, according to a Stand With Crypto report.
Shinhan, SBI make Japan-Korea tourist spending a test case for yen stablecoins
The companies will assess safeguards for travelers and whether stablecoins can speed up trade settlement between South Korea and Japan.
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
‘Jackdaw means we pay our mortgages’: relief in Aberdeen over gasfield approval
Few believe decision will bring back city’s boom years, but workers hope it will secure North Sea jobs for nowUK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North SeaWhat does the UK’s approval …
Zcash rallies 12% as developers finalize NU7 activation height
Zcash extended triple-digit year-to-date gains as developers agreed on the NU7 mainnet activation height, targeting Nov. 5, with node synchronization work still pending.
Drift exploiter sends $109M in Ether to Tornado Cash in 2 days
Wallets linked to the $295 million April hack still held $138 million in Ether after sending another $46 million to the mixer Wednesday.
‘Hunted like animals’: inside Trump’s war on the people who build America
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a house framer before he was killed by ICE agents. Countless other Latino builders in Texas live in fear of a similar fateEvery morning long before dawn…
Jackdaw approval is a step towards a grownup North Sea policy
Government decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zeroBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham hit the nail on the (well)head in …
Parents and teachers in England: share your views on two-week half terms
We would like to hear from parents and teachers about their thoughts and experiences of two-week half termsWhile it used to be standard for state schools in England to have one-we…
The ex-Kellogg CEO who learned he had ADHD at 65 says it had upsides in the corner office
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Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to go global
With government clients still accounting for the bulk of its revenue, Space42 is betting on direct-to-device satellite connectivity, AI-driven geospatial intelligence and strategi…
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off
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SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin
Independent committees are assessing a potential tie-up, while strong SpaceX earnings lift shares ahead of Tesla’s results.
What an eyesore! My day at Norfolk’s frightful fridge mountain
This summer alone, 26 local authorities in the UK had to stop accepting fridges and freezers for recycling. Now the appliances are piling up around the country – with no proper di…
Monero futures are again heating with leverage, raising volatility risks
Open interest has topped $300 million and price is back above $600. A similar setup was seen before January's crash.
Tether leads $15 million funding round for AI-focused payment startup Mural
The Series A round, which included participation from North Island Ventures and existing investors, brings New York-based Mural's total funding to $28 million.
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
Ether ETF outflows continue, pass $1B in October so far
US spot Ether ETFs have shed $1.08 billion so far in October, the biggest monthly outflow of 2026, while Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed after Monday’s spike.
Zcash developers confirm November date for upgrade that triples payment speed
The NU7 upgrade will cut the time between Zcash blocks to 25 seconds from 75 seconds. The chosen block height still has to be merged into the spec and shipped in node software.
Kalshi’s cofounder says becoming a billionaire hasn’t changed much: ‘Maybe I’ll get a fancier lunch’
Luana Lopes Lara has a $2.6 billion fortune on paper, but said she barely has time to spend it as Kalshi battles state regulators.
Billionaire Mark Cuban’s 5-step plan to make healthcare affordable targets drug middlemen’s ‘contractual terrorism’
The Cost Plus Drugs cofounder told Texas lawmakers that insured patients are often better off paying cash—and laid out five fixes built around price transparency.
The Bezos Earth Fund has given away $2.4 billion. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ latest $100M bet is saving species on the edge of extinction
The couple’s climate fund is one of nine founding members of a new alliance that has committed more than $500 million over five years as governments fall short of their own nature…