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‘Tap dancing through a minefield’: Elon Musk’s $3.5 trillion Tesla-SpaceX merger talks expose his power—and scant accountability
The SpaceX IPO pushed Musk past $1 trillion on paper. Pension funds, a federal judge, and workplace-safety data show how little stands between him and the companies he runs.
Political campaigns have poured $137 million on AI-made ads ahead of a crucial midterm—after spending virtually nothing last election cycle
More than 70% of AI campaign videos did not contain a disclaimer or disclosure that they were generated by or contain AI, a new report found.
Powerful new AI models are powering a growing wave of cyber attacks, experts say
Three incidents this month involved hundreds of website breaches, an unprecedented refund from OpenAI, and banking data stolen from 68,000 people.
UK inflation jumps to 3.5% on rising motor fuels costs; UK approves Jackdaw gasfield – business live
Petrol and diesel costs rise the most in four yearsHere’s a handy explainer from our energy correspondent Jillian Ambrose about what the decision means exactly.About four years an…
Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices
Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears price growth will breach 4% next yearUK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in…
Three ideas for how to deal with Thames Water
The Guardian proposes emergency legislation, public control via the courts or stripping the utility company of its licenceAndy Burnham has told officials to rip up their plans for…
‘I can charge my car for £6’: could new rules cut costs for EV drivers?
Owners in England with no driveway can now slash their costs by installing a cross-pavement gully – but it’s a postcode lotteryWhen Alison Williams bought her electric Volkswagen …
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners The UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, …
Malaysia central bank launches DLT platform for tokenized bonds
The platform tracks tokenized securities ownership and transfers, linking to Malaysia’s RENTAS+ system to settle corresponding payments in central bank money.
Ripple brings Wall Street into 24/7 stock bets, but HSBC warns markets are still thin
Institutions can trade through Ripple Prime and post RLUSD as collateral. Finding enough buyers and sellers for large positions could prove harder.
Tech giants rush to block 8 eMudhra certs that could enable fake sites
A private key generation flaw allowed anyone to guess them and forge HTTPS certificates for any website.
Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback
UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hourWes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get mo…
The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change
As AI and other sources drive rising electricity demand, the question is no longer which energy source will grow fastest, but how to build the right mix to deliver reliable, affor…
Solana’s Alpenglow, its biggest network overhaul since 2020, goes live Wednesday
Alpenglow will replace the voting system Solana has used since 2020, targeting roughly 150-millisecond finality after months of testing that included a failed migration and rollba…
Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
A company that vouches for websites had secret keys so weak that 8 of them were cracked
Eight secret keys at eMudhra, an Indian firm that vouches for websites, were compromised. Browsers and software makers are rushing out fixes.
Bitcoin hovers around $83,000 as AI earnings revive tech, ZEC jumps 11%
Strong results from SpaceX and Super Micro sent Asian chip stocks surging, and ZEC led crypto higher after developers set a date for its next network upgrade.
Veggie Thursdays and vegan surprises! How Ghent became a plant-based paradise
In 2014, 13% of the population of this Belgian city described themselves as flexitarian. This year, 83% did. Here is how everyone was convinced to eat their greens – and love them…
Leica’s U.S. boss says F1 ‘goes at incredible speed’ and photography helps ‘stop the moment.’ Now they’ve made $10,000 camera together
Leica’s U.S. president Mike Giannattasio says the camera maker and F1 share an obsession with craftsmanship—and the same collectors.
The reporter who exposed Theranos loved the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary but says its ‘artistry’ shouldn’t obscure the fraud
Reporter John Carreyrou praised the documentary as a potential Oscar winner but says it shouldn't distract from Holmes’ previous actions.
Refinancing Student Loans With a Co-Signer: What to Know
You can refinance your student loans with a co-signer to potentially get a better rate or more favorable terms.
Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger a ‘good idea’ as AI revenue jumps ninefold
A merger would bring Tesla into the same corporate group as Grok developer SpaceXAI and social media platform X.