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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoilABC News - 2d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 25% as Trump tariffs bite
PS5 digital price in UK would rise to £430 and €500 in Europe as Japanese games developer cites ‘challenging economic environment’. Sony has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 by 25% as the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe citing 'challenging' economic environment
Sony said it has made the "tough decision" to raise prices against the "backdrop of a challenging economic environment."CNBC - 2d -
PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions
The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.BBC News - 2d -
UK drivers brace for luxury British car price hike
A global trade war could mean higher prices for some models on both sides of the AtlanticFinancial Times - 4d -
UK and EU close ranks on defence amid Trump turmoil
British PM next month will host first summit with bloc’s leaders since BrexitFinancial Times - 2d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 3d -
UK and G7 allies look at lowering ‘meaningless’ cap on Russian oil exports
Limit of $100 a barrel said to be ineffective with the price of crude having crashed in response to Trump’s trade war. The UK and its G7 allies are considering tightening the “meaningless” cap on ...The Guardian - 3d -
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 6d -
Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?
Could volcanic ash close down airspace across the UK and Europe bringing the widespread disruption we experienced in 2010.BBC News - 1d -
Ahead of Easter, SNL's Trump says stocks 'did a Jesus' in falling, rising and falling again
"Saturday Night Live" did its best attempt to bring levity to the global economic turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump's uncertain and oft-changing tariffs.NBC News - 3d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 2d -
Judge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS
Sony claimed CBS licensed the shows to TV stations at below-market rates and failed to maximize advertising revenues.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...The Guardian - 3d -
The economic consequences of a mad king
Trump’s delight in doing whatever he wishes in the moment is incompatible with stability and sustained dynamismFinancial Times - 1d -
Frontier CEO is 'optimistic' about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty
Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle remains optimistic about the budget airline’s future.NBC News - 2d -
The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 1d -
Baby boomers and first-time travelers are shunning Europe’s summer hotspots in favor of 'coolcations'
A growing wave of holidaymakers appear to be prioritizing summer trips to northern Europe to escape the heat.CNBC - 2d -
Stephen Miller: Trump 'saving the West from complete economic domination'
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said on Sunday that President Trump’s recent steps on tariffs are preventing China from achieving “complete economic domination” on the world stage. ...The Hill - 2d -
Central Europe foot-and-mouth disease outbreak leads to animal culls, border closures
Authorities across Central Europe are working to contain a major foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the first in over 50 years for Hungary and SlovakiaABC News - 4d -
Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.BBC News - 3d -
Faisal Islam: A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail
Britain is being taxed by US despite having no trade deficit but the UK may have some leverage.BBC News - 1d -
The Easter bunny is coming — and that’s bad news for already record-high egg prices
Just as egg supplies look to improve and prices temper their gains, the Easter Bunny is set to step in and shake things up again.MarketWatch - 4d -
Lego Black Market Fetches Big Prices and Fuels Brazen Thefts
Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices, But Affordable Options Remain
Even if gadget prices surge, we have plenty of cheaper options, like buying last year’s phone model instead of the latest and greatest.The New York Times - 1d -
6 Best Rain Jackets (2025): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.Wired - 1d -
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.Wired - 5d -
UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe must choose between America and China
In a multi-polar world, old certainties about the US security guarantee and access to markets no longer holdFinancial Times - 4d -
Are You the Only One Who’s Broke? Or Is It ‘Money Dysmorphia’?
The ‘boom boom’ aesthetic meets the gloom and doom of market turmoil.The New York Times - 4d -
‘Stuff should be made here’: Ohio shrugs off Trump tariff turmoil
Company owners say the president’s measures will result in more manufacturing in the USFinancial Times - 3d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 3d -
Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse
The situation is dire and only active policymaking is going to make a differenceFinancial Times - 2d -
How 72 Hours of Turmoil Suddenly Rocked College Football in April
Everything quickly unraveled for Tennessee and its former quarterback, Nico Iamaleava.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs
Citing a national security statute, the administration has begun a process to investigate the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.The New York Times - 1d -
Gurriel hits winning sacrifice fly as Diamondbacks score 5 in 9th to stun Brewers 5-4
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to cap a five-run ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday night. Alek Thomas’ ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Gurriel hits winning sacrifice fly as Diamondbacks score 5 in 9th to stun Brewers 5-4
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to cap a five-run ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday nightABC News - 3d
