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Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

SpaceX Wants Starlink Data Speeds to be 10X Faster

The internet satellite network wants FCC permission to tweak some technical specs to achieve broadband-fast data speeds, which could change how remote businesses use the internet.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital

In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Peugeot owner and VW call for faster switch to electric vehicles

Stellantis chief warns that longer transition to EVs is a ‘big trap’ at Paris motor show. Business live – latest updates Bosses at two of Europe’s biggest car manufacturers have called an ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says

A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries

Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nations

World - Financial Times - October 16

Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says

Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new features

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

UK inflation fading faster than expected, says BoE governor

But Andrew Bailey wants to see a further decline in services price growth

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Generative AI is onboarding hundreds of employees at a time, better and faster

Onboarding new employees is a core responsibility of talent leaders. It's increasingly being turned over to AI.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Chipotle’s new CEO maintains focus on faster service as sales fall short

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mexican fast-casual chain reported quarterly sales trends that were a bit weaker than expected.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Aaron Rodgers hopes to be "back to my faster-than-Godchaux speed"

Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux said after Sunday's game that Rodgers has lost his mobility.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Pennsylvania county's new high-tech system to count votes faster

On election day, all eyes will be on battleground Pennsylvania. And this time around, one key county has a new high-tech system to count votes faster. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.

The window of opportunity to address our climate crisis is closing — and faster than ever

We are living on a planet already hotter and more unstable than at any time in human history. Pretending otherwise will only perpetuate and worsen human suffering and the demise of nature.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Apple MacBook Pro M4 review: faster, better and cheaper

Chip, memory, battery and power upgrades add to laptop’s appeal along with new webcam and Apple Intelligence. Apple’s upgraded MacBook Pro for 2024 gets a significant power boost with the M4 chip, ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster

Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Apple iPad mini A17 Pro review: the best small tablet gets faster

Chip upgrade breathes new life into compact slate ready for AI and better accessories while still in a class of its own. Apple’s premium tiny tablet gets a speed boost for 2024 with support for new ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

China new home prices grow slightly faster in Oct, private survey shows

World - Yahoo News - November 1

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2024)

From changing Wi-Fi channels to routing an Ethernet cable, there’s always something you can do to improve your internet at home.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton

First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Number of renter households grows ‘three times faster’ than homeowner households: Report

The share of renter households in the U.S. is growing at triple the rate of homeowner households as home costs outpace rent increases, a new report from real estate company Redfin has found. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The sun is setting on traditional retirement

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

World - Financial Times - October 18

Nigeria set to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Barça's Yamal set to be fit for Clásico, Bayern

Lamine Yamal is a doubt for Barcelona's LaLiga match against Sevilla on Sunday after the club confirmed he picked up a hamstring strain.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

'I'm set to manage the world's southernmost museum'

Aoife McKenna, 24, will also carry out a number of other roles in her stint in Antarctica.

This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last

Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse

World - Financial Times - October 15

How to Set Your Annual Board Calendar

There’s a natural rhythm you should embrace

Business - Inc. - October 15

Sources: Tuchel set to be named England boss

Thomas Tuchel is set to become England's new head coach after talks accelerated with the Football Association at a rapid pace in the past 48 hours, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Giants WR Nabers clears protocol, set to return

Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has cleared the concussion protocol after sitting out the past two games.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

WR Nabers doesn't remember 'scary' concussion

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn't remember the end of the play two weeks ago when he suffered a concussion against the Cowboys.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Pearsall set to make 49ers debut; Jennings out

Rookie Ricky Pearsall is set to make his 49ers debut Sunday just 50 days after he was shot in an alleged armed robbery attempt.