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World - The Wall Street Journal
How This Conflict Mineral Gets Smuggled Into Everyday Tech
Coltan from militia-controlled mines in Congo is increasingly flowing into global supply chains for smartphones and computers, despite U.S. efforts to stop the use of so-called conflict minerals.11 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
PwC launches UK operations overhaul to include standalone tech and AI unit
Big Four accounting firm to reorganise areas of the business affecting 2,700 staff and partners11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Why tech unicorns struggle to avoid the glue factory
More companies are reaching the $1bn valuation milestone, but growing from horned foal to winged steed is getting tougher11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pelosi, tech executives to hold fundraiser for Harris campaign
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will join tech executives Saturday to hold a fundraiser for Vice President Harris, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The reception will ...23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
A future without newspapers: Tech execs 'go direct,' signaling an end to accountability
We’re quickly approaching a future where tech executives can spin stories in front of eager (paying) eyeballs and no newspaper exists anymore to provide a fact-checked counter-narrative.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Open AI’s $100 billion 2029 revenue target seems like a tech fever dream
Being at the cutting edge doesn’t necessarily bring financial success.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
The S&P 500 is too tech-heavy. This alternative ETF keeps beating it.
The various stock indexing and weighting schemes will shine at different times, but some approaches are designed to be immune from market cycles.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Gen Z investors — and this surprising age bracket — are doubling down on tech stocks
A survey found that 68% of Gen Z and 55% of Silent Generation investors increased their positions in tech stocks in the third quarter.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
UK workers’ right reforms not expected until 2026
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talksYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Sports - ESPN
How college football teams are adjusting to new tech
College football has had NFL-style helmet tech and tablets for a month. It has led to some mixed reviews.Yesterday - College Football -
Top stories - BBC News
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
Join a webinar for FT subscribers on 1 November 13:00 — 14:00 GMT2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Orange, MTN and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Only five MPs disclosed clothing gifts in past decade
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespread2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platform2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Jumbo loans show risk returning to UK mortgage market
New mortgage deals on offer should prompt wariness2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK prosecutors invite pleas from suspects in Entain bribery probe
Crown Prosecution Service prepares to make charging decisions after Entain paid £615mn to resolve investigation2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Post-Brexit red tape proves a tangle for UK jewellery exhibitors
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
For Chinese Tech Startups, Beijing Fills a Funding Void Left by VCs
Previous efforts to inject state money into favored industries have yielded mixed results.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK pledges £22bn in funding for carbon capture and storage projects
Three sites are earmarked for development but prospects for five more have become unclear2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK drivers have ‘no fiscal incentive’ to buy EVs, warn carmakers
Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Apple’s ship dates , Nvidia, Orange, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
New legislation giving the terminally ill the choice to control their death to be tabled this month2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
Digital bank Revolut slams Meta over approach to scams, says tech giant should compensate victims
British fintech Revolut criticized Meta over its approach to tackling fraud and said the U.S. tech giant should directly compensate fraud victims.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risks3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases3 days ago - United Kingdom