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Top Memorial Day Sales on Quality Summer Essentials Revealed

Discover top Memorial Day sales on summer essentials, from cooling bamboo sheets to portable power stations, all personally tested and recommended for quality and value.

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Standard Chartered CEO Apologizes for 'Lower Value Human Capital' Comment on AI Job Cuts

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologizes after calling some employees 'lower value human capital' amid AI-driven job cuts, emphasizing support for staff during industry changes.

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Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, speaks at a conference in Hong Kong last November.

Standard Chartered CEO Apologizes for 'Lower-Value Human Capital' Remarks Amid AI Job Cuts

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologizes for referring to some staff as 'lower-value human capital' amid plans to cut 7,800 AI-affected jobs.

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Bill Winters, the group chief executive of Standard Chartered, speaks at the global financial leaders' investment summit, in Hong Kong

Morrisons to Close 100 Stores Citing Rising Costs and Government Policies

Morrisons plans to close 100 loss-making stores acquired via McColls, citing rising costs from government policies. The move follows prior closures and job risks amid inflation and industry challenges.

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UK April Borrowing Hits £24.3bn; Retail Sales Fall Amid Fuel Cutbacks

UK government borrowing reached £24.3bn in April, exceeding forecasts amid rising costs and economic pressures. Retail sales fell 1.3%, driven by a 10% drop in fuel purchases as consumers cut back amid uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves outside 11 Downing Street, London, Monday March 16, 2026

UK Government Borrowing Exceeds Expectations in April

In April, UK government borrowing reached £24.3bn, exceeding forecasts by £3.4bn and rising £4.9bn from last year, due to increased spending despite higher tax receipts.

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SpaceX Delays Starship Launch, Plans New Attempt Friday

SpaceX has postponed the Starship V3 rocket launch, rescheduling for Friday amid plans for a historic IPO that could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire.

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Reuters Stormy weather, rolling in from the Gulf at sunrise, surrounds the SpaceX Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy Booster as preparations continue for the 12th test flight of the Starship spacecraft in Starbase, Texas, U.S., May 21, 2026.

Dating Start-Ups Aim to Eliminate Fake Profiles and Enhance Authentic Connections

Dating start-ups like Geek Meet Club and Cherry Dating aim to reduce fake profiles and fraud by emphasizing offline meetings and identity verification, while coaches like Jocelyn Penque advocate for AI-assisted communication and real-world connections.

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Jailed Vietnamese Tycoon's Hermès Birkin Bags Fetch Over $535K at Auction

Two Hermès Birkin bags confiscated from jailed Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan sold for over $535K at auction. Lan, sentenced for embezzlement, had sought to keep the bags as keepsakes for her family.

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Walmart Reports US Consumer Spending Slowing Amid Rising Gas Prices

Walmart warns that rising gas prices amid the Iran conflict are causing US consumers to cut spending, leading to slower sales growth and potential food price hikes.

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Government Commits £120m to Boost North Staffordshire Ceramics Industry

A report commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council highlights the ceramics industry's vital role and urges government support to help it overcome challenges like rising energy costs and competition. The government is expected to announce aid soon.

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PA Media A woman with long brown hair, a purple top, blue apron and dark green gloves smiles as she places a mug on a shelving unit in a ceramics factory.

Nvidia Reports Record Q1 Results but Shares Dip Amid Investor Caution

Nvidia posted record Q1 revenue and profits driven by AI demand but shares fell amid investor caution and competition concerns, while the company concedes the Chinese market to Huawei.

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