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Qantas to raise fares and expand Jetstar fees as profit hits four-year low

Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profit in four years at A$2.06 billion, citing elevated fuel costs from the Middle East conflict. The airline plans to raise fares and expand Jetstar's ancillary fees, with a new carry-on locker charge launching in February 2027. Jetstar remains highly profitabl...

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How Dolly Parton Built a $450m Fortune Through Business Acumen Beyond Music

Dolly Parton built a $450 million fortune through shrewd business decisions, publishing rights management, and diversified ventures including Dollywood and entertainment production—proving her entrepreneurial acumen matched her musical talent.

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Plug-in solar panels now on sale in UK shops – what you need to know

Plug-in solar panels are now legally available for purchase in UK shops from 27 August 2026. Priced from £599, they offer households savings of £70–£110 annually and require no professional installation, though electrical safety checks are recommended.

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Five expert tips to transform a rental into a personal home

Five practical strategies from interior designers and retail experts for making a rented property feel like home without risking your deposit or upsetting your landlord.

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Seahawks Sale to Billionaire Khosla Approved for Record $9.6bn

NFL owners unanimously approve the $9.612bn sale of Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to billionaire Vinod Khosla, marking the second-highest franchise price in North American sports history. The transaction is expected to close in September.

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Nvidia revenue nearly doubles to $96bn as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates

Nvidia reports $96 billion in second-quarter revenue, more than double year-over-year, with guidance of $108 billion for the next quarter. The data centre division generated $89 billion alone, underscoring the company's dominance in AI infrastructure.

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Xbox Chief Weighs Affordability for Next-Gen Console Amid Hardware Cost Crisis

Xbox chief Asha Sharma says the company must prioritize affordability for its next-generation console amid a hardware cost crisis driven by AI infrastructure demand. She also announced a disc-to-digital conversion feature for 1,000 games.

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Meta to pay $16.68bn in settlement with 29 US states over child safety

Meta settles with 29 US states for up to $16.68bn over child safety concerns on Facebook and Instagram, agreeing to implement daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenage users.

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Reform pledges £30 tax credit for HMRC phone waits over 30 minutes

Reform UK has announced a £30 tax credit for taxpayers forced to wait over 30 minutes on hold to HMRC, alongside plans to tie senior officials' pay to customer service targets and replace GDPR with lighter-touch privacy rules.

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Fourth Rate Hike Looms as July Inflation Disappoints Forecasts

July inflation came in at 3.5%, disappointing forecasts and reigniting expectations of a fourth RBA rate hike this year. The underlying inflation measure remained stuck at 3.6%, prompting economists to reassess their outlook.

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Energy bills face stubbornly high future despite price cap swings, ministers must be honest

Energy bills are forecast to remain stubbornly high throughout the 2020s despite short-term price cap fluctuations, driven by rising grid investment costs. Ofgem and ministers must be transparent about long-term cost pressures to maintain public support for the energy transition.

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SpaceX to Build $100bn Starbase Launch Complex in Louisiana

SpaceX has announced a $100bn launch facility in Louisiana that will support thousands of Starship flights annually. Construction begins in 2027, with the first launch targeted for 2029. The project is expected to create over 11,000 jobs in the region.

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