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Financial markets are on high alert as voters in New York City head to the polls in the 2025 mayoral race. Many in the investment world view the outcome — and other key state contests — as a barometer for the 2026 midterm elections. At the centre of attention is democratic-socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, who…
Evolve Bank & Trust has fired its newly appointed chief executive after he was arrested in an FBI sting operation. Federal agents say they posed online as a 14-year-old boy, and the bank executive allegedly attempted to arrange a meeting for sexual activity. The CEO, who had been in the role for only a short…
Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into artificial intelligence as it works to become a top global player in tech. The kingdom’s new state-backed firm, HUMAIN, is leading this effort — building data centres, developing advanced AI tools and striking major tech partnerships. HUMAIN plans to roll out up to six gigawatts of data-centre capacity by…
The University of Pennsylvania has called in the FBI after discovering a cyberattack that targeted its systems and sent misleading emails to alumni. The breach came to light after graduates received unusual messages that appeared to come from official university accounts. The emails criticized the school, using phrases like “elitist” and “unmeritocratic,” raising immediate concerns…
TotalEnergies has struck a 10-year deal to supply clean power in Spain to a major data-centre operator, marking a significant push into renewables for the energy giant. ([turn0search0]turn0search0) Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will provide around 300 megawatts of solar and wind energy to support the data-centre business. The deal is a part of the company’s…
A major new trial in Bristol is exploring whether simple blood tests could help diagnose dementia earlier — a breakthrough experts say could revolutionise care for millions. Despite advances in dementia drugs, nearly one-third of people in the UK living with the condition still remain undiagnosed. Without a diagnosis, patients lose crucial time to access…
Norfolk County Council has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse care records for thousands of elderly and vulnerable adults, helping identify those most at risk of falling. Officials say the technology is already improving wellbeing and reducing pressure on social care services. The AI system has reviewed care notes for 12,000 residents, flagging individuals…
A newly refurbished neonatal unit at Queen’s Hospital in Burton-upon-Trent is giving parents precious time close to their premature and poorly newborns — day and night. The special care baby unit, reopened in October after a £2.5 million upgrade, now has facilities for up to 12 families to stay overnight. It supports babies born after…
Starbucks has struck a major deal to sell a controlling stake in its China operations to Boyu Capital. The agreement values the business at around $4 billion. Under the deal, Boyu will hold up to 60% of Starbucks’ Chinese retail operations. Starbucks will keep the other 40% and continue to own and license its brand…
British retailer and food group Associated British Foods (AB Foods) is reviewing whether to separate its affordable-fashion chain Primark from its food business. The move comes after a full-year profit drop of about 13 % due to weak performance in its sugar division. In its results year ending 13 September, AB Foods reported revenue of…
