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Falling house prices create prime opening for first homebuyers despite rate rise risks
To rent or buy – that is the question. Picture: iStock With investors being pushed out of the market, rents rising …
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Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
Hearing tech startup Legato announced on Thursday that its flagship AI-based hearing glasses are now available for …
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Creative Nigerians use Guinness World Records to seek global recognition elusive at home
Nigerians have tried to set two Guinness World Records in the past week, with a man dancing for seven days and a mo…
Business
Fuel prices leave people in the South asking 'what can we do?'
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Fuel costs across the UK are currently at a record high By Ethan Gudge South …
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Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 Can Plug Directly Into Your Smartphone To Transfer Images
The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls. Fujifilm Fujifilm made its smallest insta…
Politics
Romanian political crisis deepens as parliament rejects PM nominee
Romania’s parliament rejected Siegfried Mureșan’s attempt to form a government Wednesday, deepening a crisis that b…
Business
OpenAI follows Meta into the red-hot market for personal agents. But will users pay?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivers the keynote address during the OpenAI developers conference at Fort Mason on Sept. 2…
Finance
Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about Iran war
TOKYO — Asian shares rose in early Wednesday trading, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and compute…
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Clients said to be sticking with Morgan Stanley even after leaked deal pipeline
Morgan Stanley logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Morgan Stanley's acci…
Health
These are the best exercises for improving your blood pressure, according to a doctor
High blood pressure is a major health concern, increasing the risk of heart disease , stroke and kidney problems. A…
Finance
Why you could pay income tax on your state pension even if the triple lock ends
The state pension is set to rise by £489 next year – but may drag pensioners into paying tax. The new amount means …
Business
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr sees stronger second half as supply woes ease
Sept 29 (Reuters) - Irn-Bru maker AG Barr reiterated its annual forecast on Tuesday and projected stronger second-h…
Health
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol
Hospitals are being hit by shortages of key drugs used to provide pain relief, prevent blood clots and tackle high …
Finance
Dow Jones, US markets dragged lower on Monday by 'Three-headed monster' - Explained
Michael "big short" Burry said in his latest blog post that the AI bubble may burst sooner than he thought and that…
Business
SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket launches toward orbit for the first time
Sept. 28, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT / Updated Sept. 28, 2026, 9:29 AM EDT / Source: The Associated Press By The Associated …
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Nor’easter storm floods coastal areas from New Jersey to New England
Residents of coastal communities in the US’s north-east slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful …
Business
Steel & Tube targets local iron ore production to reduce reliance on imports
Steel & Tube team at CHADA as platinum sponsors. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Steel & Tube Industries Limite…
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Stock futures slip after winning week on Wall Street: Live updates
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Sept. 16, 2026. Jeenah Mo…