What should Reeves and Starmer say and do next?

The government needs to view the hard times coming upon us as an opportunity, as well as a crisis

Source: Financial Times

‘It’s a history lesson’: fossil fish up to 16m years old found perfectly preserved in central NSW

Fossils retain microscopic structural features including stomach contents and provide first detailed evidence in Australia for fish called Osmeriformes

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Source: The Guardian

China unveils plan to ‘vigorously boost’ weak consumption

Policymakers seek to spur demand as economy battles deflationary pressure

Source: Financial Times

Trump admin vows 'unrelenting' strikes on Houthis in Yemen

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has vowed to continue the missile strikes on Yemen's Houthis until their attacks stop. But the rebels promise further escalation.

Source: Deutsche Welle

This $160 Kospet smartwatch has me rethinking what I spent on my Apple Watch

Kospet's Tank Ultra series is an affordable smartwatch with most of the features you'd find in a much more expensive device.

Source: ZDNet

My favorite USB-C accessory has a useful feature that's perfect for travel - and it's on sale

Sometimes, straight cables just don't cut it. This option from Ugreen is better and more powerful.

Source: ZDNet

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest

Arab mediators are working to reach a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that would secure the release of 12 living hostages out of the 24 still believed to be held alive …

Source: NPR

Trump threatens Iran with ‘dire’ consequences for Houthi attacks

Militants claim strike on American aircraft carrier after US president orders largest military operation of his second term

Source: Financial Times

Grief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims

Local authorities arrest 20 people in connection with the blaze, including officials and the nightclub manager.

Source: Al Jazeera

US listings often fail to boost European companies’ valuations

FT analysis finds that while liquidity usually improves, adding a New York listing does not always boost multiples or coverage

Source: Financial Times

I test robot vacuums for a living and the best one I've used is nearly half off right now

The Dreame X40 Ultra is a high-end robot vacuum priced for the stars, but is it worth its hefty price tag? At $900 off, the answer is a definite yes.

Source: ZDNet

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Light-based internet project Taara is exiting Alphabet’s “moonshot” incubator X, spinning off into an independent company. Taara’s tech uses lasers to transmit data, and is envisaged as a rival to …

Source: The Verge