Los Angeles Bids Farewell to Historic Taix Restaurant in Echo Park
Taix, a 99-year-old LA restaurant, closes Sunday, demolished for apartments. Patrons mourn loss of Echo Park institution.
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Boots Slashes Price of 'Miracle' Face Cream to £10 in Flash Sale
Boots cuts No7 Protect & Perfect day cream from £27.95 to £10 in Tuesday flash sale, with claims of younger-looking skin in weeks.
Tech Secretary Peter Kyle Rejects TikTok Over Security
UK tech secretary Peter Kyle rejects TikTok over security concerns, citing data use and propaganda risks, but acknowledges its appeal.
Farage Accused of Grifting Over £2m Earnings
Nigel Farage faces backlash after earning £270,000 for 12 hours of gold bullion promotion, with MPs calling for a ban on second jobs, citing over £2m in outside income since becoming an MP.
Five Major UK Firms Enter Administration In Two Weeks
Five major UK firms entered administration in early 2020, as KPMG reports a 5% rise in administrations in 2019, with construction and retail hardest hit.
UK Banking Rules Face Biggest Shake-Up in Over 30 Years
UK government announces major financial regulation overhaul, reviewing ring-fencing rules and aiming to boost growth post-Brexit, but critics warn of risks.
Alibaba Cloud Revenue Surges 34% Amid AI Boom
Alibaba's cloud revenue surges 34% driven by AI demand, but overall profit falls 52% amid e-commerce price war.
TikToker Shares Genius Hack to Slash Airport Security Wait Times at Heathrow
TikToker shares free Heathrow Timeslot hack to skip long security queues, getting through in under five minutes.
Switzerland’s Oldest Mountain Inn Offers a Winter Escape Without Sports
Switzerland's oldest mountain inn, Grimsel Hospiz, offers a winter escape without sports, featuring gourmet food, a hot tub, and starry skies in a Unesco World Heritage site.
UK Airlines Granted Permission to Cancel or Consolidate Flights to Save Jet Fuel
UK airlines can cancel or consolidate flights to save jet fuel due to Middle East supply disruptions, avoiding summer travel chaos.
NHS worker stole £279k and sold equipment back to trust
Ex-NHS worker Emmanuel Nbanga stole £279,000 of operating theatre equipment from Alexandra Hospital and sold it back to the trust. He was convicted of fraud and faces jail.
Man Utd pull out of race for Mexico sensation Gilberto Mora
Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old Tijuana starlet, despite a six-month scouting mission and his standout performances at the World Cup.
Jamie Dimon Warns AI Must Be Slowed to ‘Save Society’ from Unrest
Jamie Dimon warns AI must be slowed to prevent civil unrest, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang argues it will create jobs. Davos debate on AI's societal impact.
Aviation Minister Proposes Crackdown on Airport Alcohol Sales to Curb Air Rage
UK aviation minister reviews airport alcohol sales after 442 drunk passenger arrests in two years, aiming to reduce air rage incidents.
AMC Theatres Expands Menu Nationwide with New Hot Foods
AMC Theatres expands its Feature Fare menu nationwide with new hot foods like popcorn chicken, hot honey pizza, and dill pickle pretzel bites.
Anthropic IPO and Alphabet stock offering reminiscent of dot.com bubble – expert
Anthropic files for IPO, Alphabet raises $80bn, sparking dot.com bubble comparisons as AI sector rushes to public markets.
Pall Mall Office and Park Plan Takes Major Step Forward
VINCI Construction appointed as design and build partner for Liverpool's Pall Mall scheme, a £60m project delivering Grade A office space, retail, and a 0.5-acre park, backed by government funding.
US Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal
US Supreme Court rules many Trump tariffs illegal, citing congressional authority; Trump announces new 10% global tariff.
Celtic Eye Gineitis as Potential Engels Replacement
Celtic are interested in Torino's Gvidas Gineitis, who has Bundesliga suitors. The 22-year-old Lithuania international is seen as a possible replacement for Arne Engels, with his agent confirming openness to offers.
Crémant Sales Surge in UK as Britons Ditch Prosecco
Crémant sales surge in UK as Britons ditch prosecco for the French sparkling wine, with Waitrose reporting a 28% increase.
Ikea Hikes Prices by 10% Across UK Stores, Some Items Up 50%
Ikea raises prices by 10% on average across UK stores, with some items like Malm drawers up 50%, citing supply chain cost increases.
Should England Players Abstain from Sex During World Cup?
Experts debunk the myth that abstaining from sex boosts athletic performance, as England faces DR Congo in the World Cup knockout stage. Doctors say sleep, nutrition, and training matter more.
Energy Price Cap Rise Pushes Millions into Fuel Poverty
Energy price cap rise of £220 pushes 13.5m UK homes into fuel poverty, spending over 10% of income on bills.
Wishaw's Cherry Tree Pub Closes, Renovation Planned
The Cherry Tree in Netherton, Wishaw, will close under current management on July 19, with new management taking over for a renovation. Regulars have launched a petition against the planned transformation into a sports bar.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores in Protest Over Gaza Starvation
Lush closes all UK stores, factories and website in protest over starvation in Gaza, costing an estimated £300,000.
Green Spaces Should Be Norm for New Housing, Government Guidelines Say
New UK guidelines urge green spaces and community focus in housing, but lack mandatory rules, drawing criticism from experts.
Cheapest Laundry Times as Energy Price Cap Rises
The energy price cap rises 13% from July 1, adding £221 to annual bills. Laundry expert Deyan Dimitrov shares tips: run machines between 10pm-5am, use 30°C cycles, and invest in dryer balls to save money.
State Pension Rise Nears Tax Threshold, Millions Affected
The State Pension increase to £12,548 leaves retirees just £22 below the tax-free Personal Allowance, pushing millions of pensioners into income tax for the first time, according to Vanguard analysis.
Free Electricity for Weekend Laundry to Tackle Power Surplus
Neso unveils scheme offering free or discounted electricity for weekend laundry to tackle surplus power supply, rewarding smart meter households.
Sydney Median House Price Hits A$1m Mark
Sydney's median house price reaches A$1m, fastest annual growth since 1980s, fuelled by low rates and investor demand.
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