Scrapping pensions triple lock ‘morally wrong’, says union boss
Unite the Union general secretary Sharon Graham has warned the prime minister that scrapping the pensions triple lock would be “morally wrong”, as Andy Burnham prepares to deliver his first speech to Labour conference as PM. Burnham told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that he wants to use hisContinue Reading
Groundwork Unveils a Bill of Rights to Give Shoppers a Fair Shot in the 21st Century Marketplace
Today, Groundwork Collaborative unveiled a Shoppers’ Bill of Rights, 12 basic protections aimed at reining in the hidden fees, pricing games, and corporate tactics that make everyday life more expensive.Authors Lindsay Owens, Nia Law, and Elizabeth Pancotti argue that existing regulations to safeguard the shopper were written for a bygoneContinue Reading
Palestine weekly: Israeli politicians vie to look toughest before election
With Israelis voting on October 27, ministers are staging illegal settlement launches as campaign events., The final stretch before Israel’s election is unfolding in an increasingly charged political atmosphere, with parties and candidates keenly aware of how every move will play with voters. This week, ministers launched an illegal WestContinue Reading
Lebanese are watching Israel’s upcoming election, but few expect change
Lebanon: Zeina Khodr, Nabatieh, Lebanon: A pushcart that Hadi Nasrallah uses to sell fresh orange juice is all this Khiam resident has left to his name. His home was destroyed by the Israeli bombing, while his village is among the dozens across southern Lebanon currently occupied by Israel. Recommended StoriesContinue Reading
Nvidia’s $150 Billion Buyback: A Lifeline for AI Hype, Not Everyday Investors
Nvidia is the one AI company with real profits. Its buyback shows who benefits first…Continue Reading
NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
FILE – This photo provided by NASA shows Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on July 3, 2024, seen from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to an adjacent port. (NASA via AP, File) NASA via AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is throwing extra support and moneyContinue Reading
SpaceX’s supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early
SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Eric Gay/AP Photo/Eric Gay SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlink satellites yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific andContinue Reading
Peru’s penguins are on the brink. A super El Niño could make it worse.
Avian flu, overfishing, and a super El Niño have decimated Peru’s largest colony of Humboldt penguins. Scientists are holding out hope that their numbers will bounce back., Read MoreContinue Reading
ASEAN’s borderless digital economy faces trust problem
ASEAN prepares to finalize its digital trade pact as advocates question its safeguards, while businesses remain uncertain about what the deal means to them. The post ASEAN’s borderless digital economy faces trust problem appeared first on CoinGeek…Continue Reading
Iranian airliner with passengers on board seized at Istanbul over €3-million debt
Bailiffs boarded the Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 as passengers sat ready for departure and served a €3 million debt order before it could take off. The seizure came days after US secondary sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector took effect, halving international flights at Tehran’s main airport.Continue Reading
Madrid housing activists occupy agency amid eviction protests
Housing activists have occupied a Madrid government office as anger over evictions and rising rents continues to grow across Spain.Continue Reading
UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate
The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches., The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on Monday with artificial intelligence (AI), the Israel-Palestine conflict and the US-Israel war on Iran dominating world leaders’ addresses during the general debate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, inContinue Reading