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Michael Burry said prediction markets are 'gambling' regardless of how they are classified, arguing platforms such as Kalshi exploit a regulatory loophole as legal battles over event contracts continue.

UK payment fraud losses reached £1.28 billion in 2025 as banks warned criminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes, cloned voices and synthetic identities to make scams more convincing.

Elon Musk abruptly postponed a live CNBC interview just before airtime, ducking questions on SpaceX's market debut, Tesla and his Grok AI model as investors hunted for clues.

Vinmec is expanding its robotic surgery capabilities as part of a long-term strategy to position Vietnam as a regional hub for advanced healthcare, research and medical innovation.

The White House promotes Freedom Fuel Network, a discount gas chain, but ownership and pricing strategies remain unclear, raising questions among industry analysts and consumers.

Mark Zuckerberg chose to unveil Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, on X instead of Threads, sparking a debate with Elon Musk over platform reach and influence in the tech world.

SK Hynix, a leading South Korean memory-chip maker, raised $26.5B in the largest-ever US share sale by a foreign firm, as its market value nears $1 trillion.

Elon Musk's bold prediction about SpaceX's future value and the strategic implications of its partnership with Anthropic, the current AI leader.

SK Hynix began trading on Nasdaq through ADRs, giving US investors access to one of the world's leading suppliers of AI memory chips.

Brown University professor Roberto Serrano uncovers AI-assisted cheating in his class, revealing a significant drop in exam scores when moving from take-home to in-person exams.

Canadian students face a tight job market, turning to global internships for experience. Despite hurdles like AI and domestic competition, international roles offer a crucial career solution.

Small business owners must decide between paid search and paid social advertising. Each serves different purposes, with search capturing demand and social creating it. Choose based on your business goals.

Smart cities are transforming urban transport through data and technology, enhancing connectivity, efficiency, and convenience. Innovations like contactless payments and integrated systems are key to future urban mobility.

Learn how UK hospitality businesses can manage seasonal revenue swings, staffing needs, and inventory challenges to turn fluctuations into growth opportunities.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin seeks $10 billion in its first external funding round, marking a strategic shift as it aims to expand its space infrastructure amidst rising industry costs and stiff rivalry from SpaceX.

Jim Cramer sees Walmart's 18% decline as a buy opportunity. Falling fuel prices and potential tariff refunds could lead to price cuts, making Walmart shares attractive today.

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs as part of a major companywide restructuring, including the Xbox division, impacting the gaming industry and veteran developers like Kevin LaChapelle.

A Brown professor says about 50 students used AI to cheat, yet leaders stayed silent. With costs near $100,000 a year, parents are asking what an Ivy League degree proves.

A landmark Meta trial could reshape social media rules as four US states accuse Facebook and Instagram of addictive designs targeting children and teenagers.

Elon Musk has driven Tesla to a valuation no car company has ever held. Learn what the market is really buying, and why famed investors say it cannot possibly last.

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees, offering generous severance packages as it reallocates resources towards AI infrastructure, reflecting a broader industry trend.

Discover Apple's ambitious roadmap with at least five new iPhone models by 2027, including a foldable phone. Learn how a memory shortage is reshaping their supply chain and impacting production targets.

Alan Carr's Ayton Castle auction highlights how Britain's historic estates increasingly rely on events, tourism, and asset sales to fund costly preservation and maintenance.

NASA is shifting to commercial spaceflight to have private companies build the next space station. Explore the lucrative contracts, deadlines, and key players shaping low Earth orbit's future.

Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, have committed £37 billion to a UK-led missile system, aiming to enhance European defence against Russia. The project highlights NATO's strategic shift.

Oil prices surged over 6% following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. stocks to retreat amid fears of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Meta is accused of halting a study showing Facebook's negative mental health effects, as it faces a potential £1.05 trillion penalty from four US states over addictiveness claims.

Ethra Ship has launched an operational real-world asset (RWA) protocol designed to broaden investor access to the maritime shipping sector through a regulated, blockchain-enabled investment platform.

Technology analyst Ed Zitron challenges the sustainability of AI's business model, sparking debate over whether AI is a genuine technological revolution or an unsustainable investment bubble.