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Alarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025
Crypto ventures eclipse much of property portfolio, with revenue also coming from Trump-branded productsUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump has raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses since returning to the White House, according to financial disclosures, ringing alarm bells over a conflict of interest.According to a 927-page document released on Tuesday by…
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Halifax to disappear from UK high street as Lloyds axes bank brand after 173 years
Group confirms it will stop opening new accounts under the name and move existing ones to LloydsLloyds Banking Group has announced it is axing the Halifax brand, meaning the 173-year-old former building society’s name will disappear from UK high streets.The group will stop opening new accounts under the Halifax brand, and kickstart a process of…
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America and Israel: A covenant, not a contract
America's bond with Israel traces back to Puritan settlers who modeled their covenant on Hebrew scripture, predating the nation's founding by centuries.
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Trump’s affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of ‘minor importance’
A housing shortfall, record home costs and cuts to subsidies are intensifying the US affordability crunchOf the various dimensions of the affordability crisis weighing on US families, housing probably weighs heaviest. The typical home price has risen above five times the annual income of the typical family. The monthly cost of owning a home has…
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Up to 150 former WH Smith stores to close as high court approves restructure
Restructuring plan involves writing off debts to suppliers and cutting rent for many landlordsBusiness live – latest updatesUp to 150 former WH Smith high street stores are to close after the high court approved a swingeing restructure that could affect thousands of jobs.The retailer, which has 450 stores and employs about 5,000 staff, was bought…
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Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for underage prostitution
Player’s lawyer says his client ‘has never paid for sex’Part of inquiry into a company’s ‘all-inclusive’ nightsThe Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company that organised “all-inclusive” nights for VIP clients at clubs, Italian prosecutors said on Tuesday.According to investigators,…
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Tell us: have you invested in gold through a specialist bullion company?
We’re interested in hearing from people who have bought gold coins, bars or other precious metals through specialist dealers or online brokersThe Guardian is interested in hearing from people who have bought gold or other precious metals through specialist online dealers or brokers, including gold coins, bullion or investment products.We would like to hear from…
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Anthropic says US has lifted export controls on Fable and Mythos AI models after security fears
AI company was forced last month to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationalsBusiness live – latest updatesAnthropic has restored customer access to its powerful newest AI model, Fable, after a more than two-week blackout resulting from US government safety concerns that it could be abused to enable…
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America’s favorite beers — and the jobs tied to them — are at the center of a brewing trade fight
Report says beer tariffs would squeeze the most profitable segment of the U.S. market, putting American distributors and retailers at risk of job losses.
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GTA 6 developer Rockstar accused of enforcing crunch, weaponising bonus payments, and ignoring a widening gender pay gap
As Rockstar employees move to pursue official union recognition following a series of high-profile sackings in 2025, new allegations are emerging related to Rockstar’s treatment of its staff. In a new report published by Game Developer, multiple Rockstar developers have accused the company of failing to address gender-based pay inequity, actively pursuing and facilitating crunch…