UK and US launch disease control measures over hantavirus
Some passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
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JD Sports says Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices | JD Sports Fashion
The sports fashion retailer JD has warned that profits will fall this year amid a “muted market” hit by weaker spending by young people and concerns about the Middle East conflict. The company, which runs 4,800 stores worldwide including the JD, Blacks and Millets chains in the UK, said it expected profits of between £750m…
AI data center boom squeezes consumer tech’s chip supply—even though they use different chips
Chip manufacturing behaves less like a competitive commodity market and more like a layered oligopoly. The boom in data center construction is taking up much of the supply of high-tech components, especially processor and memory chips. This demand is squeezing consumer device makers, which are having trouble acquiring enough chips.
Rooney Mara to Lead Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ Paris-Set Quest for Love
Oscar nominee Rooney Mara is escaping to Paris to explore intimacy, morality and the limits of human connection in the newly-announced feature “Quest for Love,” which she will also exec produce. The film marks the latest feature behind the camera for Irish actress and writer/director Antonia Campbell-Hughes following her SXSW-bowing directorial debut “It is in…
Vestas CEO on Demand, European Energy Security
Vestas beat analysts estimates for profits in the first quarter of the year, as demand for wind turbines increased. CEO Henrik Andersen joined Bloomberg’s The Opening Trade to discuss the outlook for the Danish renewable energy company, as the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war underlines the need for governments to prioritize energy…
Neymar apologises to Robinho’s son after slapping him in training | World Cup 2026
Neymar apologises to teammate Robinho Jr and his family after a Santos match. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 Neymar has publicly apologised to Santos teammate Robinho Jr for slapping him during a training session as the Brazilian athletes appear to have put the dispute behind them during a game. “If you want an…
People once risked everything just to keep their hats on
From courtroom standoffs to tense encounters with highway robbers, hats in early modern England carried far more meaning than simple fashion. New research reveals that what people wore on their heads could signal loyalty, rebellion, status, and even personal safety. Today, choosing whether to wear a hat is a personal decision. But about 400 years…
Transfer rumors, news: Palmer, Lewis-Skelly on Man United radar
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer would consider a move to Manchester United, while the club also want Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly. Also, Arsenal have joined Manchester City in the race for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades…
In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.
Crypto VC Haun Ventures raises $1b, eyes AI agents
Haun Ventures plans to invest globally in startups blending financial services, AI, and alternative assets.