The UK financial watchdog is facing four legal challenges against its £9.1bn compensation scheme for victims of the motor finance scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that it will defend the scheme “robustly” as the “fastest, simplest route for consumers and the most efficient way for firms to put things right”. The FCA confirmed…
As a long-time lover of science fiction, I’m very familiar with the old trope of a galaxy-spanning human civilization, thousands or even millions of planets strong. Watching Star Trek, Star Wars and Stargate made such a dizzying future seem almost inevitable. Humans are destined for the stars—right? We’ve certainly made our first steps in that…
I’m deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It’s the company’s best robotic floor cleaner to date, with excellent mopping performance, good navigation and obstacle detection, and a multifunction dock that takes much of the busywork off your hands. But Dyson’s first attempt at a vacuum-and-mop combo is a…
Ryan O’HanlonMay 1, 2026, 04:21 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” Multiple Authors We’re a little less than a month away from U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino announcing his 26-man squad for this summer’s World…
Full House star Jodie Sweetin has revealed the meagre pay-out she recently received for her eight-season run on the hit ’90s series. While the house in question may have been full, Sweetin, 44, unfortunately does not have a full wallet to match. Speaking on the McBride Rewind podcast, the actress, who portrayed the quick-witted Stephanie…
Sam Altman suggested it would be released more widely than a rival offering from Anthropic. Some are suggesting it’s because OpenAI has more computing power.
Warning follows Jewish man’s arrest over brutal attack in which a nun was pushed and kicked in Jerusalem this week. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 The head of a Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem has condemned a brutal attack on a nun in the city earlier in the week and warned of growing…
The Federal Reserve’s meeting this week was the most divisive in decades, a sign that President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank will face opposition if he pursues substantially lower interest rates.
Planting season is beginning in Asia – but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that’s specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex documents to help legal teams handle tasks like reviewing contracts. “Instead of relying on general AI models to interpret commands, the agent follows structured workflows shaped by real legal practice, managing…
