Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire

New York Times - Oct 29, 2026

John Lee, the city’s chief executive, said his housing secretary would step down, but he vehemently defended the government.

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All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s

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Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Ozempic vs Retatrutide: Eli Lilly claims 'more than double' the weight loss in latest trial — What's next?

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Retatrutide is widely expected to fuel Lilly's next wave of growth following the success of its Zepbound and Mounjaro.

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

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Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

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Oct 29, 2026

The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

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Oct 29, 2026

The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

New Batteries That Store Blistering Heat Are Taking Off

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Large batteries that store electricity have revolutionized power grids and car markets. Now some start-ups are betting that “heat batteries” could be just as transformative.

An ‘Endless’ Cruise Around the World Is Suspended, Leaving Passengers Stranded

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AI-led services to generate up to USD 200 billion in new work by 2030: BCG report

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-led services are expected to generate between USD 100 billion and USD 200 billion in net new work by 2030, with technology services companies able to meet most of the demand by reskilling their existing employees, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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The International Space Station is roughly 400 kilometres above Earth, moving at roughly 7.66 kilometres per second, and today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be whizzing around Earth while working outside of it to install solar arrays.

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