🛢️ I MOVED MY SHOP 20 MILES BECAUSE I COULDN'T AFFORD £300 A WEEK ON FUEL
Antique shop owner Melanie Wilson says she has moved her business closer to home because she was struggling to pay nearly £300 a week on diesel as a result of soaring fuel prices. She opened her new location in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, earlier this month - cutting her commute by 20 miles and her fuel spend in half.
Antique shop owner Melanie Wilson says she has moved her business closer to home because she was struggling to pay nearly £300 a week on diesel as a result of soaring fuel prices. She opened her new location in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, earlier this month - cutting her commute by 20 miles and her fuel spend in half.
🤖 'WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU PAY' - WHY SOME US RESTAURANTS ARE BANNING TIPS
Wine waiter Caroline Kraetzer earns $40 (£30) an hour, double what most service staff in San Francisco are paid but then it costs a lot to eat at her restaurant. At a set price of $140 (£100) per person, La Cigale is one of a small number of US restaurants charging higher prices so it can pay high salaries - and it doesn't allow tips.
📊 Показатель: $40
Wine waiter Caroline Kraetzer earns $40 (£30) an hour, double what most service staff in San Francisco are paid but then it costs a lot to eat at her restaurant. At a set price of $140 (£100) per person, La Cigale is one of a small number of US restaurants charging higher prices so it can pay high salaries - and it doesn't allow tips.
📊 Показатель: $40
🤖 LABOUR MAYORS IN ENGLAND VOW TO CAP TOURIST TAX AT 5%
Labour's regional mayors in England have pledged to cap a new fee on visitors' overnight stays at 5%, after hospitality bosses warned it could put jobs at risk. Local leaders are set to gain new powers to charge an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation.
📊 Показатель: 5%
Labour's regional mayors in England have pledged to cap a new fee on visitors' overnight stays at 5%, after hospitality bosses warned it could put jobs at risk. Local leaders are set to gain new powers to charge an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation.
📊 Показатель: 5%
🏦 MORE THAN 20 CHILDREN KILLED IN DR CONGO SCHOOL FIRE
At least 24 schoolchildren have died in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials there have said. Adults are also reported to have died in the fire and there are fears that the death toll could rise further in the densely populated Kadutu commune.
At least 24 schoolchildren have died in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials there have said. Adults are also reported to have died in the fire and there are fears that the death toll could rise further in the densely populated Kadutu commune.
🤖 AIR TRAFFIC FAILURE WAS AVOIDABLE, SAYS TRANSPORT SECRETARY
A technical failure of the UK's air traffic control system that has caused widespread flight chaos was avoidable, according to the Transport Secretary. Heidi Alexander told the Commons she had ordered an independent investigation by the aviation watchdog into the system operated by Nats, which went down for four hours on Tuesday.
A technical failure of the UK's air traffic control system that has caused widespread flight chaos was avoidable, according to the Transport Secretary. Heidi Alexander told the Commons she had ordered an independent investigation by the aviation watchdog into the system operated by Nats, which went down for four hours on Tuesday.
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🤖 FOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM REPUBLICAN MIDTERMS CONVENTION
Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention
The Republican Party's first midterms convention had all the trappings of the traditional presidential election-year gathering: supporters in sparkling costumes, a conveyor belt of candidate speeches, and vendors selling campaign merchandise. But unlike an ordinary convention, no official party business was conducted in Dallas, with the event instead serving as a rally for Republicans who are seeking to boost turnout and avoid losing control of Congress in November.
Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention
The Republican Party's first midterms convention had all the trappings of the traditional presidential election-year gathering: supporters in sparkling costumes, a conveyor belt of candidate speeches, and vendors selling campaign merchandise. But unlike an ordinary convention, no official party business was conducted in Dallas, with the event instead serving as a rally for Republicans who are seeking to boost turnout and avoid losing control of Congress in November.
🤖 BUDDHIST MONK ARRESTED IN SUSPECTED $3M EMBEZZLEMENT SCANDAL
Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk on suspicion of embezzling 100 million baht ($3m; £2.2m) from his monastery, along with a suspected female accomplice he was filmed having sex with. Phra Wachirayan Wi, a former abbot at the prominent 14th-Century Wat Phutthaisawan in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, allegedly pocketed donations meant for the temple on more than 20 occasions over two years.
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Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk on suspicion of embezzling 100 million baht ($3m; £2.2m) from his monastery, along with a suspected female accomplice he was filmed having sex with. Phra Wachirayan Wi, a former abbot at the prominent 14th-Century Wat Phutthaisawan in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, allegedly pocketed donations meant for the temple on more than 20 occasions over two years.
📊 Показатель: $3
🤖 TAX BANKS TO CUT ENERGY BILLS, UNIONS TELL BURNHAM
The leader of Britain's trade unionists has told Andy Burnham the government should introduce a "social tariff", paid for by a bank surcharge, to help low and middle earners with their energy bills. A social tariff is a discount on bills based on household income, and the TUC says it believes two-thirds of households could benefit.
The leader of Britain's trade unionists has told Andy Burnham the government should introduce a "social tariff", paid for by a bank surcharge, to help low and middle earners with their energy bills. A social tariff is a discount on bills based on household income, and the TUC says it believes two-thirds of households could benefit.
🛢️ PETROL PRICES RISE BY 5P OVER A WEEK AS IRAN WAR SENDS OIL HIGHER
The average price of unleaded petrol has risen by 5p a litre in the space of a week, according to the RAC, which warned there was "no sign of any relief" for drivers. The motoring organisation said a litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p - the biggest weekly increase since April - while diesel has also risen by 5p to 188.63p.
The average price of unleaded petrol has risen by 5p a litre in the space of a week, according to the RAC, which warned there was "no sign of any relief" for drivers. The motoring organisation said a litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p - the biggest weekly increase since April - while diesel has also risen by 5p to 188.63p.
🤖 ANTHROPIC BLOCKS POSSIBLE ATTEMPT TO USE AI TO MAKE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS
Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to use its AI model for "malicious activity" which could support the development of biological weapons. The findings, made in the firm's recent threat intelligence report, is the latest in a growing series of warnings from AI researchers and industry insiders about the technology's potential risks to humanity.
Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to use its AI model for "malicious activity" which could support the development of biological weapons. The findings, made in the firm's recent threat intelligence report, is the latest in a growing series of warnings from AI researchers and industry insiders about the technology's potential risks to humanity.
🤖 АНТРОПНЫЙ ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬ СЧИТАЕТ, ЧТО С БОЛЕЕ ЧЕМ 10% ВЕРОЯТНОСТЬЮ ИИ «МОЖЕТ УБИТЬ ВСЕХ ЛЮДЕЙ»
Ведущий исследователь безопасности компании Anthropic предупредил, что искусственный интеллект развивается настолько быстро, что он полагает, что вероятность того, что он «убьет всех людей» в течение следующего десятилетия, превышает 10%.
📊 Показатель: 10%
Ведущий исследователь безопасности компании Anthropic предупредил, что искусственный интеллект развивается настолько быстро, что он полагает, что вероятность того, что он «убьет всех людей» в течение следующего десятилетия, превышает 10%.
📊 Показатель: 10%
🤖 БЕРНИ САНДЕРС РАССКАЗАЛ BBC О ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИИ ЗАПРЕТИТЬ СВЕРХИНТЕЛЛЕКТ ИСКУССТВЕННОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА
Сенатор США Берни Сандерс недавно заявил, что намерен принять закон, запрещающий использование ИИ-суперинтеллекта, и предложить своего рода суверенный фонд благосостояния, в котором США получат 50% акций компаний, занимающихся ИИ.
📊 Показатель: 50%
Сенатор США Берни Сандерс недавно заявил, что намерен принять закон, запрещающий использование ИИ-суперинтеллекта, и предложить своего рода суверенный фонд благосостояния, в котором США получат 50% акций компаний, занимающихся ИИ.
📊 Показатель: 50%
🌍 ДИСПЛЕЙ ДРОНА ВОССОЗДАЕТ БАШНИ-БЛИЗНЕЦЫ НАД НЬЮ-ЙОРКОМ
По словам организаторов, 2977 дронов воссоздали башни-близнецы в полном масштабе, где каждый свет представлял собой жертву терактов 11 сентября. Работа под названием «2977 огней над гаванью Нью-Йорка» представляет собой памятную паблик-арт-инсталляцию, созданную в сотрудничестве с художниками, продюсерами и членами сообщества 11 сентября, включая семьи жертв, выживших и сотрудников службы экстренного реагирования.
По словам организаторов, 2977 дронов воссоздали башни-близнецы в полном масштабе, где каждый свет представлял собой жертву терактов 11 сентября. Работа под названием «2977 огней над гаванью Нью-Йорка» представляет собой памятную паблик-арт-инсталляцию, созданную в сотрудничестве с художниками, продюсерами и членами сообщества 11 сентября, включая семьи жертв, выживших и сотрудников службы экстренного реагирования.
🏦 СТРОИТЕЛЬ-КОВБОЙ РАЗНЕС МОЙ ДОМ НА ЧАСТИ И ИСЧЕЗ С ЛИЦА ЗЕМЛИ С 14 ТЫСЯЧАМИ ФУНТОВ СТЕРЛИНГОВ
Строитель-мошенник разрушил дом Шери Ингрэм и «исчез с лица земли» с 14 000 фунтов стерлингов. В феврале Ли Слокомб из Суонси был заключен в тюрьму на шесть лет после того, как украл у девяти жертв 400 000 фунтов стерлингов – это его последний приговор за десятилетие преступлений.
Строитель-мошенник разрушил дом Шери Ингрэм и «исчез с лица земли» с 14 000 фунтов стерлингов. В феврале Ли Слокомб из Суонси был заключен в тюрьму на шесть лет после того, как украл у девяти жертв 400 000 фунтов стерлингов – это его последний приговор за десятилетие преступлений.
🪙 СИНГАПУРЕЦ ПРИЗНАЛ СЕБЯ ВИНОВНЫМ В КРУПНОЙ КРАЖЕ КРИПТОВАЛЮТЫ В США
Житель Сингапура во вторник признал себя виновным по обвинению в рэкете и заговоре в США с целью организации одной из крупнейших в истории краж криптовалюты. Мэлоун Лам признался, что объединился с друзьями, чтобы украсть биткойны на сумму 245 миллионов долларов (181 миллион фунтов стерлингов) и отмыть доходы.
Житель Сингапура во вторник признал себя виновным по обвинению в рэкете и заговоре в США с целью организации одной из крупнейших в истории краж криптовалюты. Мэлоун Лам признался, что объединился с друзьями, чтобы украсть биткойны на сумму 245 миллионов долларов (181 миллион фунтов стерлингов) и отмыть доходы.