Medicine

Powering the pharmacovigilance engine: why AI’s role is pivotal now

John Cogan, COO, Qinecsa outlines the opportunity presented by AI-driven automation to transform pharmacovigilance, both to address soaring workloads and costs, and to inject new strategic purpose into the function’s role. Pharmacovigilance (PV), and most notably its core task of tracking and processing adverse events (AEs), is both essential for regulatory compliance and a huge and

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Relationship

People Pleasing and Sex in Anxious Relationships

In episode 32 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kimberly Castelo and I dive into a topic that quietly sabotages intimacy in many relationships: people pleasing and sex. Often viewed as generous or loving behavior, people pleasing can actually disconnect us from our authentic selves, undermine erotic connection, and drive a wedge between partners—especially

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Cryptocurrency

Ford Motor (F) earnings Q2 2025

Ford Motor reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations Wednesday, and reinstated its full-year guidance, which includes an estimated net $2 billion hit from tariffs. The automaker suspended its full-year guidance in May due to President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs. At that time, Ford predicted a $2.5 billion impact from tariffs this year but said it

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Medicine

Camgenium develops app to improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients

Camgenium has announced its partnership with Professor Petre Cristian Ilie, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at NNUH NHS Foundation Trust, to develop HealthiumPro, a cloud-based innovative software solution. The system has the potential to improve the outcomes of prostate cancer patients by enhancing safety before and after surgery.  Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed

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Technology

UK flights suspended after air traffic control outage

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) organisation responsible for air traffic control services at multiple airports in the UK is recovering from a technical systems outage at its Swanwick facility that caused significant disruption to flights on Wednesday afternoon. In an initial statement issued at 4.05pm on 30 July, a NATS spokesperson described a

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Auto

Tested: 2025 Fiat 500e – Full review, price & features

Being a relatively affordable EV, the 500e evidently wasn’t the kind of car developed with a lavish budget to spend on soft-touch materials and expensive-feeling switchgear. Nevertheless, its designers have struck some good compromises here. A lot of the surfaces are hard plastics, but the design is pleasingly retro, with bright body-colour panels in the

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Cryptocurrency

Robinhood (HOOD) Q2 2025 earnings

Robinhood beat Wall Street expectations for the second quarter Wednesday, extending a hot streak that has made it the best-performing large-cap U.S. tech stock this year. Here is how Robinhood’s results compared to Wall Street estimates, according to analysts surveyed by LSEG: Earnings per share: 42 cents vs. 31 cents expected Revenue: $989 million vs.

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Medicine

The power of innovation in pharmaceutical secondary packaging

Tiffany Overstreet, innovation director at MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging, shares the power of innovation in pharmaceutical secondary packaging. Innovation in pharmaceutical secondary packaging is so much more than a competitive advantage – in today’s market, it is a vital tool for supporting sustainability and securing optimal patient outcomes. As the industry faces mounting regulatory

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Auto

DS open to creating performance models to widen appeal

DS has hinted at introducing performance-focused models in a bid to ramp up its premium credentials. Despite racing in Formula E for more than a decade and creating some racy concept cars, DS has yet to develop a fully fledged performance model. However, speaking at the recent London ePrix, new CEO Xavier Peugeot told Autocar he

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Medicine

Asahi Kasei expands Planova production with new spinning plant

Asahi Kasei Life Science, a division of diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei, announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for its Planova virus removal filters in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan. The new facility will be the company’s fourth spinning plant for hollow-fibre cellulose membrane filters. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with operations

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Auto

Electric Maserati MCPura could still happen – if customers want it

The electric version of the Maserati MC20 supercar could still see the light of day if the market picks up, says Maserati, after it cancelled the model earlier this year, citing insufficient demand. Promising huge power and similar dynamics to those of the V6 car, the MC20 Folgore would have been the first electric supercar on

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Finance

Centre expects Rs 5.91 lakh cr from cess and surcharge in FY26

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday told Parliament that it expects to collect Rs 5.91 lakh crore from cess and surcharge in the current financial year, which is 9.43% higher than the previous financial year. The collections include Rs 4.18 lakh crore from cess and Rs 1.72 lakh crore from surcharge, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told

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Legal Law

How the Trump FCC justified requiring a “bias monitor” at CBS

The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of CBS owner Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance came with a condition to install an ombudsman, which FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has described as a “bias monitor.” It appears that the bias monitor will make sure the news company’s reporting meets standards demanded by President Donald Trump. “One of

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Medicine

Pharmaceutical logistics new phase of resilience and sustainability

With rising demand and complexity, the need for robust, connected, and sustainable cold chain solutions has never been greater. Pharmaceutical logistics is entering its next phase of resilience and sustainability, and Delphine Perridy, CCO at Envirotainer, explores how technology, geopolitical tension, and climate change have all contributed to this significant transformation.  1. With the frequency

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Tours Travel

SoCal’s Museum of Make Believe is a world of handmade wonder

With a playful spirit and a childlike sense of curiosity, it’s perhaps no surprise that the whimsically named Museum of Make Believe appealed instantly to a young audience. The Laguna Beach space, a 1,000-square-foot love letter to fairy tales, is a fantastical, mystical wonderland, where fables of lost love, ghostly pets and irresistible avarice are

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Auto

UK PHEVs set to avoid Europe-wide CO2 rises in bid to keep appeal

Plug-in hybrids sold in the UK could avoid planned changes across Europe to how CO2 figures are calculated in a bid to keep their appeal to fleet buyers. Under the changes, the European Commission’s latest Euro 6e-bis emission standard will assume a lower share of a PHEV’s electric-only mileage, resulting in a more representative (and higher) CO2 figure.  This would result

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Cryptocurrency

Spotify stock falls 6% on revenue miss, lackluster guidance

Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty Images Spotify shares dropped about 6% before the bell Tuesday after the music streaming platform fell short of Wall Street’s expectations and posted weak guidance for the current quarter. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Loss: Loss of .42 euros vs earnings of 1.90 euros per share

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Medicine

Coveris announces record EcoVadis sustainability scores

Packaging manufacturer Coveris has revealed record sustainability performances across its group as rated by EcoVadis. Signifying a new milestone for the company, following a series of recent EcoVadis assessments, almost 60% of sites within the Coveris Group are covered by a Platinum score, ranking them among the top 1% globally. A further 30% of Coveris’

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Auto

BMW M3 CS Review 2025, Price & Specs

Given this is effectively the estate version of the M4 CS, it won’t surprise you to learn that the two are pretty similar to drive. I got to try them back to back at Thruxton Circuit and on the nearby roads, and while you can just about feel that there’s an enlarged boot throwing its

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Business

Falling ad spends, fewer subscribers spell trouble for TV

Mumbai: India’s television broadcasting sector is facing a period of turbulence, with both advertising and subscription revenues coming under pressure. A slowdown in advertising spends by fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, long considered the backbone of TV advertising, has weighed heavily on broadcasters already contending with structural shifts in audience behaviour and distribution. Advertising and

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Cryptocurrency

Southwest Airlines (LUV) 2Q 2025 earnings

Southwest Airlines shares fell more than 11% Wednesday after the carrier posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of Wall Street’s estimates but said travel demand has stabilized, echoing other airlines in recent weeks. Here’s how Southwest performed in the second quarter compared with Wall Street expectations, according to consensus estimates from LSEG: Earnings per

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Digital Marketing

What Not to Do & Its Fixes

Ever found yourself caught in the middle of a review management disaster? Brands and businesses, big or small alike, have faced it: ignored complaints, tech glitches that ruin your rep, and fake reviews that leave you scrambling for damage control. It’s a nightmare that’s all too real, and it can happen to anyone. If you

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Finance

Sops for small companies SPICEd up

New Delhi: The MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) ministry has simplified the process for availing incentives under a scheme that supports reduction of material wastage to promote green practices among micro and small enterprises (MSEs). The ministry, after reviewing the Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy (SPICE), has created a technology portal

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Legal Law

Meta pirated and seeded porn for years to train AI, lawsuit says

Evidence may prove Meta seeded more content Seeking evidence to back its own copyright infringement claims, Strike 3 Holdings searched “its archive of recorded infringement captured by its VXN Scan and Cross Reference tools” and found 47 “IP addresses identified as owned by Facebook infringing its copyright protected Works.” The data allegedly demonstrates a “continued

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Medicine

How to respond to a pharmaceutical contamination incident

Liz Cornish is the senior digital marketing & brand manager for BA Sciences outlines key steps facility teams can take to investigate, remediate, and prevent pharmaceutical contamination. Even well-managed pharmaceutical facilities can face contamination events. Failures in HVAC systems, improper workstation use, or lapses in protective protocols may lead to products that are unsafe or

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Technology

European digital market figurehead pleads to Westminster

European data venture Gaia-X lobbied UK government officials to help build Europe’s data market in a Parliamentary meeting sponsored by an MP who wants Britain to rejoin the European Union (EU).  Ulrich Ahle, who as CEO of Gaia-X is overseeing the construction of software infrastructure to run Europe’s planned digital single market, presented the case

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Auto

Entries open for Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards 2025

Autocar’s Drivers of Change awards will return on 13 November following a successful launch earlier this year and this time will champion diverse talent in the industry. Held in association with the SMMT at Stellantis’s UK headquarters in Coventry, the second edition of Drivers of Change will celebrate new talent from across the industry – individuals who are either apprentices

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Finance

India has its task cut out for a rare challenge

Despite a broadly stable outlook, India’s economy faces notable headwinds, the latest Economic Review for June warned. Sluggish global demand, especially from a contracting US economy, alongside uncertainty over tariffs and weak private investment, could weigh on growth. While FY26 may see steady momentum, deeper shifts in global supply chains for semiconductors, rare earths, and

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Medicine

MSD commits to Veeva Vault CRM

Veeva Systems has announced that Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has committed to Veeva Vault CRM. The Vault CRM solution will support MSD as they enter one of the most significant launch periods in the company’s history across a diverse set of new therapeutic areas and modalities. “We are excited to

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Real Estate

Lancaster Homeowners Pocket £2,982 a Year in Profit Since 2005

We’re now halfway through 2025, and while the Lancaster property market isn’t as fast-paced as it was during the post-pandemic boom of 2020 to 2022, it’s still ticking along steadily. And honestly, that’s not a bad thing. A steady market often gives people more confidence and less stress when making big decisions. I always say

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Cryptocurrency

EU companies taking a hit ahead of deadline

European officials are working to secure a trade deal with the Trump administration, as regional companies sound the alarm over financial hits even before reciprocal tariffs have come into play. Earlier this month , U.S. President Donald Trump said he would slap a 30% tariff on all goods imported to America from the European Union,

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Finance

India cautious as US deals with Japan, others unravel

India is treading cautiously in its trade talks with the US, persons familiar with the issue said, citing a setback in America’s recent deal with Japan, and continuing challenges in closing two other deals announced by President Donald Trump – with Indonesia and Vietnam. Japan has disputed the terms of its trade deal with the

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Lifestyle Fashion

Tarun Tahiliani’s collection at India Couture Week 2025

Within the elegant confines of the Oberoi’s ballroom, under the soft glow of lights and the scent of fresh mogra, 95 looks — rich with chikankari, resham, kasheedakari, shaded threadwork, jaali, and zardozi — narrate the story of artisanal techniques. Tarun Tahiliani’s collection Quintessence, showcased as part of India Couture Week, is a quiet celebration

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Medicine

Antares Vision Group plays role in Michigan State University study

Antares Vision Group, a technological partner in the digitalisation of products and supply chains for companies and institutions, played a role in the latest phase of an ongoing study by Michigan State University’s The Axia Institute that tests the feasibility of applying RFID technology to streamline pharma traceability throughout the supply chain. For the study’s second phase

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Real Estate

Ep34 – Property Perspective – Rental Fraud

#Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 34 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. Whilst rental fraud can be rare it is still something that Landlords need to be aware of so that they don’t end up on the wrong end of a scam!

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Auto

Exclusive: Driving the first Caterham Seven powered by Horse

There’s a light to warn of the impending rev limiter, but unless I deliberately take it there, I’ll have probably naturally felt the urge to shift up a gear by then. And while the sound is all authentic, there is a symposer (a tube and a vibrating membrane) to accentuate the induction noise. By today’s

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Cryptocurrency

Season ramps up with more ‘Mag 7’ results this week

This week marks the busiest week of the second-quarter corporate earnings season, and some of the world’s biggest companies are on the docket. In coming days, 151 companies in the S & P 500 are slated to release their latest quarterly results. That includes four of the “Magnificent Seven,” Meta Platforms and Microsoft on Wednesday

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Finance

Govt to hold 1,000 stakeholder meetings, workshops, outreach programmes on India-UK trade pact

The government will organise as many as 1,000 outreach programmes, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, awareness drives and feedback sessions, in the next 20 days across the country to sensitise industry and states on the India-UK trade agreement, sources said. The exercise is aimed at ensuring effective implementation and maximising benefits from the comprehensive economic and

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Legal Law

Conduct rules are coming for Google and Apple in the UK

“The targeted and proportionate actions we have set out today would enable UK app developers to remain at the forefront of global innovation while ensuring UK consumers receive a world-class experience,” Cardell said. “Time is of the essence: as competition agencies and courts globally take action in these markets, it’s essential the UK doesn’t fall

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Medicine

Agentic AI’s role in life science manufacturing

David Staunton, industry transformation leader at Cognizant Life Science Manufacturing shares how life sciences companies are under immense pressure to deliver new treatments to a global population faster. Surging demand for therapies in areas like cancer, weight loss, and immune disorders is placing enormous pressure on development and manufacturing facilities to be faster and more

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Auto

Boxster, Focus, Twingo… The best 1990s classics to buy in 2025

Many have led hard lives, though – these were sub-£1000 cars for a long time – so buy carefully. A Chris Bangle masterpiece, and not half bad to drive either. The five-cylinder 20-valve engine, offered in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms, has the most exotic feel, but the four-cylinder option, a descendant of the Delta

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Cryptocurrency

Centene posts surprise loss as medical costs surge

Valera Golovniov | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Centene on Friday posted a surprise quarterly loss, in yet another disappointment for investors in the sector that has suffered a series of setbacks due to rising costs in government-backed insurance plans. Shares of the company tumbled 14.5% in premarket trading, dragging down peers Elevance

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Finance

‘Historic’ FTA with Britain shows world’s trust in India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as ‘historic,’ and said the trade pact showed the world’s trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative played a great role during the cross-border military offensive in destroying enemy

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Lifestyle Fashion

Why fashion education needs a makeover

Development of newer fabrics and garment construction, use of innovative materials, and incorporation of AI and Meta are changing the fashion industry | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Fashion is one of the industries that has been continuously evolving and adapting to technological and industrial advancements. The study of fashion not only offers an outlet for

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Medicine

Veeva enables smarter engagement for Boehringer Ingelheim

Veeva Systems has announced Boehringer Ingelheim is the latest top 20 biopharma to standardise customer data across more than 100 countries with Veeva OpenData and Veeva Network. “Accurate and comprehensive” customer reference data from OpenData will equip Boehringer Ingelheim’s teams with the insights needed to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) with relevant information, while laying the data foundation to scale

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Relationship

Why You Feel Insecure in a Secure Relationship

Have you ever entered a new relationship and thought, This is everything I’ve ever wanted—yet still found yourself anxious, suspicious, or emotionally distant? If so, you’re not broken. You’re human. In episode 31 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, relationship experts Kyle Benson and Kimberly Castelo dive into one of the most overlooked aspects

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Auto

“This 80bhp Volkswagen Baja Bug is a resto-mod done right”

Have you seen the Twisted TBug? Twisted, the friendly, Yorkshire-based modifier of classic Land Rover Defenders (and now owner of a marine division as well), has started offering a Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug restomod too. (If it starts doing Hillman Imps, our respective garages will look even more alike.) Unsurprisingly, the TBug looks somewhat nicer

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Digital Marketing

10 Proven Ways to Use Social Proof on Your Website

Social proof is a powerful psychological phenomenon that states people rely on the actions and opinions of others when making decisions. Coined by American author and psychologist Robert Cialdini, social proof plays a crucial role in shaping consumer behavior. For online businesses with no in-person salespeople or physical product demonstrations, putting social proof on websites

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Technology

Fujitsu to cut at least 100 more UK staff

Fujitsu has put nearly 500 UK employees on notice of possible redundancy, as it plans to cut more than 100 roles. The supplier could face financial pressure in the coming months when it finally contributes to the huge costs of the Post Office scandal. A question posed to management during a recent company forum

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Auto

Why the Skoda Superb is a 5-star car

Skoda has also been truly innovative by developing three clever Smart Dials on the dashboard. The pair of outside dials allow you to control various aspects of the cabin ventilation system, including temperature and airflow direction, plus the heated seats. The centre dial, meanwhile, allows you to control functions such as the car’s driving modes,

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Business

Dixon’s JV with Chinese firm gets govt nod, other Indian companies may follow

Kolkata | New Delhi: Several electronics contract manufacturers in India are plotting partnerships with Chinese companies, enthused by the Centre’s nod to a joint venture between Dixon Technologies and Chinese original design manufacturer (ODM) Longcheer Intelligence. Dixon, the top homegrown electronics contract manufacturer, said late Thursday that it has secured Ministry of Electronics and Information

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Legal Law

Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBS

Warning that the “Paramount payout” and “reckless” acquisition approval together mark a “dark chapter” for US press freedom, Gomez suggested the FCC’s approval will embolden “those who believe the government can—and should—abuse its power to extract financial and ideological concessions, demand favored treatment, and secure positive media coverage.” FCC terms also govern Skydance hiring decisions

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Medicine

Anton Paar uses IDS Imaging’s uEye Warp10 camera

Anton Paar uses IDS Imaging’s uEye Warp10 camera in its image analysis systems to capture and analyse particle size and shape in real time. Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behaviour, the precise characterisation of particles is crucial. Development laboratories, materials research institutes

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Technology

Interview: Cambridge Consultants CEO Monty Barlow scans for tech surprises

As university towns, Cambridge and Oxford are oddly disconnected from the UK’s capital when compared with those in other European countries. France’s leading universities are mostly in Paris, by contrast. As David Willetts, former minister for universities and science, and a British Conservative Party politician, writes in his 2017 book, A university education: “England

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Tours Travel

The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum: What to expect when you visit

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> For thousands of years, the Chumash people lived along California’s Central Coast and on its Channel Islands. Then the newcomers arrived — Spanish explorers, Catholic missionaries, Mexican rancheros, California settlers — and the Chumash way of life was dismantled, their people enslaved and their traditions, culture and language forbidden. So it’s hardly surprising

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Auto

New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch

This incentivises manufacturers to drop powertrains that do not feature electrical assistance, such as the current Clio’s TCe 90 turbocharged three-pot, due to their higher carbon emissions. For reference, the TCe 90 puts out 120g/km, whereas the E-Tech is rated at 96g/km, a reduction of 20%. Axing the pure-petrol engine would therefore provide a significant

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Home Kitchen

Fans order McDonald’s on holiday and ask if dish is ‘legal’

It’s always fascinating to discover what chain restaurants offer overseas and we’re all tempted by an airport McDonald’s before jetting home, hoping to sample something entirely different from their menu. McDonald’s offerings differ dramatically between nations, with certain locations providing distinctive options, such as France’s Croque McDo and the Netherlands’ McKroket. Nevertheless, one particular dish

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Medicine

Stevanato Group secures €200 million in financing

Stevanato Group, a provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, has secured €200 million in financing through agreements with BNL BNP Paribas, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and Banco BPM. These fundings are intended to support the Company’s ongoing capital expenditure projects in Cisterna di Latina (Italy) and Fishers (Indiana,

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Auto

Used BMW X1 2015-2021 review

BMW’s reward for turning the X1’s engine through 90deg was readily apparent inside the mk2 car. The mechanical change was part of a process that had transformed the X1 from being one of the least practical crossovers of its size into one of the most. Although you sit 30mm higher in the front than in the

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Business

Magnet mayhem could halt Bajaj Auto’s August EV output

Mumbai: Bajaj Auto could have a “zero month” in August for its electric scooter Chetak and electric three-wheeler GoGo because of the shortage of rare earth magnets, managing director Rajiv Bajaj said in an interview. That would make it the first automaker to halt output on account of export curbs imposed by China on the

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Cryptocurrency

Intel (INTC) earnings report Q2 2025

The Intel logo is displayed on a sign in front of Intel headquarters on July 16, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Intel reported second-quarter results on Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations on revenue, as the company’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced significant cuts in chip factory construction. The stock

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Finance

India-UK trade: Co-equal rule to aid claiming of benefits

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has introduced a ‘co-equal’ rule or product-specific origin norm to offer greater flexibility to certain goods such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, paints, essential oils and iron & steel. The rule will allow a producer of a good to meet any of the criteria of origin to claim benefit under

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Medicine

Kling Bio announces collaboration with Sanofi

Kling Bio, a biotech company developing antibody-based drugs for cancer and infectious diseases, has entered into a collaboration and license option agreement with Sanofi for the discovery of antibodies and epitopes using its B cell immortalisation and screening platform, Kling-Select. Kling-Select is a proprietary, clinically and commercially validated B cell immortalisation platform that has played a pivotal

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Technology

UK loses second spot in global fintech to UAE

The UAE has leapfrogged the UK in the latest fintech market rankings, following a $2bn investment by Abu Dhabi’s MGX in cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This is the first time the UK has lost second spot, and comes at a time when global investment in fintech grew 6% to $24bn during the first six months

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Cryptocurrency

Can I get historical data for quote trade crypto?

get historical data for quote trade crypto Accessing historical data is a crucial part of analyzing markets and building trading strategies, and many traders often ask whether they can get historical data for quote trade crypto transactions. Unlike traditional order book trading, where all activity is usually recorded in detail on centralized exchanges or visible

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Cryptocurrency

American Airlines 2Q 2025 earnings

American Airlines planes on the tarmac at the Miami International Airport on Feb. 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines‘ third-quarter profit forecast fell short of expectations as the carrier reinstated its 2025 financial forecast well below its outlook at the start of the year. American on Thursday forecast a

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Finance

Significant rise in acreage of oilseeds, pulses in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a rise in the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses with the Kharif season witnessing a significant expansion in the acreage of sesame, groundnut, and soybean, an official statement said on Thursday. According to the latest data from the Agriculture Department, in 2024, the total area under oilseed crops stood at 432.25

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Legal Law

Ukrainians arrest alleged admin of major crime forum XSS

Yesterday, Ukrainian authorities arrested the suspected administrator of a notorious Russian-language crime forum, XSS.is. In an X post, the Paris Prosecutor’s Office announced that Ukrainian authorities detained the suspect after an investigation conducted with French authorities’ and Europol’s help that began almost exactly four years ago. XSS has been “one of the main hubs of

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Medicine

Pistoia Alliance launches two new initiatives

The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, is launching two complementary initiatives to transform pharmacovigilance (PV) in response to growing member demand. A new dedicated AI in Safety & PV Community of Experts (CoE) will explore how to apply AI safely, ethically and effectively within pharmacovigilance

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Auto

EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August

Car buyers are set to learn which models qualify for the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) on August 11. Speaking at a briefing to announce the UK’s latest automotive manufacturing figures, Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) boss Mike Hawes confirmed the August date and said he expected around one third of

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Cryptocurrency

Alphabet beats earnings expectations, raises spending forecast

Alphabet reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat on revenue and earnings, but the company said it would raise its capital investments by $10 billion in 2025. Shares of the company were up as much as 3% in after-hours trading. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Revenue: $96.43 billion

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Legal Law

Whistleblower scientists outline Trump’s plan to politicize and dismantle NSF

Nearly 150 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) sent an urgent letter of dissent to Congress on Tuesday, warning that the Trump administration’s recent “politically motivated and legally questionable” actions threaten to dismantle the independent “world-renowned scientific agency.” Most NSF employees signed the letter anonymously, with only Jesus Soriano, the president of their local

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Medicine

The importance of the UK Point of Care manufacturing legislation

Neil Smith, CPG president, Schneider Electric comments on the importance of the upcoming UK Point of Care manufacturing legislation that came into force today (23rd July 2025). As the UK implements a comprehensive legal framework for decentralised and point-of-care (POC) manufacture of medicines on 23rd July 2025, we are entering a new era of personalised healthcare.

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Auto

Jaecoo 5: Evoque rival due imminently priced from £24,505

The Range Rover Evoque-rivalling Jaecoo 5 will go on sale this summer, priced from £24,505. The 5 will become the second model in the Chery-owned brand’s UK range following the popular 7, which has amassed 8399 sales so far this year. At launch, the 5 will be powered by a 145bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Details on

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Business

India’s top LNG importer Petronet seeks $1.4 bn local loan

India’s largest importer of natural gas Petronet LNG Ltd. is seeking a loan of at least 120 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) for a new petrochemical plant and an LNG terminal, according to people familiar with the matter. Local lenders including Axis Bank, State Bank of India and Union Bank of India are considering to join

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Medicine

Reducing antibiotic resistance could add 88 billion a year

An investment of $1 billion to increase access to innovative antibiotics and high-quality treatment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), could boost the European Union’s (EU) economy by $88 billion a year, by the year 2050, finds new research from the Center for Global Development. This is a return on investment of 103:1.  The research is behind

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Auto

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Review 2025, Price & Specs

The interior is basically untouched compared with the regular car. Which means it’s neatly laid out, expensively put together with physical controls for most things. The view out is reassuringly straight forward considering the size of the car. The roof can be opened in 14-seconds and closed in 16-seconds. It works at up to 31mph

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Cryptocurrency

General Motors (GM) earnings Q2 2025

General Motors reported second-quarter earnings Tuesday that beat Wall Street’s estimates and affirmed its full-year guidance, despite ongoing uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs. Shares of the company fell 8%. While automakers have been hoping for relief on tariffs, Trump’s 25% levies on imported vehicles and many auto parts remain in effect. In May,

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Digital Marketing

How to Create a YouTube Content Calendar to Grow Your Channel

Juggling multiple YouTube channels without any system in place often leads to inconsistent uploads, last-minute scrambles, and creative burnout. If you’re a content creator, marketer, or agency facing these challenges, the solution for seamless content flow and strategic channel growth is a YouTube content calendar. A YouTube content calendar is your strategic roadmap, a centralized

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Finance

First families of biz face higher tax on share sale profits

Indian promoters and several family offices using limited liability partnerships (LLPs) to own shares of companies, other securities, and invest in private equity and venture capital funds are in for a nasty surprise lurking in the new income tax (I-T) Bill. Such LLPs, which have emerged as a convenient investment vehicle over last decade, will

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Home Kitchen

How to make delicious roasted tenderstem broccoli

Tenderstem broccoli is a versatile vegetable rich in vitamins C, K, and fibre, but boiling it can leave it tasting bland and soggy. Luckily, there’s a simple cooking technique that elevates its flavour without much effort. By swapping out boiling for roasting, you can turn this humble green vegetable into a delicious side dish. A

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Technology

AWS adds vector functionality to S3 object storage

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced vector storage for its S3 cloud object storage – S3 Vectors – in a move it claims will reduce the cost of uploading, storing and querying vectorised data in AI storage by up to 90%. The aim is to allow customers to cost-effectively store large volumes of vectors

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Business

PLI scheme for bulk drugs led to import savings of Rs 1,362 cr: Govt

Imports of pharma raw materials worth Rs 1,362 crore have been avoided till March 2025 due to the creation of domestic manufacturing capacity for 25 identified items under the production-linked incentive scheme for bulk drugs, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya

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Cryptocurrency

Coca-Cola (KO) Q2 2025 earnings

A 12-pack of Coca-Cola is displayed on a counter in a 7-Eleven convenient store in Austin, Texas, on July 17, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations as strong demand in Europe offset weaker volume in other markets. Shares of the company rose 1%

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Digital Marketing

Social Media for Business: Guide with Case Studies

You’re not alone if you’re working on your social media presence, but not seeing much traction. Many businesses, from local shops to global brands, are active on social platforms yet struggle to see a meaningful return on their investment. You’re posting, you’re engaging, but the results just aren’t there. The good news? You don’t need

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Medicine

Meech launches 906 Hyperion 24V Power Supply Unit

Meech International has introduced the 906 Hyperion 24V Power Supply Unit (PSU), a compact, high-voltage AC power supply with 24VDC input developed to support static management equipment across a wide range of industrial settings, especially useful for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The 906 PSU replaces Meech’s existing 904 and 905 AC power units, delivering new smart features

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Auto

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

The future of the B-Class remains uncertain, but Autocar understands Mercedes will stick to its original plan and cease production of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer rival at the end of 2025. The extension of the A-Class hatchback’s model cycle coincides with a broader reshuffle of Mercedes’ compact car line-up. Following the launch of the

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CEO Russell Weiner discusses results

As the restaurant industry aims to lure frugal consumers with discounts and deals, Domino’s Pizza thinks it can steal diners from its competitors. “I think the industry headwinds are actually tail winds for us. Meaning, of course, they’re headwinds, but we’re going to gain [market] share during this time frame,” CEO Russell Weiner told CNBC

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Finance

RBI seeks to tighten norms for digital banking

MUMBAI: In a move that could deal a setback to the cross-selling of financial products, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed prohibiting banks from displaying third-party products and services on their digital banking platforms. This includes offerings from promoter groups or entities within the bank’s own group. “Third-party products and services, including those

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Legal Law

Researcher threatens X with lawsuit after falsely linking him to French probe

X claimed that David Chavalarias, “who spearheads the ‘Escape X’ campaign”—which is “dedicated to encouraging X users to leave the platform”—was chosen to assess the data with one of his prior research collaborators, Maziyar Panahi. “The involvement of these individuals raises serious concerns about the impartiality, fairness, and political motivations of the investigation, to put

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Medicine

GenAI and drug discovery: the best is yet to come

Adrian Tombling, partner and patent attorney, Withers & Rogers explores the future of GenAI and drug discovery. The role of AI in drug discovery is well established, particularly when it comes to accelerating research activity and improving the chances of success in developing an effective therapy. However, recent technological advances are bringing new challenges for

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Business

MG M9 Electric Limousine launched: Massage seats, yacht-style roof, 548 km range & features that scream luxury – First look at MG M9 Electric Limousine

The MG M9 stands out with its trapezoidal mesh grille, split LED headlamps, and connected DRLs, creating a strong road presence. At the rear, a waterfall-style LED taillight completes its unique look. The car comes in three elegant colours: Pearl Lustre White, Metal Black, and Concrete Grey, and rides on 19-inch ContiSeal™ tyres that can

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Digital Marketing

A Head-to-Head Showdown for Marketers

Let’s face it. Social media marketers didn’t ask for a platform identity crisis. But here we are. Twitter became X. Threads showed up overnight. And now, Threads isn’t just gaining traction—it’s exploding. Meta reports the platform has crossed 320 million monthly active users, with more than a million people signing up every single day. But

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Medicine

Neuraxpharm and Dizlin announce co-development agreement

Neuraxpharm, a European specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to central nervous system (CNS) disorders, and Dizlin Pharmaceuticals, a Swedish R&D company focused on late-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD), has announced a strategic global co-development agreement for Infudopa SubC.   Infudopa SubC is a next-generation, wearable drug-device therapy that is designed to offer a user-friendly, flexible, and physiologically sound alternative to existing

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Business

Setback after cashbacks: Gaming industry faces fresh GST trouble

Mumbai: The world of real money gaming, which is often in regulatory crosshairs, has been hit by another salvo from goods and services tax (GST) authorities. At least four gaming companies have received communication from the indirect tax department for non-payment of GST on cashbacks and bonuses that the gaming platforms offer to the players.

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Home Kitchen

Man gets McDonald’s in Benidorm and price shocks him

Wherever you venture across Europe, you’re practically guaranteed to stumble upon a McDonald’s within spitting distance. It’s affordable, reliable, and for those particular about their grub who crave familiar flavours whilst abroad, it’s an ideal spot to pop in with mates. However, when one British holidaymaker in Benidorm placed an order for two meals at

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Medicine

UK government launches life sciences sector plan to drive growth

The UK government has announced a new Life Sciences Sector Plan aimed at strengthening the economy and modernising the NHS, marking a significant step in its wider Industrial Strategy. The plan, launched on 16 July, outlines a ten-year vision to turn Britain’s scientific strengths into tangible health and economic benefits. With the sector valued at around

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Real Estate

Ep33 – Property Perspective – Mental Health

#Propertyperspective #landlordlordnews Welcome to episode 33 of our sofa chat – Property Perspective. We delve into various topics and insights for Lancaster and Morecambe landlords. Mental health is such an important thing to consider and is often overlooked when it comes to lettings and rentals – both landlords and tenant have stressful situations which can

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Cryptocurrency

Volvo Cars switches gears in the U.S. as Trump’s tariffs bite

Volvo vehicles seen outside a Volvo dealership in Edmonton, AB, Canada, on February 02, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Sweden-based automaker Volvo Cars rose as much as 10% on Thursday as the company’s second-quarter operating profit beat analyst expectations despite a sharp year-on-year decline. Volvo Cars, which is owned by China’s

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Legal Law

EU presses pause on probe of X as US trade talks heat up

While Trump and Musk have fallen out this year after developing a political alliance on the 2024 election, the US president has directly attacked EU penalties on US companies calling them a “form of taxation” and comparing fines on tech companies with “overseas extortion.” Despite the US pressure, commission president Ursula von der Leyen has

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Medicine

Xeltis announces positive data for Xabg

Xeltis, a developer of transformative implants that enable the natural creation of living and long-lasting vessels, has announced encouraging preliminary data for Xabg, its coronary artery bypass conduit (CABG), demonstrating positive safety and patency among patients with multi-vessel atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Xabg is a novel, biorestorative, polymeric conduit which enables continued blood flow in coronary

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Business

Prada denies Kolhapuri GI violation in Rs 500 crore legal row

Prada has denied any infringement of the Geographical Indication (GI) for Kolhapuri chappals by featuring sandals inspired by the iconic traditional footwear at its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection. Responding to a legal notice, Prada’s legal team said it has not used the term ‘Kolhapuri’ nor any associated GI markings in the naming, marketing, or presentation

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United Airlines (UAL) 2Q 2025 earnings

A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines‘ second-quarter earnings beat estimates, and its CEO said travel demand is picking up after a rocky start to 2025. Travel demand, particularly from more price-sensitive customers for domestic

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