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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make

Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YenSTc

Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries

The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xHTe0WS

Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew

The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L53mDpi

Fed Reserve cuts interest rates despite growing divisions

The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMseA07

AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots

Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uxdzpha

Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew

The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEmD8Mk

Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'

The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S17pbhP

Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew

The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEmD8Mk

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Nm92Lx

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oYRG7lc

Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk

The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b8LiXWm

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss

James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZPnaTK

Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank

Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKAn6ig

Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HjhpgQ9

Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250

The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nuQl85q

Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses

The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mmeskbf

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change

Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zchQtYr

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSwIQvV

Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry

Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fV8mjUt

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount

The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1MYNl0

Tech Now

The scientists on a quest to improve our predictions of global sea level rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqU7m52

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqwNWtZ

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmRp91s

Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan

Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I61FdAj