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Why is the Microsoft outage lasting so long?
Microsoft says it is seeing "improvements" following a global outage but efforts to fully resume services are ongoing.
How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.
Bessent blames Lutnick's Commerce Department for failing to block Megaspeed
Scott Bessent told CNBC that several government agencies "were in favour of putting Megaspeed on the entity list for months".
The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?
Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.
Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?
Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system.
Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.
Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.
Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress - and who could take over permanently?
Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.
Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?
UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.
Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.
Christmas toy rush being driven by squishies and building sets
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.
Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.
Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.
Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.
Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.
US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices
Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.
I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.
Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.
Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.
Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.
Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires
Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.
The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.
Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting
The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.
The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.
Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Politicians back focus on cost of living
The Government of Jersey's key priorities are passed despite concerns over a lack of "real action".
Cider makers fear future for orchards as costs grow
Producers claimed without more support, they could be forced to stop using British-grown apples.
'My window faces a brick wall': What's your rent in NYC?
We ask people in New York City how much they pay for their homes.
Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists
Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.
Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
What are people emergency stockpiling?
From cider to candy canes: What people are emergency stockpiling
Shoplifters 'stealing to order' in Scottish shops
Shopworkers in Scotland say they're facing rising levels of violence, including attacks with harpoon guns and machetes, as reports of shoplifting rise dramatically.
'My window faces a brick wall': What's your rent in NYC?
We ask people in New York City how much they pay for their homes.
Jensen Huang has resigned, what's next for Nvidia?
Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia as chief financial officer Colette Kress replaces him as an interim boss.
Are branded cold and flu tablets really worth the extra money?
Are branded cold and flu tablets REALLY worth the extra money?
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