Money Moves

Energy costs are increasing as winter approaches, prompting interest in products that claim to enhance the efficiency of household appliances. Among these are plug-in devices, sometimes referred to as “energy-saving plugs” or “eco plugs,” which are marketed as cost-saving solutions. Some vendors also promote “voltage regulators” that claim to reduce energy usage by nearly one-third. […]

Costco has announced a partnership with the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to provide anti-obesity GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy, to its members at approximately half the standard price. Under this arrangement, members with a valid prescription can purchase a four-week supply of these injectable drugs for $499. This offer is available exclusively for those

A government oversight body, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba), advised Richard Fuller, a former minister and current shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, that he could accept a position with Investcorp Securities, a UK subsidiary of Bahrain-based Investcorp International. Fuller, who has been associated with Investcorp for over two years, consulted Acoba before

The evolving landscape of digital currencies has sparked varied responses among individuals and financial institutions. Some embrace the convenience of using digital platforms for transactions, while others express concerns about privacy and the potential for surveillance. The rise of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins raises questions about user anonymity and financial stability, particularly regarding how increased reliance

Harrods has allocated over £60 million to a compensation fund for individuals alleging historical abuse linked to former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away in 2023. The redress scheme, launched in March 2025, has been opened to more than 100 employees who may each claim up to £385,000. This initiative follows multiple accusations of

OpenAI announced the launch of Sora 2, a new artificial intelligence video generator, on Tuesday. The platform now includes a social feed enabling users to share realistic videos. However, shortly after the release, numerous videos began appearing in the feed and on other social media platforms, featuring copyrighted characters in inappropriate contexts, as well as

Datacenters, essential for storing servers and networking equipment that manage global digital traffic, are facing scrutiny over their environmental impact, particularly in relation to clean energy transition and water consumption. The rising demand for these facilities, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, has sparked concerns among public health advocates regarding potential pollution from PFAS

On a summer evening in Mérida, the capital of Yucatán state in Mexico, a percussion group led a procession organized by Múuch’ Xíinbal, a Maya land rights organization. Protesters, including children and elderly members of the community, carried placards stating, “Water is not for sale,” while chanting slogans expressing dissatisfaction with government actions regarding water

City residents worldwide are becoming familiar with rapid delivery services for takeout and groceries, but the introduction of delivery robots is still novel. Ahti Heinla, co-founder of Skype, is leading a startup called Starship Technologies, which aims to streamline delivery through these machines. Heinla claims that Starship can operate deliveries at a profit that is

A significant fine has been imposed on Great Western Railway (GWR) amounting to £1 million for violating health and safety regulations following the death of a young woman, Bethan Roper. The incident occurred on December 1, 2018, when Roper, aged 28, suffered a fatal head injury after leaning out of a droplight window and striking