Subscribers of some streaming services may be eligible to receive money from a $50 million settlement. This settlement comes from a lawsuit filed against Disney related to streaming prices.
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A $50 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit involving Disney.
The lawsuit concerns the prices charged for certain streaming services.
Subscribers of specific streaming platforms could get payment from this settlement.
The settlement is connected to claims about overpricing or unfair charges.
There is a limited time to apply to receive money from the settlement.
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Canada has started new tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of American products. These tariffs charge fees between 15% and 50% on some U.S. goods, affecting about 6% of U.S. exports to Canada.
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Canada imposed tariffs on Tuesday as a response to U.S. trade actions.
The tariffs apply to $27.6 billion of American products.
Tariff rates are set at 15%, 25%, and 50% depending on the product.
About 6% of the total U.S. exports to Canada are affected.
This move is part of an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
The tariffs increase the cost of U.S. goods sold in Canada.
Both countries have been using tariffs as trade tools in their dispute.
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Canada has started charging extra taxes, called tariffs, on some American products like milk, perfume, and golf clubs. This action is part of an ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States.
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Canada began applying new tariffs against the U.S. early Tuesday.
These tariffs affect products such as milk, perfume, and golf clubs.
The tariffs are a response to a trade conflict between the two countries.
This trade dispute is often referred to as a trade war.
The tariffs aim to put pressure on the U.S. during trade negotiations.
The issue is causing economic tension between Canada and the U.S.
Both countries have imposed tariffs on each other's goods before.
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Canada started charging extra taxes called tariffs on many U.S. products, including steel, aluminum, and appliances. This happened after the U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, placed tariffs on Canadian goods earlier.
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Canada’s tariffs began at midnight on Tuesday.
The tariffs apply to many products like steel, aluminum, appliances, electronics, wood, pulp, and paper.
The U.S. had already placed 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods.
These actions are part of a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.
So far, there have been no talks or agreements to resolve the issue.
President Trump warned the Canadian company Bombardier during this trade conflict.
The tariffs are meant to protect U.S. industries but also affect Canadian businesses.
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The article says that working from home is no longer just a temporary change because of the pandemic. Leaders who want to make employees come back to the office are arguing about a point that is now outdated.
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Remote work started as a response to the pandemic.
Remote work has become a normal way of working, not just temporary.
Some leaders want to require employees to return to the office.
These leaders are holding on to old reasons that no longer fit today’s work environment.
The article suggests that forcing office attendance should not be seen as a test of loyalty.
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British fashion designer Paul Smith spoke about his daily habits and career in an interview. He emphasized the importance of good manners in business and shared that he sometimes works on the shop floor in his Covent Garden store.
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Paul Smith is a well-known British fashion designer.
He writes thank you postcards every morning after his 5:30 AM swim.
Writing thank you notes is important to him for maintaining good business relationships.
He sometimes works in his store in Covent Garden, surprising customers.
The interview took place in his office and highlighted his collection of gifts from fans.
Paul Smith believes that past achievements in fashion do not guarantee current success.
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Canada has responded to President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs by placing heavy tariffs on some U.S. exports to Canada. This action is part of the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
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The United States placed tariffs on Canadian goods under President Trump’s trade policies.
Canada has retaliated with heavy tariffs on certain U.S. exports.
These tariffs are meant to counteract the impact of U.S. levies on Canadian products.
The trade dispute affects businesses and markets in both countries.
Tariffs are taxes charged on imported goods to protect domestic industries or retaliate in trade conflicts.
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The 60 Minutes team recently took a group photo at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, a historic CBS broadcasting location. The photo honors the show's history as it approaches its 59th season, which starts on September 13 and features stories including a military rescue and a profile of the Los Angeles Rams.
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The photo was taken by Mark Seliger, a well-known portrait photographer.
The team includes correspondents like Lesley Stahl and Norah O'Donnell, along with contributors such as Sebastian Junger.
The Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station has historical significance for CBS News dating back to 1939.
Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite once broadcasted from the Grand Central Terminal studios.
Murrow’s 1954 broadcast criticizing Senator Joseph McCarthy happened at this location.
The 59th season premiere will air on Sunday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.
The premiere includes an interview with a U.S. Air Force officer involved in a complex rescue in Iran.
The season will also cover a story about the Los Angeles Rams football team.
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Most major mortgage lenders in the UK have recently raised the cost of home loans. Borrowers who need to find a new mortgage deal face higher payments, and experts advise acting quickly instead of waiting for rates to drop.
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Nearly all big mortgage lenders in the UK have raised mortgage rates in recent days.
Borrowers renewing a five-year mortgage deal could pay over £5,000 more per year if they borrow the same amount.
Some lenders let people lock in a new mortgage deal up to six months before their current deal ends.
Interest rates on fixed mortgages stay the same until the deal expires, usually after two or five years.
Rising UK government borrowing costs and global economic uncertainty are pushing mortgage rates higher.
A typical two-year fixed mortgage on £250,000 now costs about £120 more per month than it did in early March.
Experts are unsure if more rate increases will happen but suggest borrowers seek advice quickly.
The Bank of England’s governor will be questioned on the recent bond market changes affecting borrowing costs.
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Officials in Wyoming found a rare and possibly harmful bacterium in wastewater from a Meta datacenter under construction. This has raised concerns about water pollution from datacenters, which use large amounts of water and sometimes release harmful substances back into the environment.
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A Wyoming test found Cupriavidus gilardii bacteria in 801,000 gallons of wastewater from a Meta datacenter contractor.
The wastewater was discharged into sewers, not the public drinking water, but officials worried about exposure through evaporation.
Cheyenne city officials stopped accepting wastewater from Meta’s contractor in July, a decision now being appealed.
Meta said independent tests found no bacteria and questioned the city’s test results.
Similar environmental concerns around datacenters have appeared in Virginia, West Virginia, and New York.
The Waterkeeper Alliance reports many groups are focusing on datacenter wastewater pollution, including chemicals like PFAS and heavy metals.
Datacenters use large amounts of water mainly for cooling powerful computers, then release water back to the system under permit controls.
Lawsuits are possible, such as one planned by Flint Riverkeeper against a Georgia datacenter for polluting a river.
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President Donald Trump threatened to stop Bombardier, a Canadian airplane maker, from selling jets in the U.S. unless it makes the planes in the United States. Bombardier said it already uses many American parts and suppliers, supporting thousands of U.S. jobs across many states.
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President Trump said Bombardier must build planes in the U.S. to sell in the American market.
Bombardier makes many parts of its jets, like wings and flight controls, in the U.S. and works with about 2,800 American companies.
Bombardier supports tens of thousands of jobs in the U.S., with a significant workforce in Kansas.
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas highlighted Bombardier’s importance to local jobs and asked the Trump administration to recognize this.
Canada’s government is buying early warning planes from Saab and Bombardier, which include 20% U.S. content.
Alternative Canadian plane purchases could have come from U.S. companies Boeing and L3Harris.
Bombardier was founded in Quebec and started by making snowmobiles before focusing on private business jets.
The Canadian government is reviewing plans to buy U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, while Saab plans to build fighter jets in Canada.
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Jill Schlesinger says she is hoping for a stock market crash. A financial expert, Kayla Sabbagh, explains that a market crash can sometimes help people’s finances. The show also helps a caller named Jessica plan her money for moving across the country.
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Jill Schlesinger is a financial commentator discussing the stock market.
She says she is "rooting for" or hoping for a market crash.
Kayla Sabbagh, a Certified Financial Planner, joins the discussion.
They explain that market crashes can sometimes create financial opportunities.
The show includes a caller, Jessica, who gets advice on her financial plan for relocating.
The episode is part of the program "Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger" on CBS News.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut 4,000 jobs over two years, worrying many businesses that supply parts to the carmaker, especially in the West Midlands. These job losses come amid growing challenges like competition from Chinese carmakers, tariffs from President Donald Trump, and recovery from a cyber-attack that disrupted JLR's production.
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Jaguar Land Rover announced 4,000 job cuts mainly affecting its head office staff.
JLR faces strong competition, trade tensions from U.S. tariffs, and a recent cyber-attack.
The carmaker aims to save £1.7 billion through these job reductions.
Many companies that supply parts to JLR employ tens of thousands of people in the UK, especially in the West Midlands.
JLR contributed £8.7 billion to the West Midlands economy in 2024, about 4.7% of the region’s total.
A cyber-attack last year paused JLR production for four weeks and caused a £200 million loss.
JLR’s profit before tax dropped to £14 million from £2.5 billion the previous year.
Suppliers like Evtec, which makes car parts, fear the automotive market will shrink without stronger government support.
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Hollywood's summer box office has just had its best performance in ten years. This marks a significant change in movie-going habits since the pandemic.
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The summer box office reached its highest earnings in a decade.
This represents the biggest change in the movie industry’s audience since COVID-19.
The article highlights a return to strong movie attendance after pandemic-related challenges.
The record was set during the summer season, a key time for movie releases.
The success suggests renewed public interest in going to theaters.
No specific movie titles or figures were mentioned in the article excerpt.
The news reflects broader economic activity in the entertainment sector.
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Albania is becoming a popular place for people to get cheaper dental work, similar to Turkey’s medical tourism. In Tirana, the capital, many dental clinics offer affordable treatments, attracting patients from other countries, especially the UK and Italy.
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Tirana has nearly 400 dental clinics, mostly in the city center, for a population of about 600,000.
Dental implants in Albania cost around €600 ($700), similar to prices in Turkey but much cheaper than in the UK, France, or Germany.
Anthony Hook, a UK patient, chose Albania for dental implants because of concerns about safety in Turkey.
The UK Foreign Office warns British citizens about risks and deaths related to medical procedures in Turkey in 2025.
Flights to Tirana have increased, making it easier for international patients to visit.
Elite Dental, one of Tirana’s largest clinics, is licensed and employs 15 dentists focused on life-improving treatments.
Albania’s non-EU status helps keep dental prices low.
The Albanian Medical Tourism Association was recently created to support quality in the growing medical tourism industry.
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Chris Rokos, one of the UK’s richest taxpayers, plans to move to Greece and open an office in Athens. Greece offers a special tax rule that lets wealthy foreigners pay a fixed annual tax on all money earned abroad.
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Chris Rokos paid £330 million in UK taxes last year, ranking third on The Sunday Times list of top taxpayers.
He plans to move from the UK to Greece, where a flat yearly tax of €100,000 (£86,000) applies to foreign income for qualifying wealthy residents.
Rokos intends to open an office in Athens.
In March, he pledged £190 million to Cambridge University to create a new school of government.
Rokos studied mathematics at Oxford and previously attended a state primary school and Eton College on scholarship.
The UK government says it remains competitive for investment and talent despite Rokos’s move.
This decision comes before Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget, which may include tax changes.
Rokos’s representatives have not commented publicly on his reasons for moving.
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Oil prices are rising towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi energy facilities by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis. The attacks have disrupted oil production in the region, increasing concerns about inflation and economic stability worldwide.
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Brent crude oil price rose above $98 a barrel, the highest since July 24.
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi energy sites, causing over 70 injuries.
Saudi Aramco’s refinery in Jizan was targeted in the attacks.
Iran warned of creating a restricted maritime zone in the Gulf if U.S. economic pressure continues.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed drastically from 130 to about 7 ships daily.
Higher oil prices are causing inflation concerns for global economies.
UK mortgage rates have increased recently due to bond market changes.
The Bank of England will be questioned on interest rates and inflation impact from the conflict.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos plans to leave the UK and move to Greece, where he will open a new office. He is among several wealthy individuals leaving the UK due to recent tax changes affecting foreign income, capital gains, and inheritance.
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Chris Rokos founded Rokos Capital Management in 2015 and is worth about $4 billion.
He paid around £330 million in UK taxes in 2025, ranking third in the Sunday Times list of top taxpayers.
Rokos plans to move to Greece, which offers a tax deal for wealthy investors involving a flat tax of €100,000 per year if they invest €500,000 within three years.
Rokos has donated £190 million to the University of Cambridge to create the Rokos School of Government.
Recent UK tax changes include taxing foreign income and gains after four years and taxing global assets for inheritance after 10 years for non-domiciled residents.
Other billionaires like Shravin Bharti Mittal, Nassef Sawiris, and Richard Gnodde have also left the UK for countries like Italy, the UAE, and Abu Dhabi.
Official data show a small decline (0.5%) in non-domiciled residents in the UK in the latest tax year.
Countries like Italy also offer low flat taxes to attract wealthy foreigners.
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UK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term work placements over the next three years for young people aged 18-24 who are not working, studying, or in training. The scheme, called Opening Shift, is supported by the government and aims to help young people gain skills, confidence, and job experience.
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More than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Asda, John Lewis, Tesco, and Greggs, are involved in the scheme.
The placements last two to four weeks and offer 16 to 35 hours of work per week.
Participants will continue to receive universal credit benefits during their placement to avoid losing financial support.
Each young person will be offered a "buddy" at work to help them learn and adjust to the role.
At the end of the placement, participants are guaranteed a job interview, with potential for full employment.
The UK has about 1 million young people considered Neet (not in employment, education, or training), with concerns that this number could rise.
The scheme is supported by the Department for Work and Pensions and coordinated through the British Retail Consortium.
Marc Bolland, former M&S chief executive, leads the taskforce and helped develop the initiative through his experience with the charity Movement to Work.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, mainly at its head office in Coventry. Experts warn this could hurt the company’s ability to develop new electric cars and affect many jobs in the West Midlands region.
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JLR will reduce its workforce by 4,000 jobs, mostly at the Coventry head office.
Up to 200,000 jobs in the wider supply chain are connected to JLR.
Experts worry that cutting research and development staff may slow future car innovations.
JLR faces challenges including falling sales, a major cyber-attack, competition from China, and rising energy costs.
The company is investing billions to shift towards electric vehicles.
A new electric Jaguar car will be unveiled on October 6, seen as an important moment for JLR’s future.
Regional leaders want to keep skilled workers in the West Midlands and have created a support fund for workers leaving JLR voluntarily.
Experts believe cutting jobs is a strategy to reduce costs and survive current challenges but could risk long-term competitiveness.
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