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Sales set to double for chip giant Nvidia as AI frenzy persists
Technology giant Nvidia is set to reveal another surge in profits on the back of doubling revenues as it benefits from the rapid adoption of generative AI (artificial intelligence). The chip firm, which is currently the world’s second largest listed company behind Microsoft, has seen its share price surge moreContinue Reading
2,500 steelworkers to be laid off before Christmas as British Steel shutters Scunthorpe blast furnaces
Thousands of steelworkers are set to be laid off just before Christmas after British Steel brought forward plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe. In a move unions say will be devastating for the local community, at least 2,500 jobs are set to be put at risk by theContinue Reading
Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
Jack7_7/Shutterstock That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But what’s the science behind these headlines? The research offers a moreContinue Reading
F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton contract clause emerges as weather warning for Dutch …
Lewis Hamilton continues to be vocal about the lack of F1 race in Africa. The Mercedes driver has urged F1 bosses to get a move on and return the race to the continent. Speaking recently he said: “The time is 100 per cent right [to race in Africa]. We can’tContinue Reading
These colourful diagrams show how air quality has changed in over 100 countries around the world since 1850
Kirsty Pringle/data from http://airqualitystripes.info/, CC BY-NC-ND Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air quality stripes, a visual tool that captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus. Inspired by professorContinue Reading
Hiscox appoints new interim chair after death of Jonathan Bloomer
Hiscox has appointed a new interim chair, after the death of its former chair Jonathan Bloomer was confirmed yesterday. Colin Keogh, a senior independent director at the insurance group, will assume the role, the company said on Friday. Mr Bloomer died aboard the superyacht Bayesian earlier this week alongside hisContinue Reading
Stephen Graham praised by fans for ‘tremendous’ physical transformation in new boxing drama
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Stephen Graham has been praised for undergoing an incredible physical transformation for his role inContinue Reading
London stock market reforms hailed as major draw by Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure
The recent overhaul of London’s listing rules has made the UK’s stock market more attractive, according to Andy Hunter, Deputy Managing Director of CK Infrastructure, the first company to list under the new regulations. Hunter praised the reforms as “very welcome,” citing the streamlined process as a significant factor inContinue Reading
Man whose lung cancer was found ‘by coincidence’ first to have jab for disease
A scientist whose lung cancer was detected by doctors “by coincidence” has become the first person in the UK to receive a new vaccine for the disease. Janusz Racz, 67, is taking part in a trial of the jab which is designed to help the immune system recognise and fightContinue Reading
Children ‘need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills’
All UK children should be given a “digital vaccination” of access to technology and digital skills that ensures they are not susceptible to misinformation and to help close the digital divide, a new report has said. The report says a minimum digital living standards framework should be established, which wouldContinue Reading