Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

BBC - Oct 22, 2026

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

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Marshall blames Ukraine war for high diesel prices

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) on Wednesday blamed the war in Ukraine for high diesel prices, with energy costs as a key concern in the rapidly approaching midterms. “The real problem with the cost of diesel, in particular, is No. 1, is the Ukraine war, and because of that, diesel production has gone down. But beyond...

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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

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Thousands of cans of Walmart-brand fruit cocktail recalled

More than 40,000 cans of fruit cocktail are impacted.

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Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years

The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

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Stocks Fall and Oil Rises as Investors Retreat from Mounting Risks

Earnings reports from big technology companies spooked investors and the price of oil jumped to its highest level in months.

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After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform?

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Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in A.I.-Driven Push to Lower Costs

The move is the latest illustration of a company saying it believes it can be more efficient with fewer workers because of artificial intelligence.

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Zuckerberg’s Big Deal to Stay in California

The agreement that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, cut to stay in California underscores businesses’ fears about a major tax proposal.

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What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

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Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

Roslynn Garner-Gatley uses a hot water bottle bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

Oct 22, 2026

Iowa, Usually Red, Is in Play This Midterm as Economic Woes Mount

The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.

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For Clues About How A.I. Will Change Work, Look to the Past

Economists hope earlier episodes of labor disruption, from the Industrial Revolution to the Great Depression, can help us prepare for the age of artificial intelligence.