Centrica, owner of British Gas, plans to cut 1,300 jobs (800 new, 500 confirmed) from call centres and back office over two years, citing changing customer behaviour towards digital channels. This comes as retail profits rose despite falling customer numbers and an expected £112m compensation payout.
A Polícia Militar apreendeu veículos na Marginal Pinheiros, em São Paulo, por manobras perigosas e participação em eventos automotivos não autorizados, enquadrando a ocorrência no artigo 174 do CTB. A infração é gravíssima e prevê multa e suspensão da CNH.
UK consumer confidence rose significantly in July, driven by the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming PM, England's World Cup run, and hopes for Middle East peace. Despite this, personal finance outlook remained cautious, and rising oil prices from renewed US-Iran conflict threaten inflation forecasts.
England's Jos Buttler has climbed to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts, surpassing Chris Gayle during a Hundred 2026 match at Lord's. This milestone highlights his return to form after a challenging period, placing him 231 runs behind leader Kieron Pollard.
Centrica, owner of British Gas, will cut 1,300 call centre jobs over two years, citing a 20% reduction in customer calls and a preference for digital channels. CEO Chris O'Shea stated AI isn't the main driver, but the company is deploying AI tools. This comes as retail profits rose despite customer losses.
Trens das linhas 11-Coral, 12-Safira e 13-Jade da Trivia Trens pararam em São Paulo devido a falha de energia e um incêndio em um trem. Passageiros andaram nos trilhos, estações lotaram e o rodízio de veículos na Zona Leste foi suspenso.
La Banca Centrale Europea ha mantenuto i tassi d'interesse invariati, con la presidente Lagarde che ha rivelato un dibattito interno su un possibile rialzo. Ha sottolineato una crescita modesta e la necessità di misure pubbliche temporanee contro il caro energia, confermando la sua permanenza fino al 2027.
Tesla reported Q2 financial results with total revenues up 26% to $28.2 billion, but operating expenses surged 47%, causing profit margins to drop to 1.4% and net income to fall 5%. Heavy spending on AI and robotaxis contributed to negative free cash flow.
Il presidente ucraino Volodymyr Zelensky ha sostituito il comandante in capo delle Forze Armate, Oleksandr Syrskyi, con Mykhailo Drapatyi. Intanto, si intensificano gli sforzi diplomatici, con incontri tra figure chiave e richieste di pace.
Os Estados Unidos impuseram uma tarifa de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros, alegando que a legislação e decisões judiciais contra big techs ameaçam a liberdade de expressão. Especialistas brasileiros refutam a acusação, vendo-a como pretexto para punir o Brasil e garantir que as empresas estrangeiras operem sem prestação de contas no país.
TSMC is committing over $200 billion to advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., driven by President Trump's pressure and tariff threats. This expansion, while boosting market cap, is increasing production costs and diluting gross margins, despite strong demand from the AI boom.
Super Micro Computer's shares jumped 15% after the server maker announced higher gross margin projections (15-17%) for the June quarter, up from 8.2-8.4%, citing favorable customer and product mix. The company reported record backlog and over $60 billion in new orders, driven by surging demand for AI servers containing Nvidia GPUs, also boosting rivals Dell and HPE.
Morellato Group, la principale azienda italiana di gioielleria e orologeria, ha chiuso l'esercizio al 28 febbraio con un fatturato consolidato di 750 milioni di euro (+4%) e un Ebitda margin del 21%, confermando la sua solidità grazie a un modello integrato e una strategia omnichannel.
Quick commerce platforms in India are demanding higher margins, increased marketing spends, and adopting auction-style bidding for product visibility from consumer goods companies. This shift, driven by their growing market dominance, is raising costs for FMCG firms, with Reliance Retail also renegotiating terms.
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas, ending a nearly two-year leadership vacuum after Yahya Sinwar's assassination. Al-Hayya, seen as a pragmatist, won by a single vote against Khaled Meshaal and may facilitate US-led negotiations on Gaza's future.
Spain's national football team, led by midfielder Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, secured its second World Cup title in the US, 16 years after its first. The victory, marked by a dominant performance against Argentina, was celebrated with trophy presentations and team camaraderie.
JPMorgan Chase reported AI led to up to 40% headcount reductions in some areas, but CEO Jamie Dimon expressed skepticism about AI providing a lasting competitive advantage. The bank expects increased AI spending despite Dimon's doubts, reporting strong Q2 earnings.
China's Ministry of Finance announced a new consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, effective September 1 and April 1 respectively, starting at 2% and rising to 4% a year later, impacting manufacturers and the electric vehicle sector.
UnitedHealth Group exceeded second-quarter earnings estimates and increased its full-year profit outlook, driven by improved management of high medical costs and a significant $1.5 billion investment in AI to streamline operations. The company's stock jumped over 7% on the news, despite ongoing elevated medical costs and membership declines.
The UN emphasizes housing as a fundamental human right, encompassing security, services, and dignity, not merely an investment. Financialization, climate change, and conflict displace millions, with over 1.8 billion in inadequate housing. Legal frameworks like the UDHR and ICESCR support this right, requiring governments to implement policies for adequate, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing for all.
O festival Funk In Bauru, que acontece em 22 de agosto, reunirá MC Rodolfinho, MC Joãozinho VT, MC Kako e MC Tuto. O evento busca suprir a demanda por shows de funk no centro-oeste paulista e combater a marginalização do gênero.
O funk paulista, especialmente o 'funk bruxaria', adota apelidos como Bruxo e Mago, criando personagens que definem a identidade artística. Essa estética sombria e misteriosa influencia música, moda e audiovisual, ressignificando símbolos marginalizados e expressando resistência cultural.
A Ponte Anita Garibaldi, em Laguna (SC), foi interditada nos dois sentidos para manutenção preventiva em um cabo. Os trabalhos devem durar 10 dias, com desvios sinalizados para o tráfego.
A Ponte Anita Garibaldi, em Laguna (SC), foi interditada na noite de quinta-feira (9) para reparo emergencial. A ViaCosteira, concessionária responsável, informou que a necessidade foi identificada em inspeções contínuas. A liberação parcial do tráfego está prevista para 20 de julho.
