Oil markets have whipsawed since the start of the Iran war, with supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz driving extreme price swings and historic volatility.
Local councils and Airbnb are sharing data to identify and tackle the illegal subletting of social homes on short-term rental platforms. The initiative aims to recover thousands of properties for those in need, with offenders facing eviction, fines, or prison.
As the UK faces another heatwave, readers are sharing creative and practical tips for staying cool. Methods range from freezing bedding and using foil on windows to painting yoghurt on glass and sleeping in gardens or campervans.
Experts offer six practical tips to stay cool during hot weather, including strategic window ventilation, using fans effectively (with ice cubes for extra cooling), avoiding heat-generating appliances, reducing humidity, wearing natural fibers, and utilizing public 'cool spaces'.
Experts advise extra precautions for vulnerable groups like the elderly and young children during hot weather. Heat exhaustion symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and confusion, potentially leading to heatstroke, a medical emergency. The UKHSA recommends staying cool indoors, drinking fluids, and avoiding the sun during peak hours.
As UK temperatures soar, experts advise on diet changes for hot weather. Focus on easily digestible foods like fruits, vegetables, and carbs, stay hydrated with water-rich foods, and consider warm drinks. Avoid excessive protein and caffeine.
Apple is testing DRAM chips from China's CXMT for domestic use and lobbying the US government for wider approval. This move occurs amid US efforts to curb China's tech ambitions, with CXMT poised to be key in China's AI supply chain and planning a significant IPO.
