Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced, according to BBC News.
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Friends Who Spend Freely: How to Keep Up Without Breaking the Bank
A reader asks MarketWatch how to manage friendships when friends spend lavishly on luxury hotels and meals, while they and their husband have a tighter budget.
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Bethesda Boss Confirms Obsidian Entertainment Will Remain a Distinct Team
Bethesda's Jill Braff has assured staff that Obsidian Entertainment will keep its distinct identity and leadership structure, according to a company-wide email.
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Lidl Banned from Selling Copycat Birkenstock Sandals, Dutch Court Rules
A Dutch court has ruled that Lidl must stop selling sandals that imitate Birkenstock designs and must compensate the German footwear maker, according to BBC Business.
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Google Expands AI & Economy Team with New Academic Experts
Google AI announces the addition of academic advisors, fellows, and internal researchers to its AI & Economy team, aiming to deepen research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and economic systems.
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Discord's age verification era begins despite community backlash
Discord has started implementing age verification, but according to the company, 90% of users will not have to verify their age. The move has faced community backlash.
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BP Lagged Rivals Through Two Energy Crises, But One Wall Street Firm Now Says Buy
MarketWatch reports that integrated oil giant BP has underperformed its closest rivals over the last three to five years, but a leading Wall Street firm now sees it as a buying opportunity.
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How Much Do You Spend on a Birthday Present?
A BBC Business piece asks whether expensive gifts show you care, or if a simple drink in a pub is a worthy birthday present.
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Undead Labs Confirms Employee-Owned Studio Status
Undead Labs has announced its independence and is now operating as an employee-owned game development studio, according to GamesIndustry.biz.
Read briefingData Centres Turn to Light to Cut Power Use
Data centres are switching from copper wires to optical technology to save power and increase capacity, according to a BBC Technology report.
Read briefingLiving Without the Bank of Mum and Dad: Three Young Adults Share Their Stories
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support, highlighting the challenges of financial independence.
Read briefingTechCrunch Founder Summit Agenda Revealed for November 4 in Boston
TechCrunch has revealed the agenda for its Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 in Boston. The event will focus on fundraising, hiring, and AI insights, according to the publisher.
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