Nissan has stopped developing a fully electric version of its popular Qashqai model as part of cost-cutting efforts. The company is considering new plans for its Sunderland factory, including possible financial help from the UK government and building cars for other makers.
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Nissan paused work on a full electric Qashqai last year at its Sunderland plant in the UK.
The Sunderland factory is the largest car plant in the UK and currently makes the electric Leaf and an upcoming electric Juke.
Nissan is closing one of two production lines at Sunderland due to lower demand for its vehicles.
The company signed an agreement to explore building cars for China’s manufacturer Chery.
Nissan plans to cut costs by closing seven factories and reducing 20,000 jobs globally.
The Qashqai model made up about 45% of Nissan's European sales in 2025, with petrol and hybrid options still available.
If restarted, the Qashqai electric vehicle would not launch before the early 2030s.
Nissan says it remains focused on growing its hybrid and electric vehicle lineup despite changing demand in Europe.
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StubHub UK was fined nearly £900,000 by the UK competition watchdog for adding hidden fees at the end of ticket purchases. The company must also pay refunds totaling more than £590,000 to over 50,000 customers who were charged extra fees not shown at the start of booking.
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StubHub UK was fined £889,200 for breaking consumer protection laws.
They must pay refunds totaling over £590,000 to 51,350 customers.
The average refund per customer is about £10.33.
Hidden fees included mandatory delivery and service charges added only at checkout.
This practice is called “drip pricing” and is illegal in the UK.
The fine included a 40% reduction because StubHub admitted to the wrongdoing and settled.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) used new powers to enforce consumer law without going to court.
The CMA is also investigating other companies like Viagogo UK, Gold’s Gym, and several homeware retailers for similar issues.
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Ed Miliband will say that the UK must continue with its net zero climate targets to create jobs and boost growth. Over £100 billion in private investments in clean energy has been pledged during the current parliament, showing a growing green economy in the UK.
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Ed Miliband will speak at London Climate Action Week about the importance of net zero targets.
More than £100 billion of private investment has been announced in clean energy since the UK government took office.
The investments focus mainly on offshore wind, solar power, and the electricity grid, planned mostly between 2024 and 2031.
The clean energy sector has grown faster than the rest of the economy and tends to create higher-paying jobs.
Miliband is seen as a potential future chancellor, and his net zero policies have been a point of debate within the government and unions.
Some critics say the net zero push harms the economy, but experts argue it supports economic growth and job creation.
Investment comes from both UK companies and foreign sources such as the EU and Japan.
The future of net zero policies may be uncertain with the possibility of a new prime minister and chancellor.
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Many stores and brands offer big discounts during Amazon Prime Day to attract customers who do not want to shop on Amazon. This article lists 26 recommended sales from different companies, featuring a variety of products such as kitchenware, home goods, and tech devices.
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Amazon Prime Day is a yearly event with large discounts on many products for Prime members.
Competitors like Walmart, Best Buy, and smaller brands offer their own sales during the same time.
The article recommends 26 top deals from trusted brands that the staff have personally tested.
Recommended products include kitchenware, like Anyday glass dishes and Caraway cookware, and tech items like Sony noise-cancelling earbuds.
Discounts can be as much as 48% off original prices on some items.
The list is updated daily during the sales period.
Some deals highlighted include Cozy Earth bath towels, Helix mattresses, and Ninja coolers.
Many products are praised for quality and usefulness, even without discounts.
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Ticket reseller StubHub was fined £900,000 for not showing customers the full price of tickets upfront. Over 50,000 buyers will get refunds after an investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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StubHub did not clearly show total ticket prices including extra fees before checkout.
The CMA fined StubHub £900,000 for this practice.
More than 50,000 customers will receive refunds.
The average refund per customer is expected to be about £10.
Hidden fees in pricing are illegal because they mislead customers.
StubHub will contact customers to arrange their refunds.
The CMA investigated other firms for similar hidden fee issues.
The goal is to protect consumers from unexpected extra charges when buying online.
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Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious about the ongoing war in Iran and its impact on the economy. Oil prices fell slightly after U.S. and Iran officials held talks, while U.S. stock markets had mixed trading, with some big technology companies experiencing noticeable drops.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped by 0.9% to 71,681.29 early Tuesday.
South Korea's Kospi index fell 2.8%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.4%, and Shanghai Composite rose by 0.2%.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 remained nearly flat with a slight increase of less than 0.1%.
U.S. crude oil price increased slightly to $74.21 a barrel, and Brent crude rose to $78.13 a barrel after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield increased to 4.50%, reflecting expectations of possible interest rate hikes to control inflation.
The S&P 500 index fell 0.4%, ending an 11-win streak over 12 weeks, while the Dow Jones rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3%.
Shares of major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Broadcom fell by around 4.5% to 5%.
SpaceX shares dropped 16.4% after a recent initial surge following its stock market debut.
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Pauline Hanson said that small businesses will fail if they have to pay for parental leave, but in Australia it is not required by law for employers to pay parental leave. Most businesses already provide paid parental leave, and employees can take up to 12 months of unpaid leave. The government will increase its paid parental leave support to 26 weeks starting July 1.
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Employers in Australia are not legally required to pay for parental leave.
Employees can take up to 12 months of unpaid leave under the National Employment Standards.
Nearly 70% of businesses currently offer some form of paid parental leave.
The government’s paid parental leave program will increase from 24 to 26 weeks at minimum wage starting July 1.
Pauline Hanson said government, not businesses, should pay for parental leave costs.
Hanson said small businesses cannot afford to pay for parental leave and may close if forced to do so.
Labor officials said Hanson misunderstood the policy and that paid parental leave helps families without harming small businesses.
The Nationals’ leader asked Hanson to explain her party’s change in position on parental leave.
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Australia will continue to allow the use of the herbicide paraquat, even though over 70 countries have banned it due to worries it may cause Parkinson’s disease. The Australian regulator, APVMA, decided this after reviewing many studies but did not find clear proof that paraquat causes the disease. However, they will enforce stricter rules to reduce risks to farm workers and wildlife.
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Paraquat is banned in more than 70 countries because of health concerns.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) reviewed paraquat and decided to keep it legal.
APVMA’s review did not find a definite cause-and-effect link between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease.
Stricter limits will be placed on how much paraquat can be used and on safety measures for those applying it.
Paraquat is mainly used in farming grains, sugarcane, cotton, and horticulture in Australia.
Other countries like the European Union and the UK banned paraquat citing safety concerns.
Some internal company documents revealed early concerns about paraquat’s potential harm.
Parkinson’s researchers in Australia disagree with APVMA, saying studies show paraquat increases Parkinson’s risk by about three times.
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Ten years after the UK left the European Union, studies show that Brexit has made the UK economy about 6 to 8 percent smaller than it would have been if the country had stayed in the EU. This economic damage has made people in Britain poorer and caused losses in government tax revenue that funds public services.
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Brexit took place on June 23, 2016, after a close public vote.
Experts estimate the UK’s economy is now between 6 and 8 percent smaller than if it had stayed in the EU.
This economic shrinkage means the average UK citizen is up to 8 percent poorer.
Government tax revenue has decreased because of the smaller economy.
Businesses that frequently trade with the EU are performing worse than those that do not.
Increased paperwork and costs have made trading goods like cars and food more difficult.
For example, exporting lamb and beef now requires 26 stamped papers instead of one.
A new UK-EU trade agreement for certain foods is expected in summer 2027 but will come late for many businesses.
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Queensland’s treasurer, David Janetzki, released a budget showing large deficits and rising state debt expected to exceed $200 billion in three years. Despite increased coal royalties and economic growth forecasts, the state faces the risk of a credit rating downgrade but aims for a budget surplus by 2029-30.
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Queensland’s state borrowing is expected to top $202 billion by 2028-29.
The government forecasted a $1.9 billion operating deficit in 2028-29 and a modest surplus of $619 million in 2029-30.
Coal royalties are expected to rise from $4.79 billion in 2025-26 to $6.9 billion in 2026-27, helped by a 6% export increase.
The state government predicts a 5.1% increase in revenue over the coming years, mainly from taxes and royalties.
Spending will grow from $100.8 billion in 2025-26 to $111.6 billion in 2029-30.
The government plans to save $500 million by better managing procurement, reducing senior executive positions, and cutting contractor costs.
Queensland government aims to keep the 50 cent fare scheme and prioritizes infrastructure, including $119.2 billion for roads, buses, and rail.
The upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympics budget remains partly unclear, but the government is confident in staying near the $7.1 billion venue cost estimate.
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A children’s book called "The Weighty Word Book," written over 40 years ago by English professors, became popular again after a video about it went viral on TikTok. Because of this viral attention, the book sold more copies in one week than it had in almost 20 years.
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The book is titled "The Weighty Word Book."
It was written by English professors at the University of Colorado.
The book was self-published more than 40 years ago.
A video about the book became popular on TikTok recently.
The viral video caused a sudden increase in sales.
The book sold more in one week than it had in nearly two decades.
The story was shared by CBS News reporter Tony Dokoupil.
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Alan Greenspan, who led the U.S. Federal Reserve for many years, has died at 100 from Parkinson’s complications. He was known as a powerful figure in the economy, guiding the country through long growth but also facing criticism after the financial crisis.
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Alan Greenspan was the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
He died on Monday at the age of 100.
The cause of death was complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Greenspan led the Federal Reserve during a long period of economic growth.
He strongly supported free market policies.
Some people criticized his views after the financial crisis.
Paul Solman reviewed Greenspan’s life and impact in this article.
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General Motors has installed about 50 new robot arms at its main electric vehicle factory in Detroit, while over 1,300 workers remain laid off. The United Auto Workers union is concerned about job losses due to automation and argues GM should bring workers back instead of increasing robots.
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GM installed around 50 robot arms made by FANUC at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit.
The robots help attach parts during vehicle assembly.
More than 1,300 GM workers are currently laid off indefinitely, following earlier layoffs.
The United Auto Workers union opposes the increase in automation amid job losses.
Other automakers like Ford, Stellantis, and Hyundai are also increasing robotics in their US factories.
Hyundai plans to use humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics in its Georgia EV plant by 2028.
FANUC, the robot maker, has operated nearly fully automated “dark factories” since 2001.
Chinese companies lead in “dark factory” automation, producing many vehicles with few human operators.
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California drivers have filed a lawsuit against several gas station operators accusing them of using artificial intelligence (AI) to raise gasoline prices. The lawsuit claims the use of AI tools violated state laws designed to prevent price fixing and caused higher gas prices across the state.
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Gas stations operated by BP, Circle K, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart, and Albertsons are named in the lawsuit.
The drivers say these companies used AI software from a company called Kalibrate to set higher gas prices.
The lawsuit alleges this use of AI violates California’s Cartwright Act and assembly bill 325, which targets algorithmic price fixing.
Gas prices reportedly increased by as much as 30 cents per gallon in areas where many stations use this AI.
Each additional penny in gas price costs California drivers about $134 million annually.
Gas prices in California average $5.58 per gallon, compared to the national average of $3.93.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Sacramento and seeks damages for drivers overcharged for gas.
Defendants operate more than 1,700 gas stations in California; Kalibrate is also named as a defendant.
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Major soda companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper will add QR codes on their packaging. Scanning the codes links customers to a website with information about over 140 beverage ingredients and their safety.
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The American Beverage Association announced the new QR code initiative on beverage packaging.
QR codes connect consumers to the "Good to Know" website with ingredient definitions and safety details.
Over 140 ingredients used in sodas are explained on the site, including common and less-known ones like Lion's Mane and L-Carnitine.
The website does not show the exact ingredient list for each soda brand; customers still must check the label on the product.
Other participating brands include Celsius, Monster Energy, Polar Beverages, and Red Bull.
The safety information aligns with global food safety agencies, including the FDA and the European Food Safety Authority.
This initiative supports transparency as the government promotes healthier drink choices under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" campaign.
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Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) governments are releasing state budgets with key changes to infrastructure spending and road tolls. Queensland plans a cautious budget focused on infrastructure and avoiding new taxes, while NSW will lower the weekly toll cap from $60 to $50 for one year to help drivers with costs.
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Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki will present his second budget, budgeting $119.2 billion for infrastructure over four years.
Queensland will spend $55.9 billion on roads and transport upgrades, replacing a planned Gold Coast light rail with a bus project.
Queensland government finances are under pressure, with debt predicted to reach 150% of revenue by 2028.
Queensland officials promise no new or increased taxes and will continue funding a 50-cent public transport fare.
NSW will reduce the weekly toll cap from $60 to $50 for one year starting July 6 to ease costs for drivers.
Nearly 950,000 NSW toll users have received cash back under the current toll cap.
NSW will scrap tolling administration fees from July for drivers without a toll account, as promised before the 2023 election.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the budget will focus on relief, reform, and financial discipline without introducing free fares like Victoria.
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Gas prices in the U.S. have dropped by more than 13% over the past month, largely due to progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipping. While prices are expected to continue falling in the short term, experts say the decline will slow down because oil demand remains strong.
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The national average price of a gallon of gas is $3.92 as of June 22, 2026, down 62 cents (13.6%) from a month ago.
Gas prices were below $3 per gallon in late February before the conflict involving Iran caused a major oil shock.
The Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran, affecting about 20% of the world’s oil supply and causing prices to rise.
U.S. and Iranian officials are negotiating in Switzerland to reach an agreement to reopen the strait and allow toll-free commercial shipping for 60 days.
Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell more than 20% to around $75.50 per barrel since last month.
Some parts of the expected increase in oil supply are already reflected in current gas prices.
Demand for gasoline remains high as countries refill oil reserves and people travel for summer vacations.
Experts predict gas prices will keep falling for a few weeks but the rate of decline will slow over time.
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Polymarket paid social media users to post videos pretending they won large bets on its prediction market, but these bets were fake and made on copycat websites. The company used this marketing strategy to attract users to its mostly unregulated platform, which is technically barred in the US.
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Polymarket hired social media creators to film fake bets showing big winnings to promote its service.
These creators used near-identical scripts and simulated trades on copycat sites, not the real platform.
One creator posted winning $100,000 on a fake bet about President Trump saying “McDonald’s,” but the bet never happened.
Polymarket’s main platform is blocked in the US since 2022 after being called an illegal exchange by regulators.
The company offers a limited, regulated US version through a mobile app acquired from a licensed firm.
The fake bet videos got over 140 million views on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Social media creators were paid between $2,000 and $3,000 a month and told not to reveal they were paid by Polymarket.
The Wall Street Journal reviewed thousands of videos and messages showing how Polymarket directed and managed this campaign.
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Brian Kelly, known as the Points Guy, shared tips to help people get the most out of their summer travel. The article focuses on his travel advice for the summer season.
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Brian Kelly is called the Points Guy.
He provides a guide for summer travel tips.
The tips aim to maximize the benefits of summer trips.
The advice is intended for travelers planning summer vacations.
The article was shared on June 22, 2026.
The focus is on how to improve travel experiences during summer.
The content is related to travel and leisure.
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The global food system is facing big challenges due to resource limits and climate impacts like drought and heat, which are raising food prices and threatening supply. New technologies and business changes are being explored to create healthier, more natural, and sustainable food production from farming to packaging.
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The world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, increasing food demand.
Recent events, like a four-month blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, exposed weaknesses in fertilizer supply routes.
Climate problems such as droughts and heat waves are reducing crop yields worldwide.
Many people eat highly processed foods, which studies link to health problems.
Governments can influence food systems through policies like eating guidelines and farming subsidies.
Agricultural technology and ingredient companies are using biotech to improve sustainable food production.
The food supply chain, including agriculture, ingredients, and packaging, is adapting to support human and environmental health.
The report highlights efforts to build a more sustainable and natural food system.
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