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The UK government is divided about how quickly to raise the minimum wage for 18- to 20-year-olds amid high youth unemployment. Some officials want to slow the wage increases, while others say there is no solid proof that higher youth wages cause job losses.
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Youth unemployment in the UK has risen sharply, with over a million young people neither working nor studying.
The government promised to equalize the minimum wage for 18- to 20-year-olds with that of older workers but did not specify a timeline.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle thinks now is not the right time to raise youth minimum wage to the full adult rate.
Treasury Minister Torsten Bell says there is no clear evidence that past youth wage increases hurt employment.
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn’s report found youth unemployment costs the UK more than £125 billion yearly.
The Low Pay Commission raised the main minimum wage by 4.1%, and the youth rate by 8.5%; current rates are £12.71 and £10.85 per hour.
The Commission will recommend minimum wage rates for April 2027 in October, and some in government hope for smaller increases.
Ministers recently changed their guidance to focus on improving youth employment rates rather than just unemployment numbers.
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A long-term certificate of deposit (CD) lets savers earn a fixed interest rate over a set time, protecting their money from market ups and downs. For a $10,000 deposit, savers can earn hundreds to thousands of dollars in interest depending on how long they keep the CD.
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A CD offers a fixed interest rate that stays the same until it matures.
Typical interest rates for long-term CDs in June are around 4.15% to 4.20%.
A $10,000 CD held for 18 months at 4.15% earns about $629 in interest.
A 5-year CD at 4.20% can earn about $2,284 in interest.
A 10-year CD at 3.90% can earn roughly $4,661 in interest.
CDs require savers to lock up their money until maturity and may charge penalties for early withdrawal.
CD interest is subject to taxes, which can affect total earnings.
CDs are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000, providing security for deposits.
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Heating and cooling costs have grown higher in recent years, taking a bigger part of household budgets. Making small changes like upgrading thermostats, replacing air filters, and sealing air leaks can lower these energy bills without making homes less comfortable.
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Heating and cooling expenses have increased due to rising utility costs and inflation.
Older HVAC systems often consume more energy and raise bills.
Smart thermostats adjust temperatures automatically to save energy when no one is home.
Dirty air filters block airflow, making HVAC systems work harder and use more energy.
Air filters should be checked monthly and replaced every 1 to 3 months.
Air leaks around windows, doors, and attics let heated or cooled air escape, increasing energy use.
Sealing leaks with weather stripping, caulking, and better insulation helps keep houses comfortable and reduces energy waste.
These steps can improve efficiency and extend the life of existing HVAC systems without costly upgrades.
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This summer's biggest movies like "Spider-Man," "Star Wars," and "Toy Story" have inspired a new line of Disney toys. These toys are among the most popular products this season.
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Disney has created toys based on hit summer films.
The films include "Spider-Man," "Star Wars," and "Toy Story."
These toys are some of the top-selling items this summer.
Movie-themed toys often attract fans who enjoy collecting items related to their favorite films.
Disney uses popular movies to help drive toy sales during key seasons.
Summer blockbusters often influence trends in toys and merchandise.
The connection between movies and toys helps Disney reach different types of customers.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed to cancel a rule set for 2024 that would have required companies that sell stock to share information about how climate change affects their business. This decision comes from the SEC commissioners, who are currently all Republicans, removing the earlier requirement on climate-related disclosures.
Key Facts
The SEC proposed to take back the 2024 rule on climate-related disclosures.
The rule would have made public companies report how climate change impacts their operations.
The SEC now has three Republican commissioners and no Democratic commissioners.
The original rule was approved under a previous SEC commission.
This move is part of the SEC’s effort to change corporate reporting requirements.
Public companies will no longer be required to provide specific climate risk information.
The SEC officially announced this proposal on a Friday.
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A data breach at Circle K in May 2024 exposed personal information of customers, leading to a class action lawsuit. A settlement now offers affected U.S. customers either a cash payment or reimbursement for losses, along with two years of free credit monitoring, if they submit a claim by September 3.
Key Facts
Circle K’s parent company, Gas Express LLC, agreed to a settlement after a cyberattack exposed customer data.
The breach may have revealed sensitive information like names and Social Security numbers.
Eligible customers can claim up to $2,000 for documented losses or receive a $50 payment without proof of loss.
The settlement also includes two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Affected customers must file their claim by September 3, 2024, to receive benefits.
Circle K denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid further legal costs.
The settlement has preliminary court approval; a final hearing is set for September 18, 2024.
Claims can be submitted online or by mail using information from the notification letter.
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Paul McCartney has released his first solo album in over five years, titled "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." The album includes personal stories and memories from his early life and career before becoming famous with the Beatles.
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"The Boys of Dungeon Lane" is Paul McCartney’s first solo album in more than five years.
The album features songs that tell personal and previously unpublished stories from McCartney’s life.
Many tracks focus on his childhood in Liverpool and his relationships with early Beatles members George Harrison and John Lennon.
The album is described as introspective and autobiographical, giving fans insight into McCartney’s past.
Record stores across the U.S. are holding special release parties from May 29 to May 31 to celebrate the album.
The album is aimed at listeners who have followed McCartney’s long music career.
The release is part of a broader trend of artists sharing more personal and reflective content in their work.
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia has asked the outdoor clothing company Patagonia to stop their lawsuit against them. Patagonia is a well-known brand that started in 1973, and they are currently involved in a legal dispute with Pattie Gonia.
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Pattie Gonia is a drag queen who is involved in a trademark dispute.
Patagonia is a popular outdoor gear and clothing company founded in 1973.
Patagonia has filed a lawsuit related to trademark issues with Pattie Gonia.
Pattie Gonia has publicly requested that Patagonia drop the lawsuit.
The dispute involves the use of the name or brand identity associated with Patagonia.
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The state of California has sued the genetic testing company 23andMe, accusing it of not protecting user data during a hacking incident in 2023. Hackers were inside the company’s systems for five months and accessed information from nearly seven million users.
Key Facts
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the lawsuit against 23andMe’s corporate debtor name, Chrome Holding Co.
Hackers accessed data linked to nearly seven million 23andMe users for five months in 2023.
Over one million login attempts to a single customer account were detected in one day, but the company did not respond effectively.
The lawsuit claims 23andMe minimized the severity of the breach while hackers sold genetic and ancestry data on the dark web.
After the breach, 23andMe required two-step login verification and new passwords for customers.
23andMe agreed to pay $30 million in a class-action settlement related to the breach.
The company was sold for $305 million in bankruptcy court last year to a nonprofit led by former CEO Anne Wojcicki.
23andMe started in 2006 and offers genetic testing through saliva samples to provide health and ancestry reports.
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Caroline Marland, a former managing director of the Guardian newspaper, has died at age 80. She was the first female advertising director on Fleet Street and played a key role in growing the Guardian’s classified ads business, helping the paper attract many recruitment advertisers.
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Caroline Marland died at the age of 80.
She was the Guardian’s managing director and previously the first female advertising director on Fleet Street.
Marland worked 24 years at the Guardian before leaving in 2000.
She greatly improved the Guardian’s classified ads, especially in job listings.
Marland worked with editor Peter Preston to create new editorial sections with regular ads.
She helped the Guardian gain a large share of the UK recruitment advertising market.
Marland supported and developed many women leaders in the newspaper industry.
She was married to Conservative MP Paul Marland, who passed away in 2021.
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Tomato prices in the United States have risen more than any other food in the past year. This increase is making people more aware of the overall rise in living costs.
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Tomato prices have increased the most compared to other foods over the last year.
Tomatoes are commonly used in many dishes, from fast food to fine dining.
Rising tomato prices highlight the broader issue of how costs are going up for Americans.
This price increase affects everyday consumers who buy tomatoes regularly.
The change in tomato costs is becoming a clear example of inflation in food prices.
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Authorities raided a country estate near Northampton and seized about 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight-loss drugs. Two men were arrested as the site was found to be a large illegal facility making and distributing these medicines.
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The raid took place on May 28 with support from Northamptonshire police.
About 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight-loss medicines were recovered.
The seized drugs included retatrutide and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), as well as other peptide-based medicines.
The estate was being used as a large-scale site for manufacturing, assembling, and distributing the drugs.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) led the operation and arrests.
MHRA views unlicensed drug production as a serious health risk and is actively targeting illegal makers.
Earlier raids in October 2025 found large amounts of unlicensed drug supplies but no arrests then.
Organised crime groups are producing fake branded weight-loss drugs to trick buyers into thinking they are real.
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House Republicans are working to allow the sale of E15 gas all year across the U.S. E15 is a cheaper gasoline mix with 15% ethanol and 85% regular gasoline, approved for many vehicles. A little-known rule requiring a 4-gallon minimum purchase only applies at some gas stations and mainly affects E10 fuel purchases, not E15.
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E15 gas contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline and is usually cheaper than standard fuel.
It is approved for cars from model year 2001 and newer.
Current law limits E15 sales nationwide during summer due to air-quality rules, but new legislation aims to allow year-round sales.
E15 is sold at about 3% of U.S. gas stations, so it is not yet widely available.
The "4-gallon minimum" rule mainly applies to E10 fuel bought from pumps that share the hose with E15 to avoid contamination.
This rule does not apply to drivers buying E15 itself; they can buy any amount.
The EPA says fewer than 30 stations enforce the 4-gallon minimum rule, so it affects very few drivers.
Expanding E15 availability could help lower gas prices and increase domestic biofuel use, but confusion about pump rules may continue.
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Southwest Airlines changed its rules about passengers who need two seats because of their size. Now, if two side-by-side seats are free, the airline will give a free second seat at the gate instead of requiring passengers to buy it in advance.
Key Facts
Southwest used to require passengers needing two seats to buy both tickets before flying.
The updated rule lets gate agents give a free second seat if two adjoining seats are available.
If no two seats are free, passengers needing extra space are rebooked on a later flight.
Passengers can still buy a second seat ahead of time to avoid issues at the airport.
After the trip, passengers can ask for a refund for the extra seat if conditions are met.
Southwest defines needing a second seat as sitting beyond the armrest boundary or for safety reasons.
Other airlines like Delta, United, and American still require buying the extra seat before the flight.
The policy change was made to create a smoother experience for travelers needing more space.
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The Federal Reserve will hold a meeting on June 17, led for the first time by Chairman Kevin Warsh. Although an interest rate cut is unlikely, small increases in rates for certificates of deposit (CDs) may follow, so savers should prepare now to get the best returns.
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The next Federal Reserve meeting will end on June 17.
Kevin Warsh will lead the meeting as the new Fed chairman.
An interest rate cut at this meeting is not expected.
CD interest rates may increase slightly after the meeting.
Savers should start comparing CD rates and banks now.
Decide how much money you can leave in a CD without needing early withdrawal.
Prepare your funds and account information ahead of time to act quickly.
Online marketplaces can help find the best CD rates, terms, and fees.
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In April, new home sales in the U.S. dropped to their lowest point in four years, falling 6.2% from March and 11.3% from the previous year. This decline is linked to higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran, which has also increased costs for gas and groceries.
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New single-family home sales fell to 622,000 in April, the lowest in four years.
Sales were down 6.2% compared to March and 11.3% compared to a year ago.
The median price of a new home rose 2.2% to $422,500 over the past year.
Mortgage rates increased from about 6.0% in February to over 6.5% by late May.
The Iran war has disrupted oil supplies, pushing up energy and grocery prices in the U.S.
Existing home sales rose slightly by 0.2% from March to April, unlike new homes.
Housing inventory increased from 481,000 in March to 489,000 in April.
New home construction slowed, with housing starts down 9% from March.
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A recent report shows that 92 percent of legal professionals now use artificial intelligence (AI) for their work, especially in contract tasks. Using AI has led lawyers to spend more time on complex tasks and meet higher expectations from their organizations.
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92 percent of legal professionals use AI, up from 69 percent in 2023.
822 legal professionals participated in the Ironclad survey.
88 percent of AI users said their workload increased after adopting AI.
94 percent use AI specifically for contract-related tasks.
97 percent reported benefits like faster contract processing and lower legal costs.
Organizations expect more from legal teams now than two years ago (96 percent agreed).
AI handles routine tasks, but lawyers still make complex decisions involving judgment.
Legal departments are guiding other company areas on responsible AI use.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stopped the state’s tax break for new data centers that support artificial intelligence projects. This pause is due to ongoing discussions about who should pay for the high electricity costs these centers use.
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Governor Mike DeWine is from the Republican Party.
Ohio had a tax exemption to attract new data centers, which help power AI technologies.
The tax break was encouraging companies to build data centers in Ohio.
DeWine directed the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to pause new tax break approvals.
The suspension is temporary while the state reviews who should cover the large power expenses of these centers.
The decision was announced on a Wednesday.
The issue highlights the balance between attracting businesses and managing state costs related to energy use.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled more than 1,000 Giantex outdoor lounge chairs after a report of a finger amputation while adjusting the chair. The chairs have a design flaw that can pinch fingers, and owners are advised to stop using them and either return or destroy the chairs.
Key Facts
About 1,155 Giantex lounge chairs are recalled in the U.S. due to a finger amputation risk.
The chairs have a five-position adjustable locking system that can pinch fingers.
The reported injury occurred when a consumer was adjusting the chair.
The recalled chairs are blue, measure 76 by 23 by 13 inches, and have model number NP10025NY.
The chairs were sold online via Giantex and Amazon from August 2023 to October 2025.
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Giantex for a refund.
Instructions for destroying the chair include removing the headrest pillow, cutting the fabric, and throwing it away.
CPSC has been working with China since 2014 to improve the safety of products made there and sold in the U.S.
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