A support service called Pathfinder, which helps people using a food bank in Coventry, may close because it lacks enough funding. The project, needing about £40,000 to continue, has aided more than 3,500 individuals since it started three years ago.
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The Pathfinder project provides support to users of Coventry Foodbank.
It aims to address the reasons why individuals need to use the food bank.
The project began three years ago as an extension of the Coventry Foodbank.
The project will close if it does not secure approximately £40,000 funding for the next two years.
More than 3,500 people have received help from the project so far.
Volunteers, including Susan Rees who runs a local salon, assist with the project.
The food bank itself is also dealing with fewer donations due to rising living costs.
The project manager is appealing for support from businesses and individuals.
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The article discusses a deal between the Trump administration and Nvidia that allows Nvidia to sell AI chips to China in exchange for revenue. It features a conversation with Peter Harrell about this arrangement and its implications.
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The deal involves Nvidia selling AI chips to China.
The Trump administration approved this arrangement.
In exchange, Nvidia will generate revenue from these sales.
The conversation includes insights from Peter Harrell of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
The interview was conducted by Michel Martin for NPR.
The focus is on the implications of this deal for business and international trade.
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Some major pop albums on vinyl have fewer songs than their digital versions. This pattern involves well-known artists like Lil Wayne, Beyoncé, and The Weeknd. Vinyl and sometimes CD versions have missing tracks due to space limits and other release factors.
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Vinyl records can hold about 22 to 25 minutes of music per side.
Albums like Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter VI" have fewer songs on vinyl than on streaming platforms.
Early vinyl copies of Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" also had fewer tracks.
Vinyl records saw their 18th year of sales growth last year.
Space constraints are a reason for fewer tracks on vinyl, but CDs also had missing songs despite their larger capacity.
The physical album versions might reflect ongoing changes artists make while finalizing their music.
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A federal dredging project in Mobile Bay, Alabama, which involves disposing of dredged materials in other parts of the bay, has led to local opposition. Shrimp and oyster harvesters, along with a diverse group of allies, argue that this practice is harming the local environment and their livelihoods.
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The dredging project is meant to maintain the Mobile ship channel for large ships.
Critics say the disposal of dredged materials in Mobile Bay harms the environment.
Patrick Gormandy, a local shrimper, reports catches are lower than usual.
A coalition, including fishermen, property owners, environmental groups, and politicians, is opposing the current disposal methods.
They are asking Congress to stop dumping dredged materials into the bay.
Mayor Henry Barnes of Bayou la Batre supports the opposition due to the negative impact on the seafood industry.
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The United States and China have agreed to extend their current trade truce for 90 more days. This decision avoids the immediate introduction of higher tariffs that were set to begin. Both countries are still negotiating over various trade issues.
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The US and China extended their trade truce by 90 days to prevent a new round of higher tariffs.
The agreement maintains a deal first made in May, postponing increased tariffs on each country's goods.
The two countries have ongoing talks about trade, including issues like rare earth materials and technology sales.
Initially, the US had planned to increase tariffs as a way to protect its industries, leading to retaliatory measures by China.
As part of the trade discussions, restrictions were relaxed to allow US firms to sell certain technology to China.
President Trump had called for China to buy more US soybeans and reported positively on negotiations.
Trade between the US and China has decreased, with US imports from China down significantly compared to the previous year.
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The United States has extended a pause on tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days. This extension was signed by President Trump just before the previous deadline expired. The decision aims to continue ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
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President Trump signed an order to extend the tariff pause with China for 90 more days.
The previous pause was set to end at midnight in Beijing.
If the pause had expired, tariffs on Chinese goods would have returned to higher levels.
The US and China have been imposing tariffs on each other's goods, causing trade tensions.
Both countries agreed to temporarily lower tariffs during negotiations in May.
Trump mentioned having a good relationship with China's President Xi Jinping.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope for positive negotiation outcomes.
Current US tariffs on Chinese goods are at 30%, and China's tariffs on US goods are at 10%.
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The United States and China have agreed to extend their pause on tariffs for another 90 days. The decision was made to allow more time for trade discussions between the two countries. The previous agreement had reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and helped continue the export of important minerals from China.
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The U.S. and China extended their tariff truce by 90 days.
The extension was agreed upon just before the truce's expiration.
The original agreement reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
The trade deal has allowed the export of rare earth minerals from China.
President Trump signed an executive order to extend the truce.
Recent trade talks between the U.S. and China took place in Sweden.
Previous talks and agreements occurred in Geneva and London.
The extension provides more time for ongoing trade negotiations.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a new, long-term agreement with Netflix for creating films and TV shows. This deal allows Netflix to have the first opportunity to consider projects from Harry and Meghan's Archewell production company. Details about the duration and financial terms of the deal are not disclosed.
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Harry and Meghan have a new multi-year deal with Netflix.
Their production company is called Archewell.
Netflix gets the first chance to review their project ideas.
The exact length and financial terms of the new deal are not known.
Their previous deal in 2020 was reportedly worth about $100 million.
The new deal continues their partnership with Netflix, despite earlier rumors of a split.
Meghan's latest show, "With Love, Meghan," will release a new series soon.
Another Netflix project involves an orphanage in Uganda, produced by Harry and Meghan.
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Ford announced plans to produce a cheaper electric pickup truck priced around $30,000. They will retool their Kentucky plant over 18 months to build this new vehicle. This move aligns with Ford’s strategy to offer more affordable electric vehicles amidst industry challenges.
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Ford plans to release an electric pickup truck priced at about $30,000.
The new truck's price will be competitive both for electric and gas trucks.
Production will occur at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky, which will be retooled.
The retooling and production effort represent a $5 billion investment.
Compared to existing models like the electric F-150 Lightning starting at $50,000, this price is significantly lower.
Ford aims to reach buyers interested in affordable EVs that compete with gas car prices.
The company is responding to industry pressures and regulatory changes affecting the EV market.
Ford intends to use a new vehicle platform to build various models efficiently.
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Motorists have been warned about scammers pretending to offer compensation related to unlawful car finance deals. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to set up a real compensation scheme for affected drivers, but scammers are using this as an opportunity to trick people into giving personal details. The FCA advises people to be cautious and report any fraudulent calls.
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning a compensation scheme for unlawful car finance deals.
A Supreme Court ruling recently clarified some aspects of car finance commissions.
Scammers are calling people, pretending to offer compensation, and asking for personal details.
The FCA states no official compensation scheme is in place yet.
People should hang up if they receive suspicious calls and avoid sharing personal information.
The FCA encourages reporting scam calls or texts to the communications regulator, Ofcom.
Motorists are advised not to use claims management companies, which could take up to 30% of any compensation.
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Interest in buying made-in-America products is declining among U.S. consumers, according to a study. The research shows that the likelihood of Americans buying U.S.-made products again has dropped from 60% in 2022 to 50% in 2025. This trend reflects a shift towards prioritizing affordability over product origin.
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A study shows U.S. interest in American-made products is decreasing.
In 2025, 50% of Americans would buy a liked product again due to its U.S. origin, down from 60% in 2022.
Loyalty to products from countries like Japan, the U.K., Mexico, and China also decreased.
"Country-of-origin cues" still matter but are less influential now.
U.S. consumers associate "made in" labels with higher prices due to domestic production costs and tariffs.
Consumers prioritize value and affordability over domestic manufacturing loyalty.
Loyalty dropped significantly among those 55 and older, but slightly rose among those under 35.
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Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund is ending contracts with asset managers overseeing its Israeli investments and has sold off parts of its holdings in Israeli companies. This decision followed a review sparked by reports that the fund had invested in firms supplying Israel's military during the conflict in Gaza. The fund's management stated their actions were necessary due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund manages $2 trillion and is the largest in the world.
The fund divested from 11 out of 61 Israeli companies it was invested in as of June 30.
The fund decided to sell these stakes because of concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The fund regularly monitors company activities in conflict zones and considers human rights.
The decision followed media reports about the fund's stake in an Israeli jet engine firm linked to military activities.
Norway's largest pension fund also cut ties with companies doing business with Israel earlier in the year.
Norway’s move follows pressure on European financial firms to reduce business with Israeli companies amid the Gaza conflict.
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The U.S. will receive 15% of Nvidia's revenue from selling its H20 chips in China, according to President Trump. Nvidia's CEO asked for eased export restrictions, which led to this agreement. Nvidia has not confirmed the details of the 15% revenue share.
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The U.S. will take a 15% cut of Nvidia's revenue from H20 chip sales in China.
Nvidia's H20 chip is used in developing artificial intelligence and is designed to meet U.S. export controls.
It is unclear under what authority this payment agreement is being made.
Nvidia did not officially confirm the 15% revenue share.
Reports suggest AMD might also have a similar agreement with the U.S. for its MI308 chip sales to China.
The agreement is part of ongoing changes in U.S. policies regarding export controls to China.
Trump previously restricted high-end chip exports to China but has now allowed the sale of Nvidia's H20 chips.
Security concerns over Nvidia chips were raised by Chinese regulators, but Nvidia stated that its chips have no security vulnerabilities.
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The White House has been announcing new tariffs without much detail, leading to confusion and market instability. These announcements are often later clarified, impacting different sectors like metals and technology. Ongoing court cases may also affect how these tariffs are applied in the future.
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The White House announced new tariffs but provided few details, causing confusion in markets.
Investors and officials often receive clarity days after the initial announcements.
Taro Kono from Japan criticized the lack of clarity from the U.S. regarding tariffs.
Japan faced uncertainty about a 15% tariff due to confusion with a European Union agreement.
A report on Swiss gold bars tariffs caused U.S. gold prices to reach a record high.
Clarifications from the White House helped ease market reactions.
Copper prices dropped significantly due to confusion about tariff exemptions.
Two court cases could influence how President Trump uses emergency powers to impose tariffs in the future.
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The White House has been announcing tariffs without detailed explanations, causing confusion in markets. These announcements are frequently followed by key clarifications or revisions days later. This uncertainty has affected investors and international trade relations.
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The White House announces tariffs with limited details, creating confusion.
Investors and countries involved scramble to understand the impact.
Japan was unclear about its tariff treatment compared to the European Union.
U.S. gold prices rose after initial confusion about tariffs on Swiss gold.
Clarifications often follow initial announcements to calm markets.
Tariffs impact on copper and non-U.S. tech chips created market volatility.
Ongoing court cases may affect the president’s ability to use emergency powers for tariffs.
Market reactions depend on these announcements and subsequent clarifications.
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The founder of the UK's biggest toy chain, The Entertainer, is giving full ownership of the company to its 1,900 workers through an employee trust. The owner, Gary Grant, is transferring his 100% share of the business to ensure employees have a share in profits and decision-making. This move follows careful planning to maintain the company's values and legacy.
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The Entertainer is the largest toy store chain in the UK with 160 shops.
Gary Grant, who started the business in 1981, is transferring full ownership to an employee trust.
The company employs 1,900 people who will now have a say in how it's run and share in the profits.
Gary Grant and his family will receive financial compensation from the business's future profits for their shares.
The Entertainer made £6.7 million in pre-tax profits for the year ending in January 2024.
The company maintains a Christian ethos, donating 10% of annual profits to charity and staying closed on Sundays.
Nearly 400 employees have worked at The Entertainer for over 10 years, with about 50 having more than 20 years of service.
The transfer is set to complete next month with Andrew Murphy, an external appointee, to lead the company.
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Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give the U.S. government 15% of their revenues from certain chip sales in China. This deal is part of an arrangement to get export licenses for their products, and has been linked to the Trump administration's decision to reverse a ban on Nvidia’s chip sales to China.
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Nvidia and AMD will pay the U.S. government 15% of revenues from specific chip sales in China.
The agreement is reportedly part of securing export licenses for their products.
The decision came after a previous ban on Nvidia’s chip exports to China was lifted.
Various major news outlets, including The Financial Times, have confirmed the reports.
Nvidia and AMD have not publicly confirmed the specifics of the deal.
There are no known precedents for this type of agreement between companies and the U.S. government.
Some trade experts have expressed concerns about the implications of linking export controls and payments.
Former U.S. trade officials have raised concerns about the legality and security implications of such a deal.
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Pieter Engelbrecht, the CEO of Shoprite, is interviewed by Jewel Kiriungi. In the interview, he discusses the company's role in supporting people and helping them meet their basic needs.
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Pieter Engelbrecht is the CEO of Shoprite, a large retail company in South Africa.
Engelbrecht discusses Shoprite's purpose to help people survive and meet their basic needs.
The interview lasts 23 minutes.
The interview is available on BBC Sounds.
The interview was released on August 11, 2025.
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Revenue from tariffs introduced by Trump's administration is significantly increasing, contributing tens of billions to federal income. However, this revenue is still a small part of the overall federal income, mainly coming from tariffs paid by U.S. businesses and consumers. While tariffs have grown under Trump's policies, they cannot replace income taxes or significantly reduce the national debt.
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In August 2025, the U.S. Treasury collected over $29 billion from customs and excise taxes, mostly from tariffs.
In 2024, total customs and excise revenue was $98 billion.
Tariffs accounted for 2.7% of federal revenues in fiscal year 2025, which may increase if tariffs remain.
Historically, tariffs have made up less than 2% of federal revenues.
Trump's tariffs are part of efforts to pay down the national debt, which is nearly $37 trillion.
Tariff revenue, even if it grows, is not expected to cover the $3.4 trillion cost of a recent GOP megabill.
The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on items like semiconductors and airplanes.
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A new Universal theme park planned near Bedford, England, is expected to bring thousands of new workers to the area, raising concerns about increased rents and housing availability. The charity Generation Rent warns that this influx may push current residents out due to rising property prices. The park is estimated to create 28,000 jobs and attract millions of visitors yearly, impacting the local economy and housing market.
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Universal plans to build Europe's first theme park on the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks site.
Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with the park opening by 2031.
The park will create an estimated 28,000 jobs and aims to attract 8.5 million visitors annually by 2031.
As of June 2025, average private rent in Bedford was £1,125 per month, marking an 8.7% annual increase.
Generation Rent expresses concern that increased demand for housing may drive up rent, making it unaffordable for current residents.
The Renters' Rights Bill, expected by early 2026, aims to provide stronger legal protections for tenants.
Bedford Borough Council and the Ministry of Housing plan to monitor property market impacts and offer stronger tenant protections.
Property experts note both potential benefits and challenges in housing due to increased demand from park construction and tourism.
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