Lucasfilm boss steps down after leading Star Wars reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after 14 years in the role
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
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Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
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'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
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Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
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Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
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EV charging point group seeks spark amid Reeves tax raid
An electric vehicle charging point provider backed by Britain’s biggest high street banks is exploring a sale amid fears over the impact of the Treasury’s latest tax raid on the sector.
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The problem with supermarket honey - and what you should be looking for on the label
Whether used as a natural sweetener in cooking, as a home remedy for a sore throat or simply for drowning your pancakes, honey is a staple in cupboards across the country.
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Pint of Guinness to get more expensive from April
The price of Guinness and Smirnoff will rise in pubs from 1 April after drinks giant Diageo confirmed its wholesale prices are going up.
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Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water as thousands remain without supply
South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
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Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
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X to block Grok AI from undressing images of real people
The Grok AI tool on Elon Musk's X will no longer be able to undress pictures of real people, the company has announced.
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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.
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How South East Water and its boss have form for failure
When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading.
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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
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Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
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