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Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of trade secrets by former employees

Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of trade secrets by former employees

Apple is suing OpenAI in federal court, alleging that the company misappropriated hardware trade secrets and recruited over 400 former Apple employees.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 01:01 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Meta's Muse Image tool allows users to generate visuals using public Instagram photos without owner notification. Users can opt out by adjusting settings.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 00:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Robinhood shares fall 3% despite Morgan Stanley price target upgrade

Robinhood shares fall 3% despite Morgan Stanley price target upgrade

Robinhood shares fell during Friday morning trade even as Morgan Stanley raised its price target for the company. Analysts are evaluating the growth of the new Robinhood Chain alongside upcoming second-quarter earnings.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Circle wins final OCC approval to establish national trust bank

Circle wins final OCC approval to establish national trust bank

Circle Internet Group will operate as a federally regulated national trust bank, shifting from state-level oversight to manage its USDC reserves.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger injured after cabin window fails on flight from Greece

Ryanair passenger injured after cabin window fails on flight from Greece

A flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned to Greece after a cabin window dislodged, causing a rapid decompression and injuring a passenger. Aviation authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the failure.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

Renewed military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting up to 14 million barrels of daily oil shipments. The IEA warns this escalation puts projections for global energy market stabilization in jeopardy.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 18:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential redesign mandates and significant EU fines as regulators identify features like infinite scrolling and autoplay as harmful to user health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Kusumgar IPO Day 2: Check Latest GMP, subscription status, and other

Kusumgar IPO Day 2: Check Latest GMP, subscription status, and other

Kusumgar Ltd.'s ₹650 crore IPO concludes on 10 July 2026, following robust demand across institutional and retail categories. The company serves sectors including aerospace, defence, and automotive.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after being sucked out of plane window

Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after being sucked out of plane window

A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a window shattered and partially pulled a passenger from the aircraft. Fellow travelers helped pull the man back into the cabin before the plane landed safely.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent alongside GPT-5.6 model rollout

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent alongside GPT-5.6 model rollout

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.6 model family and the ChatGPT Work platform, which integrates agents into enterprise tools to automate multi-step projects.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Veteran broadcaster and senator Derryn Hinch dies aged 82

Veteran broadcaster and senator Derryn Hinch dies aged 82

Renowned for his confrontational journalism and later service in the Australian Senate, Derryn Hinch leaves behind a legacy that bridged media and law.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 09:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI AGI chief Fidji Simo steps down to part-time advisor role

OpenAI AGI chief Fidji Simo steps down to part-time advisor role

Fidji Simo, OpenAI's head of AGI deployment, is transitioning from her full-time role to an advisory position to focus on her health. Her responsibilities will be redistributed among the existing leadership team.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 07:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Anika Wells tells Telstra to face the music after nationwide outage

Anika Wells tells Telstra to face the music after nationwide outage

Minister Wells has ordered a formal review into Telstra's network failure, warning the telco that it must work to rebuild trust with its customers.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
33 Desserts That Know How to Steal the Spotlight

33 Desserts That Know How to Steal the Spotlight

Interactive and bite‑size desserts are transforming modern celebrations by prioritizing guest engagement and visual flair over traditional cake‑cutting ceremonies.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma named to Federal Reserve jobs and productivity task force

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma named to Federal Reserve jobs and productivity task force

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was appointed to a Federal Reserve task force examining AI and jobs, an assignment that has drawn public attention due to her concurrent oversight of a 3,200-person workforce reduction.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 02:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
GVI tour operator collapses leaving UK students without trips or refunds

GVI tour operator collapses leaving UK students without trips or refunds

The collapse of GVI has left students without travel plans or financial recourse after the firm ceased operations. Conservation partners globally are also reporting significant shortfalls in expected funding.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SK Hynix US share sale oversubscribed more than seven times amid AI boom

SK Hynix US share sale oversubscribed more than seven times amid AI boom

South Korean memory-chip producer SK Hynix has drawn significant global institutional interest for its US share offering, signaling confidence in the AI data-center boom.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 09:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
EPFO to credit 8.25 percent interest to member accounts by July 15

EPFO to credit 8.25 percent interest to member accounts by July 15

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation plans to finalize interest deposits of 8.25 percent for the 2025-26 fiscal year by 15 July 2026. This expedited distribution is enabled by the deployment of the new CITES digital infrastructure.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 04:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta to build $13 billion AI data centre in Alberta

Meta to build $13 billion AI data centre in Alberta

Meta Platforms plans to construct a one-gigawatt AI data centre in Alberta, supported by a new natural gas-fired power facility. The project is expected to create over 3,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 01:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast to 1% amid improved economic resilience

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast to 1% amid improved economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund has increased its 2026 UK growth forecast to 1%, positioning the nation as the third fastest-growing economy in the G7. This upgrade follows strong first-quarter performance but comes with warnings about persistent energy risks and fiscal challenges.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read