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Rumours swirled online that Donald Trump had died after days of silence. Here's the truth about his health, his recent diagnosis, and why Vice President JD Vance insists he's ready to take charge if tragedy strikes.

US consumer spending rose sharply in July, with higher demand for services driving inflation pressures. The latest figures highlight the challenge facing the Federal Reserve as it weighs rate decisions.

A pay rise can be a trap: CEO Jason Morris outlines three offers that harm careers and mental health—backed by evidence on burnout, toxic culture, and retention—plus the questions to ask before you say yes.

Google says a targeted OAuth token attack tied to Salesloft's Drift app let hackers access data from hundreds of Salesforce customers and a very small number of Google Workspace mailboxes, not '2.5 billion Gmail accounts'; here's how to check your account and stay safe.

Apple's 9 September 'Awe Dropping' event is official, and fans say the interactive logo hints at iPhone 17 colours and new cooling, but only Apple's date and time are confirmed for now; here is what's real and what's rumour.

New modelling and observations suggest a non-trivial risk that the Atlantic 'Gulf Stream' circulation (AMOC) could tip within decades, reshaping UK and European weather, even as other studies say a full shutdown this century is unlikely; here's what the science actually shows.

Fans spotted a balloon at Selena Gomez's bachelorette party that revealed Benny Blanco's real name. The cheeky detail quickly went viral, with Swifties and Selenators buzzing online.

Kaitlin Wichmann quit her 9-5 in Los Angeles to freelance in Lisbon, Portugal. Now working 20 hours a week, she earns $7k a month and lives with more freedom.

Former US vice presidents do not receive Secret Service protection after leaving office, unlike former presidents. Here's who qualifies for lifelong security and why.

UK bank shares fell after IPPR proposed a 'QE reserves income levy' that could raise about £8bn a year by taxing windfalls from Bank of England reserves, reviving a Thatcher-era idea and sparking warnings from lenders about growth and competitiveness.

Xbox will require UK players to verify their age by early 2026 or lose full access to online chat and invites, as Microsoft implements the Online Safety Act with ID-based and facial-age options and Ofcom threatens fines of up to 10% of global turnover.