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Aimee Lou Wood's distinctive smile has helped fuel a shift away from uniform veneers, as dentists report growing demand for natural-looking cosmetic and implant treatments.

Sourabh Garg has led major technology projects for Pizza Hut, including an event-driven data pipeline, workforce-system integration and infrastructure migrations across thousands of restaurants.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain under review as Britain negotiates access to the EU's proposed industrial programme and weighs automotive investment from Chinese manufacturers.

Pelikan has faced criticism over limited 2026 Hubs places, while Hobonichi users report inconsistent paper performance in 2027 planners. Both disputes have intensified concerns about customer trust.

Starbucks plans to close about 250 North America coffeehouses and has cut its fiscal 2026 net-new store target to approximately 440.

Disney warned its legal division it would become smaller days before advertising an AI role designed to reinvent legal workflows.

BetBolt says it paid £907,000 for the right to name Bonnie Blue's baby, describing the deal as marketing. Bonnie said she remained unsure about the company and registration process.

Jeff Bezos is opening Blue Origin to outside investors after investing $30B, as the space company projects $30B in annual revenue by 2030 and challenges SpaceX.

Flock Safety's 2nd October buyout deadline nears as government customers leave, camera vandalism rises, and backlash over its surveillance technology fuels layoff fears.

Barclaycard blamed human error after a Manchester reader received another customer's emails and overdue payment notices for 13 months. It offered £200.

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A California judge is hearing allegations that Tesla tolerated racial harassment and discrimination at its Fremont factory, as the company disputes claims brought by the state's civil rights agency.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Polymarket, alleging it operates unlicensed gambling markets, while the company argues federal law gives the CFTC regulatory authority.

Niklas Freihofer argues that financial firms should design products around genuine, lasting client value, with transparent pricing, aligned incentives and sustainable commercial models.

Legal campaigners can strengthen democracy, but organisations combining litigation, fundraising and publicity must distinguish allegations from facts and remain accountable for their claims and influence.

Organisations are using workforce planning software to connect HR data, automate processes and identify skills, retention and succession needs as AI and labour shortages reshape work.

Roberto Masud discusses building Masud International Limited as an integrated advisory platform for complex cross-border transactions involving finance, law, regulation, capital and execution.

McDonald's plans an $8.5B restaurant overhaul with AI, new menu items and franchisee support as traffic in key markets faces pressure.

Common Bond has closed all its London studios until further notice, as members seek clarity over prepaid packages and more than 100 Triyoga workers pursue unpaid wages.

Howard Buffett becomes Berkshire Hathaway chairman after Warren Buffett steps down, taking responsibility for protecting the $1.1T company's culture.

Elon Musk may join Paramount Skydance's investor group as it funds its proposed Warner Bros Discovery takeover, weeks before Alex Gibney's 'Musk' reaches US cinemas.

McDonald's shares fell 4.81% after it unveiled its $8.5bn NEXT strategy to modernise restaurants and revive customer traffic amid weak sales.

Alibaba shares rose 5.1% after it unveiled its claimed most powerful Chinese AI chip, the Zhenwu V900, due for commercial release in 2027.

Iran's president refused to ease his grip on the Strait of Hormuz at the UN, keeping a chokepoint that helps set US pump prices in play as the national average nears $4.47 a gallon

Eli Lilly says 700,000 US seniors started GLP-1 treatment through Medicare's Bridge scheme, with taxpayers covering about $195 per patient each month.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403M ($463M) for mishandling users' location data under the EU's GDPR privacy rules.

Florida retirees in older condominiums could face $50,000-plus special assessments linked to structural inspections, repairs and reserve requirements. Here's what to check.

Two Dallas airline pilots built a nine-RV rental business after investing about $805,000. It generated $114,000 in 2024 revenue but remains costly to run.

Meta's expanding Louisiana AI data centre is reshaping Rayville's economy, with Holy Tacos saying 40% of its business is now linked to the project.