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4 min read27 August The Labour MP behind the campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex” said she wants to talk about the subject so much in Parliament that it becomes “boring”. The MP for South Derbyshire, Samantha Niblett, said she wanted to shift the Overton window – a term which means ideas being accepted as mainstream – so that talking about consent, intimacy and pleasure is entirely normalised. Speaking on the latest episode of PoliticsHome podcast The Rundown, which will be published on Friday (28 August), Niblett said she hopes her campaign for lifelong sex education will help her MP colleagues feel more comfortable…

The average household’s energy bill will rise to the highest level in three years following Ofgem’s new price cap announcement. (Alamy) 4 min read28 August Ofgem announced this week that the energy price cap would increase to the highest level in three years as the war in Iran continues to drive up energy prices in the UK. The energy regulator said the cap, which determines the maximum amount that a supplier can charge a consumer for energy per year, would rise by 4 per cent from £1,663 to £1,723 between October and December. Energy analysts Cornwall Insights have also predicted that the…

ServiceNow stock has remained in a strong bull run this month, moving to its highest level since January this year. NOW has soared to $138, up by 70% from its lowest level this year. This rally may continue as demand for its services continues and as a golden cross pattern nears.ServiceNow stock is set to rebound amid solid fundamentalsNOW stock has slumped in the past few months, moving from a high of $240 in January last year to a low of $81.23. This sell-off happened as more companies embraced AI tools like Claude’s Cowork and ChatGPT’s projects.The view among investors…

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Microsoft has reclaimed the spotlight as the stock of the day after triggering a fresh buy signal that has caught the attention of market analysts. After a period of consolidation, the software giant is showing renewed technical strength, suggesting that investors are once again eager to pile into the company at current valuation levels. This latest momentum comes as traders look for stability amid broader market volatility, positioning Microsoft as a primary target for those seeking growth in large cap equities.The rally is largely fueled by the conviction that Microsoft remains one of the definitive winners in the artificial intelligence…

The tech sector is bracing for another wave of volatility as some of the industry’s biggest players prepare to release their latest financial results. Investors are keeping a close eye on Dell Technologies, which has managed to hold its ground despite a historical tendency for sharp price swings following earnings announcements. The company enters this reporting period with significant momentum, though traders remain cautious about how much growth is already baked into the current share price.While Dell captures attention in hardware, the spotlight shifts toward software giants Snowflake and Palo Alto Networks. Both companies are expected to provide critical insights…

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP is calling on investors who lost money investing in Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. to come forward following a class action lawsuit alleging the company misled the public. The legal action targets those who purchased common stock during the company’s initial public offering on February 13, 2025, or anyone who acquired securities between that date and May 14, 2026. At the center of the dispute is ARD-101, a drug candidate designed to treat hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.According to the complaint, Aardvark Therapeutics painted an overly optimistic picture of ARD-101’s safety and effectiveness to attract…

Since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, wagering has woven itself into the fabric of American life. However, a new survey by Betterment suggests that for many members of Generation Z, this hobby is crossing a dangerous line. According to the data, 52 percent of Gen Z investors have diverted funds originally intended for long term investing toward sports bets. This shift represents a worrying trend where entertainment begins to masquerade as a legitimate financial strategy, potentially jeopardizing the future wealth of a generation already facing significant economic headwinds.Financial experts warn that while Gen…

The Buffalo Bills wrapped up their 2026 preseason on a high note Thursday, securing a dramatic 28-27 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the coaching staff kept the starters sidelined to ensure they are fresh for the regular season, the game served as a critical audition for several bubble players. Quarterback Shane Buechele managed the offense effectively, completing 26 of 38 passes for 196 yards, though his modest efficiency may not be enough to climb higher on the depth chart before opening day.Among the biggest winners of the afternoon was rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell. The fourth round pick looked…

Nvidia has long been known as the undisputed heavyweight champion of AI chips, but a closer look at its financial moves reveals a different strategy unfolding behind the scenes. While its massive market capitalization puts it at the top of the global food chain, the company is increasingly acting as a strategic kingmaker through a diversified investment portfolio. Recent filings show that Nvidia holds stakes in everything from SpaceX and Intel to specialized firms like CoreWeave and Synopsys, effectively securing its supply chain and fostering partnerships across foundries, telecommunications, and even generative biology.Despite this calculated expansion, there is one glaring…