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Trump’s CFPB drops enforcement of BNPL as consumer protections decline
The entrance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters is seen during a protest on Feb. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesFor the third time under President Donald Trump, the Consumer…
Scotland’s renewable suppliers prepare to scale but call for better market
Nearly two thirds of Scotland’s clean energy suppliers are investing in new skills, infrastructure and capabilities to seize growing opportunities in the renewables sector—but most believe current market conditions fall short of what’s…
U.S. oil prices tumble after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June
Logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Sunday, after OPEC+ agreed to surge production for a second month.U.S. crude was…
Build Hogwarts in your back yard!
They’re spiky, they’re shy, and they’re vanishing fast – but now Britain’s most beloved garden guest is getting a lifeline, thanks to Hedgehog Awareness Week.With numbers down a shocking 75% in 20 years, the humble hedgehog is heading…
Venmo gaining ground in payments as Cash App struggles
In the increasingly crowded market for peer-to-peer payments, Venmo is showing momentum while Cash App has hit a rough patch.The parents of both businesses reported quarterly results this week. PayPal, which owns Venmo, reported an…
Greenland’s sustainable rare Earth minerals deal
GreenMet has announced a strategic partnership with Tanbreez to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for North America and Europe.The Tanbreez Project, located in southern Greenland and owned by Critical Metals Corp, holds one of…
First Solar stock tumbles as Trump tariffs pose significant headwind
Chuck Smith monitors the manufacturing process of the series 6 solar panels during a tour of a First Solar plant in Walbridge, Ohio, on Oct. 6, 2021.Dane Rhys | ReutersFirst Solar shares plunged Wednesday, after CEO Mark Widmar said the…
Looming crisis for households on RTS meters
Vulnerable households face a “looming crisis” due to delays in replacing old Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, the End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned.In a letter to Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh and Ofgem Chief Executive Jonathan…
Fintech earnings focus concerns on tariffs, PayPal, Block, Affirm
FILE PHOTO: A smartphone with the PayPal logo is placed on a laptop in this illustration taken on July 14, 2021. Dado Ruvic | ReutersPayPal, Block and Affirm are all closely tied to the health of the consumer, which has investors on edge…
Indian tree gum waste could improve EV charging
A gum waste produced by trees in India could transform the sustainability and performance of next-generation supercapacitors, researchers from Scotland, South Korea and India have found.Supercapacitors, used widely in electronics and…