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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

Why the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

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The next time you head to the grocery store, my best advice is to walk in with a list and a plan.

Heart surgeon’s guide to filling your shopping trolley

Cardiothoracic surgeon Jeremy London shares his tips on which items are essentials for your shopping list and which items to avoid.

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I’ve often wondered what gets lost in those moments when we’re eyes down on our phones. 

Why snapping a mate out of ‘phone zone’ does them a favour

As someone who loves talking to basically anyone, I’ve often wondered what gets lost in those moments when we’re eyes down on our phones. 

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School holidays mean more free time which often translates to more screen time.

How to set healthy screen time limits for kids

With the school holidays about to begin, psychologist and author Martha Deiros Collados shares the best ways to balance your children’s screen time.

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Fears over the development of AI have led to a sharp slide in artificial intelligence-tied shares on Monday.

Global AI stocks fall as fears spark call for tech slowdown

Stocks tied to artificial intelligence fell on Monday after AI leaders, led by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, called for a slowdown in the pace of development of AI capabilities.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated massive ticket sales.

Hollywood just had its biggest summer on record

While ticket sales are encouraging, it highlights how much the theatrical industry has changed since the pandemic as it is now defined by fewer screens, fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and higher ticket prices.

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Deeper friendships require moving beyond the small talk.

Four question to move beyond small talk and make friends

I’ve spent the past decade researching and reporting on friendship, and I wrote a book about why friendships are struggling — even though it’s never been easier to stay in touch.

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Jamieson Greer, US trade representative.

‘They wanted more’: Trump trade rep blames Canada on tariffs

The US Trade Representative told CNBC tariff talks between the US and Canada collapsed after Ottawa changed its demands at the eleventh hour.

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The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

Myspace eyes comeback to combat social media fatigue

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

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Kombucha tea.

Forget supplements! Here’s why fermented foods are magical

Fermented foods aren’t exactly trendy. A heart surgeon explains why they should be.

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Five ways to harness good luck and make it work for you.

‘Good luck isn’t random’: Five ways to get luckier in life

Contrary to popular belief, good luck isn’t random or rare. Here are five ways to catch the winds of luck every day.

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Mental health experts say the viral self-improvement trend can encourage perfectionism, anxiety and unhealthy habits.

Why too much self-optimisation can harm your mental health

From booksmaxxing to looksmaxxing: Mental health experts say the viral self-improvement trend can encourage perfectionism, anxiety and unhealthy habits.

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Iran’s influence over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate, effectively casting fossil fuels rather than renewables as the primary source of vulnerability.

How the Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped the energy debate

Iran’s influence over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has effectively cast fossil fuels rather than renewables as the primary source of vulnerability.

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Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz may never return to pre-war levels. (AP PHOTO)

Why Strait oil exports could never return to pre-war levels

The oil market might face a new reality after the Iran war, in which exports through the Strait of Hormuz do not return to the levels once considered normal.

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Jeff Bezos

Bezos’ shock call to wipe income taxes for 50pc of earners

The ultrabillionaire has defended Donald Trump, hyped AI, and defended himself and his megarich peers form being villainised in a new interview, but he's also offered an olive branch for the poor.

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You can improve your attention span.

How to improve your attention span

First, you’ll need to pay attention to this advice.

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Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

Putin’s ‘long game’: Why he’s visiting China after Trump

These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

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Eating more fibre can have weight loss benefits and boost your chances of having a healthy gut.

Are you fibremaxxing? Five ways to get key nutrient in diet

Forget protein, fibremaxxing is poised to take centre stage as the latest weight loss and gut health trend.

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