£100m of premium bond prizes remain unclaimed
Critics want the system used to trace accounts to be reformed so people do not miss out on prizes. Source: Original News
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BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits
The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels. Source: Original News
Former star fund manager and firm face £46m fine
Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined by the financial watchdog, after 300,000 people lost money when the fund collapsed. Source: Original News
Ofwat chief executive to resign at end of month
David Black’s resignation comes after the government said the water regulator will be abolished to create a new watchdog. Source: Original News
House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas for Epstein Files
The committee’s Republican chairman requested that the documents from the Justice Department and former government officials be delivered by Aug. 19. Source: Original News
Why the G.O.P. Isn’t Doing Many Town Halls
The booing started in seconds at Representative Mike Flood’s town hall in Lincoln, Neb. Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times, reports from the auditorium after the Republican congressman’s town hall, which she said was one of the most raucous political events she’s ever witnessed. Source: Original News
F.B.I. Is Asked to Arrest Texas Democrats in Battle Over House Seats
It was unclear how the agency would respond. Democratic lawmakers left the state to stop Republicans from redrawing district maps to their advantage. Source: Original News
OpenAI to Open-Source Some of the A.I. Systems Behind ChatGPT
In a major shift, the company is “open sourcing” two A.I. systems, freely sharing the technology with outside researchers and businesses. Source: Original News
Trumps Claims Discrimination by Banks Ahead of ‘Debanking’ Crackdown
JPMorgan and Bank of America rejected Trump Organization deposits, the president said, fueling his displeasure with Wall Street. Source: Original News
Mike Flood Heckled at Town Hall Over Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill
Most Republican lawmakers are avoiding town hall meetings, reluctant to confront energized Democrats and answer tough questions. When Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska gave it a try, the booing started in seconds. Source: Original News