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Anthropic launches Claude Duet AI agent to compete with Muse

Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a new AI agent positioned as a competitor to Muse. The launch adds to the growing competition among AI agent products, giving users another option for agentic tasks.

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Burnham proposes plan to cut gas bill standing charges

Andy Burnham has proposed a plan to cut standing charges from gas bills, targeting the fixed daily fees customers pay regardless of energy use. The proposal could reduce household energy costs, though it would need policy approval and may affect how energy networks are funded.

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Social Security begins sending $1,000 Trump Account notices to new parents

The Social Security Administration has started sending notices to parents of newborns about new $1,000 Trump Accounts, Fox News Business reports exclusively. The notices mark a rollout of a new child savings benefit for families with newborns. The program could affect how eligible parents claim or use the funds.

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Macron secures more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel prices

French President Emmanuel Macron is arranging additional diesel imports from Gulf countries as France grapples with sharply rising fuel prices. The move aims to shore up supply and ease pressure on households and businesses. It reflects growing European efforts to diversify energy sources amid volatile global markets.

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First-time buyers in England asked if Your First Home scheme would help

The Guardian is asking first-time buyers in England whether the government’s Your First Home scheme would help them. The callout seeks reader experiences as housing affordability and government support remain key concerns.

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Australia moves to give users an off switch for addictive social media algorithms

Australian regulators are pushing for rules that would let users disable the recommendation algorithms behind social media feeds, which critics blame for keeping people, especially young users, hooked. The move follows growing concern over "toxic" algorithmic feeds and adds to Australia's broader efforts to tighten rules on tech platforms and protect minors online.

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Ultra-rich spend $1m a day to fight California billionaire tax plan

Wealthy opponents are reportedly spending about one million dollars a day to campaign against a proposed billionaire tax in California. The measure would raise levies on the state's richest residents, and the fight signals how far the ultra-wealthy will go to block tax increases. The outcome could shape tax policy debates in other US states and beyond.

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ICE enforcement tactics fuel debate ahead of US midterm elections

Al Jazeera reports that tactics used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement are drawing growing scrutiny and political argument as midterm elections approach. The controversy puts immigration enforcement at the center of campaign debate, with both parties seeking to use the issue to mobilize voters. How the dispute plays out could shape turnout and messaging in key races.

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US inflation climbs ahead of midterms, stoking fears of further rate hikes

US consumer prices rose again in the run-up to November's midterm elections, intensifying expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates aggressively. The data puts inflation at the centre of the election campaign and adds pressure on President Joe Biden's administration, as cost-of-living concerns weigh on voters.