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Drivers in the UK could be offered compensation by car finance lenders before the wider mis-selling saga is resolved. The move may give consumers earlier payouts while lenders await final regulatory decisions. It matters because the scandal could affect millions of drivers and cost the industry billions.

Wired reports that opioid users turned to a drug they saw as a miracle aid for quitting, but the DEA banned it. The ban removed a harm-reduction option amid the opioid crisis, raising questions about drug policy and access to addiction treatment.

Cloudflare is experiencing multiple active incidents, according to a Hacker News post. Cloudflare is a major internet infrastructure provider, so disruptions can affect many websites and online services. The scope and impact of the incidents were not specified.

The UK and EU have reached a draft agreement to reduce post-Brexit border checks and paperwork on food exports. The deal could ease trade friction for food producers and improve supplies, though it still needs formal approval. It marks a significant step in post-Brexit relations.

Intel shares fell further as a broad semiconductor selloff spread across the chip sector, erasing about $3.5 trillion in market value. The rout signals growing investor concern about the industry’s outlook and could weigh on technology markets more widely.