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Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are preparing to counter any leadership challenges following concerns about his popularity and the potential threat from Labour MPs. Speculation surrounds key cabinet members who could seek to replace him, with internal conflicts surfacing within Downing Street.

The NHS in England will proceed with job cuts affecting thousands of administrative and managerial positions after reaching a compromise with the Treasury. The health service will be allowed to overspend this year to cover the associated costs, despite initial resistance to provide additional funding. This move, though expected to save money in the long term, faces criticism for potentially undermining essential services.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to sue the BBC for allegedly misrepresenting his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. He claims the edits defrauded viewers and has demanded a retraction, apology, and compensation.

In 1982, Apple employee Chris Espinosa ingeniously turned Steve Jobs's critiques into an opportunity for self-design with the 'Steve Jobs Roll Your Own Calculator Construction Set.' This story highlights the challenges of working under a critical eye and appears on Andy Hertzfeld's tech history site, Folklore.org.

Google is integrating generative AI into its products with a focus on privacy through its new Private AI Compute, which operates on a secure cloud platform powered by custom Tensor Processing Units.

Starting November 12, Ryanair will require all passengers to use digital boarding passes accessed via its mobile app, aiming for faster and greener travel.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has presented a draft of a pivotal digital assets market structure bill aimed at fostering the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies by setting regulatory guidelines. Introduced by Chair John Boozman and Sen. Cory Booker, this bipartisan draft paves the way for institutional integration of digital assets and grants the Commodity Futures Trading Commission increased oversight of cryptocurrencies.

Michael Burry, renowned for his accurate prediction of the 2008 financial crisis and the subject of 'The Big Short,' has raised concerns about the accounting practices of major AI companies. He claims these firms are exaggerating profits by extending the useful life of technological assets. Burry specifically highlights Oracle and Meta Platforms as using these methods to overstate their profits significantly by 2028.

President Donald Trump proposed a 50-year mortgage option to make home buying more affordable, with the Federal Housing Finance Agency considering the suggestion. This mortgage term aims to reduce monthly payments, but presents trade-offs like slower equity building and increased interest costs.