Changes to Driving Test Booking System to Combat Touts and Long Waits
Learner drivers in the UK will experience significant changes to the driving test booking system starting May 12.
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Capital One Auto President Downplays Concerns Over ‘Forever Loans’ and Vehicle Affordability
Sanjiv Yajnik, the head of Capital One Auto, one of the nation's largest auto finance lenders, has expressed a measured view on the growing...
From Scientist to Silk Farmer: India’s Silk Industry Renewal
Jolapuram Umamaheswari transitioned from a career as a scientist in Singapore to pursue entrepreneurship in India.
Climate Change Poses Existential Threat to Pacific Islands’ Economic Lifeline
The vast Pacific Ocean, a critical source of global tuna supply, is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, directly threatening the economic stability...
Kelp Producer Seeks to Get Americans Eating Seaweed
Suzie Flores, armed with an English degree and a former career in academic publishing in Manhattan, has traded her city commute for the rugged...
GM Cuts Hundreds of Salaried IT Workers as It Trims Costs
General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations as the automaker reevaluates its workforce needs and cuts costs,...
How Sir David Attenborough Forged Bristol’s ‘Green Hollywood’
Sir David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, is credited with a significant, yet often overlooked, achievement: the establishment of a thriving wildlife film industry centered...
Portugal and Italy to Enforce EU Digital Border Checks on British Travelers
Portugal and Italy have confirmed they will not be suspending the European Union's new digital border checks for British nationals, according to the European...
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image Use on TV Packaging
Pop superstar Dua Lipa has initiated a lawsuit against electronics giant Samsung, seeking $15 million in damages.
Greece Assures No Summer Border Delays for British Tourists Amid EU System Changes
British travelers can anticipate smooth passage through Greek borders this summer, with the country's tourism minister assuring that no significant delays are expected, even...