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 Apple told to pay back €13bn in tax by EU

The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland. #press

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 US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth

US stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy. #press

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 What taxes might Rachel Reeves raise?

The chancellor says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up? #press

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 Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog

The measure is one move the UK watchdog could take after it completes a formal inquiry into the sector. #press

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 'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. #press

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 Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors. #press

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 When wind turbine blades get old what's next?

As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades. #press

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 Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly. #press

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 Post office scandal victims law 'important step'

Legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is introduced to parliament. #press

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 UK needs new gas plants for energy security - PM

Critics say a commitment to build new, gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges. #press

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 Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties. #press

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 US inflation edges up ahead of Fed decision

The rate of price increases picked up in February, as petrol and housing costs pushed higher. #press

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 Aldi to increase pay for second time this year

The supermarket raises pay again as retailers prepare for higher minimum wage levels. #press

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 Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue. #press

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 Scammers pose as real firms to target job seekers

Jenny Jamieson says scammers posed as her company by advertising fake jobs on WhatsApp. #press

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 Google to fix AI picture bot after 'woke' criticism

Users fault Gemini for generating diverse images in inappropriate historical contexts. #press

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 The people creating digital clones of themselves

Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get. #press

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 COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals

Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals. #press

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 Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance. #press

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 Energy firms holding £8.1bn of customers' money

A father-of-three reveals that it took six weeks to have £800 refunded by his energy supplier. #press

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 The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. #press

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 Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance. #press

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 Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears

The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality. #press

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 Car workers strike not expanded as concession made

The United Auto Workers union will continue action but says it is making progress with firms. #press

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 Taxpayers set to pay £40bn due to threshold freeze

New analysis suggests the Treasury will now net £40bn in income tax due to inflation. #press

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 HS2: What has been built so far?

A visual guide to the progress made on one of the most expensive rail projects in the world. #press

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 US jobs growth much faster than expected

The number of jobs added to the US economy last month was almost double the amount forecast. #press

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 What's going on at Metro Bank?

Bosses say there are no concerns about its finances after reports it was looking to raise millions. #press

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 House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed. #press

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 Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis

As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed. #press

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 How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign. #press

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 Taylor Swift tour film tops $100m in advance ticket sales

The film of the Eras tour is due to be released in cinemas in more than 100 countries next Friday. #press

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 The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. #press

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 Can AI popstars make it in the real world?

Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average singer. #press

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 HS2: Government 'misleading' people over Leamside line reopening

References to the restoration of a mothballed line are dropped 24 hours after its announcement. #press

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 Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission. #press

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 Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle. #press

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 HS2 will not go to Euston without private funds

The government has scaled back plans for Euston station and is hoping for private investment. #press

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 Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained. #press

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 Electric car sales to private buyers fall sharply

No incentives for consumers to buy electric has affected sales, but overall the car market is growing. #press

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 HS2: No new compensation for those affected by rail route, says minister

There will be no new money for displaced people and firms along the scrapped route, the government says. #press

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 Metro Bank shares plunge on fund raising reports

The bank's shares plunged 23% in early trading, after several newspapers reported it needed to raise £600m. #press

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 Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

Media regulator Ofcom asks the competition watchdog to study the tech giants' cloud computing dominance. #press

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 Why a certificate to own a car in Singapore now costs $106,000

The city-state introduced a 10-year certificate of entitlement system in 1990 as an anti-congestion measure. #press

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 The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy

The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing. #press

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 Little Moons boss: 'If you can't see it, you can't be it'

Co-founder of Little Moons, Vivien Wong, on why we need more female role models. #press

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 Renting: Average home now has 25 tenants wanting to view

When a property goes up for rent there are typically 25 people competing for a viewing, Rightmove says. #press

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 Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off

Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67003881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 PM makes new transport pledges as HS2 scaled back

It comes after the section of the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was scrapped. #press

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 HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped

Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech. #press

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 Food price inflation will keep slowing, says Tesco boss

The pace of price rises will continue to ease this year, says boss of UK's biggest supermarket. #press

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 US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain

The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US. #press

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 Cost of national debt hits 20-year high

The interest rate on government debt has hit a 20-year high, leaving little room for tax-cuts. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67002195?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Sam Bankman-Fried: Trial of 'Crypto King' begins

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66990824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs. #press

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 Tube strikes: London Underground walkouts called off

The London Underground walkouts scheduled for 4 and 6 October will no longer go ahead. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66992446?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Abercrombie & Fitch launches investigation into ex-CEO sexual misconduct claims

It comes after a BBC investigation reported allegations that Mike Jeffries exploited men for sex at events he hosted. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66990622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Boohoo slashes sales forecast and plans major cuts

The fast fashion firm plans to make big cost savings after predicting a big fall in sales. #press

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 TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66941340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Easy life: Band says easyJet owner suing over name

Easy life says it is "certain" it has never affected the easyGroup's business. #press

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 Greggs says sales up by more than fifth in latest quarter

The chain, which opened its first shop in 1951, has opened 144 new stores in the last year. #press

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 Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit property giant jump in market return

The embattled Chinese property giant's shares were suspended from trading on Thursday. #press

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 US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. #press

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 Defiant Trump turns up at $250m New York fraud trial to blast 'scam'

The ex-president lambasts a case that could see him lose control of Trump Tower and other properties. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66986808?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up. #press

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 The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use

A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet. #press

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 Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66981036?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Oil cartel leader warns of prolonged high prices

The Secretary General says further investment in oil is needed to meet rising global energy demand. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66985654?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit

The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66739104?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex

An organised network recruited men for sex with Abercrombie & Fitch’s then-CEO - BBC investigation. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66889779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?

Train drivers are set to strike again, and London Underground staff are also taking action. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating

The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are behind the issue. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66982762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 House buyers look to adapt to higher mortgage rates

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66982650?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down next year

Dame Sharon White has initiated talks with the board of the retail partnership to appoint her successor. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66981035?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway

The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66979810?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Jeremy Hunt to confirm national living wage to rise to £11 an hour

The move will affect two million of the lowest-paid workers, the chancellor will tell the Tory conference. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66978109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Golden Week: Budget travel takes off in China

A sluggish economy forces young Chinese to travel cheaply for this year's holiday. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66956625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Aukus: UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract

The deal will provide decades of work at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66979798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66961877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans

Water companies want to invest £96bn in ambitious project that will see bills rise for customers #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66979271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cuts

The PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party's conference. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66976076?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link

The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66976222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'

Richard Walker had tried to become a Tory MP but has quit the party on the eve of the annual conference. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66972357?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Shoplifter: Police need to stop people like me

A persistent shoplifter says stealing is easy and that police could do more to stop people like her. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66974506?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Ban on single-use cutlery comes into force in England

Polystyrene cups and balloon sticks are also banned under new rules designed to cut plastic pollution. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66974697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in

The annual energy bill for a typical household falls on Sunday but is high by historical standards. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66960187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66705421?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa

Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66788932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66540794?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback

The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66506417?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 US car workers strike escalates as it enters third week

The United Auto Workers union said 7,000 more members would walk out. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66964134?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Severn Trent to 'spend billions' upgrading its network

The water supplier has said the overhaul will target leaks and spills while creating thousands of jobs. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crg1nlzd33go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Energy bills forecast to rise in January to £1,996

Analysts at Cornwall Insight say higher wholesale energy prices will drive bills up by £73 a year. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66957847?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 UK on track for record tax levels, IFS think tank says

A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66945729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid

New figures show the economy has grown by 1.8% since the start of the pandemic, outpacing France and Germany. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66957412?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis

As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66956769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line's future

The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together "urgently". #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66957407?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66866603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Train drivers strikes could continue in to Christmas, as fresh disruption begins

The leader of the train drivers' union has not ruled out strike action continuing in to Christmas. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66955156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 England's single use plastics ban does not tackle takeaway boxes, warns Greenpeace

Plastic cutlery is banned under new rules but plastic containers for takeaway and shop bought meals are not. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66946643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Who is Rupert Murdoch?

Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14078128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66953910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop