A popular Manchester restaurant beloved for its plant-based take on junk food has announced it is closing. Wholesome Junkies, a vegan eatery located under an archway near Victoria Train Station, has closed with immediate effect. Founder Chelsea Campbell announced the news on Instagram last night, saying it was “one of the hardest posts” she’s “ever … Read more
Stay up to date with free updates Simply register for the Technology sector myFT Digest — straight to your inbox. Samsung Electronics has added enhanced artificial intelligence features to the annual refresh of its foldable phones, as the company aims to fend off competition from Chinese rivals in the fast-growing market. The South Korean company … Read more
An AI company is helping Michael Bommer, 61, create a meaningful digital identity to protect his legacy before he dies. Eternos.Life captured Bommer’s voice, personality and memories to program his digital version. The team integrated data capture, transcription and chat capabilities so his family could stay in touch with him for generations, according to the … Read more
Boeing’s Starliner capsule is performing well enough on its first-ever astronaut mission to remain in orbit longer than the originally planned 45 days, NASA says. Starliner, which launched on June 5, has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) for an unspecified mission extension. The spacecraft is in good condition and capable of leaving the … Read more
Openreach (BT) has begun the process of reviewing its position on compliance with its “place of residenceThis could lead to them taking further contractual action against alternative UK broadband networks (altnets) that are struggling to meet the necessary 90% performance threshold, which could ultimately include restrictions on network access. To give this some context, Openreach’s … Read more
The spacecraft has experienced numerous leaks and technical problems. NASA says it is using the extra time to evaluate whether it can safely return. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Earlier this month, two astronauts traveled to the International Space Station aboard a brand new Boeing spacecraft. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Five, four, three, two, one, … Read more
WASHINGTON – NASA and Boeing have once again extended the CST-100 Starliner’s stay on the International Space Station as engineers complete analysis of thruster problems and helium leaks on the crewed spacecraft. At a June 18 briefing, NASA announced that Starliner’s return to Earth on the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission, which had already been … Read more
Last year saw a sharp increase in biennial fixes as people expected interest rates to fall But this year’s interest rate stalemate means five-year rates are back in favor Just as many people fixate for five years as for two years, says real estate agent Those buying a home or taking out a new mortgage … Read more
The result is that even if nominal interest rates fall below the official 2% target in the coming months, as seems likely, they could pick up again later this year. This is already happening in the eurozone, where headline inflation, core inflation and services inflation all rose in May. Although the ECB has cut interest … Read more