Thursday July 23, 2026
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
BBC Inside Science
Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels?
Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?
Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.
Google fined ?890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
Illegal waste investigation sees £275k forfeited
The investigation spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, police say.
