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Poundland is on the verge of entering administration after its owners rejected a rescue offer that had been approved by the discount retailer’s management. The company, which employs about 12,000 people and runs roughly 600 stores, is expected to file a notice of intention to appoint administrators. If approved by the High Court, the notice would provide time to seek an alternative deal and protect the business from immediate insolvency action. Gordon Brothers, the US investment firm that bought Poundland for £1 in June 2025, turned down an offer from Martin Property Group. The proposed takeover would have kept the…

Businesses adopting artificial intelligence risk creating costly AI lock-in unless they keep the underlying models interchangeable and retain control of the software layer that coordinates them, according to an analysis of enterprise technology strategy. The recommended approach is to rent access to models from providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic while owning the “harness” that manages data, prompts, agents and workflow decisions. The argument is based on the expectation that companies will soon use many specialised models rather than rely on a single system. Language, reasoning, forecasting, vision, speech, video and smaller local models could each perform different tasks, with…

Police have denied that a stabbing took place at a Trump rally in Ohio, saying an officer’s pocketknife became caught in a supporter’s shirt during a fight. The incident occurred outside the Shoemaker Center on the Ohio University Chillicothe campus on Wednesday night, while President Donald Trump was speaking at a midterm rally. Video from the chaotic scene appeared to show a MAGA supporter sitting on a kerb with what looked like a pocketknife protruding from his back. The footage prompted speculation on social media that someone had been stabbed. Chillicothe Police Captain Michael Short said: “There was no stabbing.…

Kobbie Mainoo has returned to first-team training ahead of Manchester United’s crucial Premier League visit to Chelsea, providing Michael Carrick with a timely midfield boost as pressure continues to build on the head coach. Mainoo has missed United’s last four matches with injury, having been sidelined since the 1-1 draw against Tottenham on 10 October. His return has been officially confirmed by the club. Fabrizio Romano reports that the 21-year-old is expected to be available at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder’s presence could also offer Carrick important support inside the dressing room. Kobbie Mainoo reportedly determined to support Michael Carrick Romano…

A man was critically injured after an argument turned into a stabbing on a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line platform on Wednesday evening. The attack happened at about 8.25pm at the Division station in the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, in the West Town area. The station is near the junction of Milwaukee Avenue, Division Street and Ashland Avenue. Chicago police said the victim became involved in a dispute with another man, which then turned physical. He was struck with a sharp object and suffered cuts to his neck and back. Officers detained a suspect at the scene. The…

Sophie Ellis-Bextor will headline the music programme at HSBC SVNS Perth in February 2027, making an exclusive Australian appearance at the two-day rugby sevens event. The “Murder on the Dancefloor” singer, 47, will perform at HBF Park on Saturday February 6, leading the entertainment on a weekend featuring the world’s best men’s and women’s teams. Ellis-Bextor last performed in Perth in February this year, and said she was looking forward to returning after the reception she received at Northbridge’s Icecream Factory. “I can’t wait to get back to Perth and sing and dance with all of my friends in WA!”…

DoorDash is to buy grocery delivery company Instacart for $17 billion, bringing two major delivery platforms under the same ownership. The deal values Instacart shares at $65 each. DoorDash said the acquisition would help more supermarkets use Instacart’s platform to operate their websites. Tony Xu, DoorDash’s co-founder and chief executive, said the companies brought complementary strengths to the deal. “Instacart has spent years learning to do that well for grocers, while DoorDash has built a delivery network and technology that local stores rely on every day,” he said. “Together, we could give stores of every size more of those tools…

Celebrity Halloween decorations have been more restrained this year, with a UK pumpkin shortage appearing to temper the lavish displays usually showcased by stars including Molly-Mae Hague, Stacey Solomon and Gemma Collins. Instead of elaborate pumpkin patches and extravagant props, several celebrities have opted for smaller autumnal touches at home. Interiors expert Jordana Ashkenazi has rated the results, from understated to more accomplished seasonal styling. Celebrity Halloween decorations rated Molly-Mae Hague offered followers a glimpse inside her Cheshire home on Instagram Stories, describing the atmosphere as having “Cosy levels are HIGH.” Her coffee table featured a pumpkin snow globe, plush…

US midterm elections are entering their decisive phase, with attention shifting from whether Democrats can produce a wave to how large it might be. Both parties are pouring money into closely fought Republican-held districts as voters prepare to cast their ballots next week. Democrats and Republicans are each spending more than six figures on final messaging in 70 districts, according to an analysis of the most competitive contests. The scale of the investment reflects the possibility that relatively small changes in turnout could reshape control of Congress. Former president Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Georgia, focusing on the cost…