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Monzo is shutting down its US operation, and its European banking licence explains why
In short: Monzo announced on 1 April 2026 that it is closing its US operations, stopping new American sign-ups immediately and shutting existing accounts by June, and cutting approximately 50 roles. The decision comes three months after the UK challenger bank received a full banking licence from the European Central Bank and the Central Bank of […]
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There's one essential Star Wars comic you need to read before Maul: Shadow Lord
Netflix owes Italian subscribers up to €500 after court rules its price hikes were illegal
In short: The Court of Rome has ruled that Netflix’s repeated price increases between 2017 and 2024 violated Italian consumer law and EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms. The ruling voids the relevant contract clauses, orders current prices rolled back to 2015 launch levels, and requires Netflix to notify millions of current and former Italian […]
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Vibe coding is flooding Apple’s App Store, and Apple is fighting back
In short: AI-powered “vibe coding” tools have driven an 84% jump in new app submissions to Apple’s App Store in a single quarter, according to reporting by The Information, the largest surge in a decade. The flood is straining Apple’s review infrastructure, with approval times ballooning from 24 hours to as many as 30 days. Apple […]
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Why Black People Dress up On Easter
While Easter is dedicated to serving the Lord, it's also been a time for Black people to serve looks while honoring the ancestors.