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Studio 36 Digital, a leading SEO specialist for the UK’s small and mid-sized enterprises, has embraced the next generation of digital marketing by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) into its services. In light of sweeping changes driven by large language models (LLMs) and new AI-powered search formats such as Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), the agency has spent the last year reengineering its content strategy, tools, and internal workflows. This strategic evolution ensures that clients remain competitive in both today’s search ecosystem and the future of online discovery. “AI is not a distant disruption; it’s…

Timeline, the innovative platform built to empower financial advisers, has now surpassed £10 billion in assets under management (AUM). Far more than just a numerical achievement, the milestone underscores the platform’s growing influence in reshaping how financial advice is delivered and experienced. Blending cutting-edge technology with low-cost, evidence-based investment strategies, Timeline has carved out a distinct space in the adviser community. Its tools are designed not just for efficiency but to make financial planning more meaningful for both advisers and their clients. “This isn’t just about numbers,” says Abraham Okusanya, Founder and CEO of Timeline. “It’s £10 billion of people’s…

Bikanervala, the iconic Indian vegetarian brand loved across continents, has launched its much-anticipated UK operations with a flagship restaurant and sweet shop in Hounslow, part of a sweeping £50 million expansion plan with The Montana Global Group. The new Hounslow location—at 101-105 High Street—boasts 3,200 sq. ft of immersive dining and gifting experiences. It’s the first of 25 stores to be introduced in the UK, with additional branches set to open in Southall as part of Phase 1. The Montana Global Group, known for developing top-tier Indian brands such as Kingdom of Grills and managing Bikanervala franchises in India’s northern…

It is no ordinary time to lead a city. Budgets are in flux. Divisions are deepening. Political violence and misinformation are growing concerns. And as President Trump aggressively pursues his agenda, national politics are becoming an inescapable reality in city halls.The New York Times sat down last month with 16 mayors at a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa, Fla. We asked them many of the same questions. Their answers revealed deep, bipartisan uncertainty over federal funding and concerns about rising incivility. Mayors of some of the nation’s largest cities, including New York and Los Angeles, did…

Congressional Republicans just passed President Trump’s sprawling domestic policy bill that extends and expands tax cuts, while slashing Medicaid, food benefits and clean energy initiatives to pay for them — but only partly. The bill favors the wealthy, and low-income Americans stand to lose the most.What could the bill mean for your pocketbook? Answer these questions to learn more about the individual impacts of the wide-ranging legislation. (Your answers are not tracked by The Times.)Jump to a section: General tax policyFamiliesHealth careEducationClean energyImmigration 0 of 33 questions answered At the heart of the bill is a roughly $4 trillion tax…

For years, the United States labor market has been undergoing a structural transformation. As jobs in manufacturing have receded, slowly but steadily, the health care industry has more than replaced them.The change has been particularly visible over the past year, during which health care has been responsible for about a third of all employment growth, while other categories, like retail and manufacturing, have stayed essentially flat. Health care is the nation’s top employer Share of total U.S. employment, 1990-2024 Source: New York Times analysis of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Note: Each industry category includes private sector and government…

Asset Values Cryptocurrencies As much as $7.1 billion Stocks, bonds and cash At least $2.2 billion Real estate and other business holdings At least $1.3 billion Fees & Payouts Crypto ventures At least $620 million since 2024, some shared with partners Royalties At least $11 million in 2024Liabilities Real estate debt At least $100 million Lawsuit judgments $540 million plus interest President Trump has long boasted of being a billionaire — even as journalists, accountants and the New York attorney general have cast doubt on just how many billions he is worth.Mr. Trump’s precise net worth is unknowable, partly because…

A horse racing analytics group based in the UK and led by professional punter James Atkinson has recorded profits exceeding £50 million from bookmakers in the UK and Ireland over the past year. Atkinson’s platform, Race Reads, has grown rapidly in both membership and influence, built on a foundation of meticulous data analysis, structured betting logic, and a subscriber base that now exceeds 4,000 monthly members. “James built an entire university of punting wisdom and it works,” said one Race Reads member. “Most tipsters can’t tell you how many furlongs are in a mile.” They added. Subscribers say that when…

China Solar in Shanxi Province Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times J. Emilio Flores for The New York TimesIn China, more wind turbines and solar panels were installed last year than in the rest of the world combined. And China’s clean energy boom is going global. Chinese companies are building electric vehicle and battery factories in Brazil, Thailand, Morocco, Hungary and beyond.At the same time, in the United States, President Trump is pressing Japan and South Korea to invest “trillions of dollars” in a project to ship natural gas to Asia. And General Motors just killed plans to make…

Artificial intelligence tools have taken another leap forward. A new wave of generators can create lifelike video along with realistic audio, including dialogue.These tools, including Google’s Veo 3, are producing viral videos, satirical commentary and even realistic fakes of disputed events like riots and elections.Below is a collection of real videos alongside A.I.-generated fakes, which were created by writing basic prompts to guide what the tools come up with.Your job: tell the difference. (Most of these videos have dialogue. Unmute the videos to hear what’s said.) 1 of 10 Is this conference presentation real or A.I.? Oops, not quite. This was…