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• Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

  The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

• Christmas toy rush being driven by squishies and building sets

  A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

• Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair

  The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

• Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning

  The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.

• Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch

  Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

• Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting

  The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

• Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash

  The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

• US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices

  Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

• I took Vinted to court to get my money back

  The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

• Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security

  Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

• Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

  The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

• The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills

  A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

• How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long

  Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

• Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy

  The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

• Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond

  Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

• Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires

  Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.

• Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack

  AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.

• Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

  Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

• Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow

  The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

• Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India

  The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.