Summary: Twitter, now known as X, is discontinuing its web-based Tweetdeck service , raising concerns about its future. Elon Musk aims to make X financially self-sustaining and had previously mentioned potential payment models . The decision to end the free Tweetdeck version forces users to choose between the paid service and alternatives. Potential Threads , introduced as a threat to X, faces decreasing adoption rates. Speculation abounds that Musk might introduce a premium X model catering to high-value online sectors . Musk's success with Tesla inspires expectations for X's transformative journey. ...

Summary: Retail sales in July experienced a significant decline of 1.2%, worse than the anticipated 0.5% contraction. The Office for National Statistics attributes the decline to the exceptionally wet weather, marking July 2023 as the wettest July since 2009. Department stores, clothing shops, and supermarkets were among the hardest-hit sectors, with supermarkets showing the most pronounced decline in sales. Online shopping defied the trend, posting a 4.4% year-on-year increase and accounting for 27.4% of total retail sales, the highest proportion in months. ...