AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Reopening: Hartlepool’s The Dancing Cup is back after relocating into Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, drawing an early rush despite “teething issues.” Consumer Tech & ID: Malaysia’s new MyKad rollout is hitting eKYC snags—MyDigital ID online registration isn’t ready for first-timers until Oct 1, pushing new users to kiosks. Local Infrastructure: Cheshire’s Hartford Bowls and Tennis Club is seeking LED floodlights to add about 2,000 extra court playing hours from September to March, aiming for minimal light spill. Telecom Adoption: New Zealand says fibre build-out is largely done, but uptake is the new hurdle—Chorus reports 75.9% fibre adoption, leaving roughly one in four fibre-ready addresses unconnected. EV Charging: New York plans 700 curbside Level 2 chargers via a Brooklyn startup to help apartment and rideshare drivers ditch charging workarounds. Pricing & Privacy: Uber faces scrutiny in New York after app language suggests an algorithm may use personal data to set upfront fares. Food & Retail: Hormel makes SPAM Hot Honey a permanent flavor, while Consumer Reports crowns Primal Kitchen Ranch as top ranch pick over Hidden Valley. Telehealth Crackdown: The FTC alleges Hims & Hers used deceptive practices, including sharing sensitive health data and hard-to-cancel subscriptions.
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