Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.
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‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns of similarities between AI boom and dot-com bubble
Burry, who rose to prominence after his bet against the subprime mortgage market was featured in “The Big Short,” pointed to evidence that an increasingly large amount of junk-bond debt and venture capital money is pouring into the AI sector.
Erewhon to open its first Orange County location
The market known for its eye-watering smoothie prices and viral wellness concoctions is moving ahead with plans for a new store.
NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
Paramount denies Bari Weiss may cede control over CBS News
A Paramount spokesperson issued a statement on Tuesday morning backing Weiss.
Americans are driving toy cars, using public transit to save money as gas prices soar
As of May 18, Americans paid an average of $4.52 a gallon for regular gasoline, up from around $3 before the Iran war started, according to AAA.
St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.
Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.
Parents' anger at school buses being axed
Parents criticise the Devon school's plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year.
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.
The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
The shop can now make £2,000 in one day after moving to trade outdoors just one day a week.
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.
Pennsylvania woman loses $24K after falling for ‘Apple high alert’ text scam
“It started with a text message that said, Apple high alert,” the woman, identified only as Barbara, told WGAL.
Casa Tua Cucina latest restaurant drawn to Downtown Brooklyn housing boom, boding well for neighborhood
Casa Tua Cucina on the long-vacant ground floor of the landmarked, former Williamsburgh Bank Tower, will add star power to the district’s culinary scene.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
Meta employees told to work remotely Wednesday as company prepares to slash 10% of workforce: report
The companywide bloodbath will take place in three waves, with impacted workers learning their fate by email at 4 a.m. local time in their region, according to an internal document obtained by Reuters.
TrumpRx expands to offer over 600 generic drugs, partners with Mark Cuban
Trump is expected to announce an expansion of TrumpRx’s offerings as the administration intensifies its push to lower prescription-drug costs.
Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting
Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription fee
The video game firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions".
James Dolan moves to split Knicks and Rangers into two separate public companies
MSG Sports said it confidentially filed an initial Form 10 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
