TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance inks deal to sell US operations to American investors, including Oracle
The deal, set to close on Jan. 22, would end years of efforts to force ByteDance to divest its US business over national security concerns.
Olive Garden serving ‘Lighter Portions’ to cash-strapped diners — and scrambling to meet demand
'Currently, we're not we're not expecting or we're not thinking about marketing it to our guests," the CEO said. "Because it's doing pretty well on the menu the way it is."
There’s positive signs for US economy — Trump just needs to work on the horrendous messaging
We can safely say a couple things about the direction of the Trump economy.
NYC’s Hudson Square is home to century-old buildings — and a new, thriving restaurant scene
“They deliberately targeted the kinds of chefs who generate buzz,” a source told The Post.
Bill Ackman bets $2.1B on insurer in bid to turn Howard Hughes into mini-Berkshire
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. has agreed to buy Bermuda-based specialty insurer Vantage Group Holdings for $2.1 billion in cash and stock.
Olivia Nuzzi shacked up in $3.5M Malibu compound — just 45 minutes from RFK Jr’s LA mansion
Sources told this outlet that the 32-year-old has been hiding from the glare of the paparazzi at the two-bedroom house owned by a Los Angeles restaurant magnate.
Wealthy Silicon Valley suburb looks to crack down on billionaire tech titans’ compounds
City leaders are weighing new restrictions aimed squarely at Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Laurene Powell Jobs, Marissa Mayer and other billionaires.
Trump address ignites hope for future as ‘gangbuster’ economy forecasted for 2026
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
New York hedge funder Soo Kim approached by Warner Bros shareholder about buying CNN: report
Kim has been in talks about potentially buying or investing in WBD’s cable assets, which include CNN, TNT, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, according to a report.
Embattled Instacart to pay $60M to settle claims it deceived members with free delivery offers
The shopping platform is under scrutiny over a recent study where individual shoppers simultaneously received different prices for the same items at the same stores.
UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.
Faisal Islam: Will 'Santa rate cut' have enough festive spirit to boost the economy?
The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
Elliott Management amasses $1B stake in Lululemon as battle for new CEO heats up
New York City-based Elliott Management is working closely with former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielson whom the hedge fund sees as a leading candidate to reverse Lululemon’s decline.
Trump Media strikes $6B merger with fusion energy firm TAE
Parent company of Truth Social announced Thursday it has struck a definitive, all-stock agreement to merge with private fusion firm TAE Technologies.
Sam Altman’s OpenAI in talks to raise money at $750B: report
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has reportedly had talks with private investors about raising money at a eye-popping $750 billion valuation – a move that comes amid rumblings that the artificial giant is also considering going public.
Birkenstock shares plunge 9% as German sandal maker warns tariffs will slam profits
The company – known for its chunky cork sandals – said it expects a 100 basis points hit to annual gross margins due to US tariffs in the new fiscal year, which runs through Sept. 30, 2026.
Kevin McCallister spent $19.83 on groceries in ‘Home Alone’ — here’s what it costs now
The fictional 8-year-old famously walked out of a Chicago-area grocery store with milk, orange juice, white bread, frozen dinners and detergent.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
US inflation cools to 2.7% in November report likely distorted by government shutdown
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from 3% in September and below expectations of a 3.1% rise, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.
Luxury handbags may be shoddier than you think
Complaints about quality are a growing worry for brands from Chanel to Prada
How to conduct a job interview
The worst way to select people, except for all the others
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
The man behind Stanley and Crocs’ viral success has surprising advice for executives about social media
Terence Reilly has strong opinions on how much time brand execs should spend on platforms like TikTok.
Soup kitchen serves 120 meals in 16 minutes
Volunteers say rising demand in Luton for their help sees people queuing down the street for food.
