Carl Icahn’s net worth plummets by billions — nearly 75% — after battle with short seller
The nearly 75% drop in Icahn's net worth from 2023 to this year came as Hindenburg accused his firm of inflated valuations and unsustainable dividends.
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Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high stakes hearing
Donald Trump's use of tariffs in the last nine months was sharply questioned during arguments before the Supreme Court.
Zohran Mamdani taps Big Tech antagonist Lina Khan as co-chair of mayoral transition team
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has picked former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan to serve as co-chair of his transition team.
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
NYC moguls slam Bill Ackman for congratulating Zohran Mamdani — after spending a fortune to defeat him: ‘Gimp-like’
Ackman wrote late Tuesday to Mamdani on X: "congrats on the win. Now you have a big responsibility. If I can help NYC, just let me know what I can do."
Starbucks baristas authorize strike if demands not met — just ahead of critical holiday rush
Unionized baristas said they are preparing to launch strikes in more than 25 US cities on Nov. 13 – the chain’s holiday-themed Red Cup Day – if Starbucks fails to finalize a contract in time.
Burger Kings hoarding pennies and other stores rounding up — as US phases out one-cent coins
Scramble began after US Mint stopped penny deliveries to armored carriers in the wake of Trump’s February directive to eliminate the one-cent coin.
McDonald’s US sales rise — but profits fall short as it warns Americans are dining out less
The Golden Arches continued to warn that Americans are dining out less often, especially low-income diners.
MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
Ozanne to resign from Education, Sport and Culture
An election to replace the Guernsey ESC committee is likely to take place on 27 November.
JPMorgan discloses US probe over alleged conservative ‘debanking’ scandal
JPMorgan claimed the probe is a response to Trump’s executive order in August demanding regulators look into policies that might have led to “politicized or unlawful debanking.”
UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
'A hike in school meal prices could leave families struggling'
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.
Wall Street bankers will get bonus bonanza for second straight year, top consultancy says
Johnson Associate predicted chunkier pay-outs last year after the US economy began to roar back into life after three years of COVID-inspired, debt-laden economic malaise
The future of travel — five technologies set to change the way the world moves
Get ready for flying taxis, floating ferries and the return of supersonic planes.
M&S profits almost wiped out after cyber hack hit sales
Marks & Spencer's online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m
Trader who inspired The Big Short bets against AI as tech shares fall
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about AI bubble
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Nearly all drivers say headlights are too bright
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire's TRL.
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
Israeli jobseeker receives antisemitic rejection text: ‘I hope you leave’
Brett Dahan, one of the co-owners of The Garden of Eden Nursery in Albert Park, sent an anti-semitic rejection text message to a job applicant.
Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Criminal network behind UK mini-marts enables migrants to work illegally - BBC investigation
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
Gen Z job openings have dwindled since 2022 as AI slams entry-level roles: study
Roles that are seen as pathways for young workers in white-collar jobs are in “substantial” decline, the Stanford report warned.
