Business
It's in Venezuela's interest to co-operate with US, Rubio says in heated testimony
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the…
Susan Darwin
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Business
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
It said: "Given Mr Niccol's chief executive role, the enhanced media attention to which Mr Niccol and Starbucks are subject, and the…
Business
Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%. Source link
News
Tim Cook calls for deescalation but avoids criticizing Trump after Minneapolis death
Trump is facing a rare bipartisan backlash after a group of federal agents shot and killed protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on…
Business
Another apparel brand is closing its retail stores. It was once a tech bro favorite
Allbirds shoe brand announced on Wednesday that it will close almost all of its U.S. stores by the end of February (except for two…
Business
Taxpayers may face issues this 2026 tax season after IRS layoffs and new laws, a watchdog warns
The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter…
Culture
Aston Villa: Douglas Luiz rejoins after Youri Tielemans sidelined for 8-10 weeks
Belgium international Tielemans, 28, came off in Sunday's 2-0 win at Newcastle with an ankle injury and checks have confirmed he is…
News
Does your baby qualify for a $1,000 Trump Account? Here’s what to know
As a continuation of President Donald Trump‘s pitch to Americans on affordability and the economy under his administration, the U.S.…
Culture
King's film reveals his personal philosophy
King Charles explains his philosophy of harmony in a film for Amazon Prime Video. Source link
News
Do virtues like being compassionate increase your well-being?
Virtues such as compassion, patience, and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according to new…
News
Judge greenlights Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully…
News
Months later, the Supreme Court still hasn’t decided on Trump’s emergency tariffs. Here’s why
When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly rapid resolution seemed…
News
Iran: Trump warns 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says it is ready for dialogue with the US but will “respond like never before” if necessary. Source link
Business
Roundtables: Why AI Companies Are Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear
AI is driving unprecedented investment for massive data centers and an energy supply that can support its huge computational appetite. One…
Business
Is your hit product a ‘gateway product’?
Remember the Flip video recorder? In 2009, it was a sensation—a dead-simple, pocket-size recorder that let ordinary people capture and…
News
This Harvard-affiliated study on night owls reveals surprising heart health findings
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night —…
Business
Customers go ‘Back to Starbucks’ as company posts first U.S. growth in 2 years
Since Brian Niccol took over as Starbucks Chairman and CEO in 2024, he’s promised a grand turnaround for the coffee giant by going back to…
News
From unemployed to self-employed: Why the switch is more common than ever
When Mikala Mahoney was laid off from her marketing job last summer, first she was shocked. Then the anxiety flooded in. “I realized that…
News
Fettes College 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over…
News
What AI “remembers” about you is privacy’s next frontier
When information is all in the same repository, it is prone to crossing contexts in ways that are deeply undesirable. A casual chat about…
Business
Chip firm ASML to slash 1,700 jobs and posts record profit for 2025 thanks to AI boom
Dutch semiconductor chip machine maker ASML recorded a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in 2025 on sales of 32.7…
Business
What will be the impact of Universal UK on Bedfordshire sewage system?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity. Source link
Lifestyle
Kemi Badenoch apologises for Suella Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking…
Business
Smokey Bones and Johnny Rockets restaurant closures: See list of doomed locations after FAT Brands bankruptcy
Another day, another announcement of restaurant closures in the casual-dining space. Earlier this week, FAT Brands filed for Chapter 11…