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In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery

The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.

NYT > Business · about 1 hour ago

Chaos Came to CBS News. What’s in Store for CNN?

The tech scion David Ellison is close to completing a merger that would put the legacy broadcaster and the 24-hour cable news network under the same roof.

NYT > Business · about 4 hours ago

In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political

When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame.

NYT > Business · about 5 hours ago

Advertisers Are Good at Getting Human Attention. Can They Stand Out to A.I.?

At Cannes Lions, marketers grappled with how to influence A.I. chatbots.

NYT > Business · about 6 hours ago

She arrived in Moscow in 1955, two years after Stalin’s death, and spent several years as a journalist covering major events and ordinary Soviet lives.

NYT > Business · about 9 hours ago

How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?

While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.

NYT > Business · about 9 hours ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax

The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

BBC News · about 17 hours ago

Congressional Panel Investigating Epstein Subpoenas Leon Black in Unusual Escalation

The panel’s Republican chairman said he was moved to act after the private equity mogul repeatedly declined to discuss nondisclosure agreements at a closed-door hearing.

NYT > Business · about 17 hours ago

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill

King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

BBC News · about 19 hours ago

Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With a New Plan and Corporate Name

The retailer, renamed Exemplar Luxury Group, is ditching anything that isn’t focused on high-end department store shopping.

NYT > Business · about 21 hours ago

Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers

The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

NYT > Business · about 23 hours ago

Trump Threatens to Impose 100% Tariff on European Countries Over Tech Taxes

The president claimed the tariffs would override a trade deal with the European Union, which European officials finalized just days ago.

NYT > Business · about 23 hours ago

What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?

When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

BBC News · 1 day ago

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

BBC News · 1 day ago

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

BBC News · 1 day ago

Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes

Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

BBC News · 2 days ago

I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work

Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

BBC News · 2 days ago

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

BBC News · 2 days ago