Business

When Tech ‘Upgrades’ Go Awry

Incidents involving Microsoft’s Outlook and the Federal Aviation Administration this past week demonstrated our dependence on fragile technology.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Jensen Huang’s Downfall Brings Disbelief in Taiwan

The Nvidia chief executive’s resignation shocked people in his birthplace, where he is called “the people’s dad.”

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

The prospectus is unparalleled in its willingness to discuss existential risk. But does honesty bring comfort?

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

They Want to Be Doctors. Student Loan Caps Are Complicating Their Dreams.

This year, the first class of medical students will begin their journey to becoming physicians under new rules limiting how much they can borrow for school.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Behind the All-American Ralph Lauren Brand Is a French C.E.O.

Patrice Louvet on working with Ralph Lauren, the man, winning over Generation Z and striking a balance between magic and logic.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

In a Sloppified A.I. World, Only Humans Can Build ‘Ecosystems’

The people ushering in the artificial intelligence revolution are also doubling down on in-person relationships in their own industry.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop

Dozens of international flights departed from the United States during Friday’s nationwide ground stop. Some planes also left for Hawaii from the West Coast.

NYT > Business · about 4 hours ago

SpaceX Makes History With Successful Rocket Catch in Texas

The Starship spacecraft returned from orbit to the same spot where it lifted off, marking a key milestone in SpaceX’s vision of building fully reusable rockets.

NYT > Business · about 12 hours ago

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?

Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

BBC News · about 13 hours ago

Family Dollar to Pay $63 Million Settlement for Overcharging Customers

Since 2023, the discount retailer has been overcharging shoppers “millions of dollars” at checkout, according to a complaint filed by federal regulators and 17 states.

NYT > Business · about 14 hours ago

Linda Mason started in an entry-level job at CBS Radio in 1966 and rose through the news division’s ranks to senior vice president. She was 84.

NYT > Business · about 17 hours ago

Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage

Efforts to address the underlying problem with Outlook, Teams and Copilot are complete, the tech firm says.

BBC News · 1 day ago

How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore

The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.

BBC News · 1 day ago

Pressure grows on Trump's Commerce Secretary Lutnick in fallout from Nvidia scandal

Scott Bessent told CNBC that several government agencies "were in favour of putting Megaspeed on the entity list for months".

BBC News · 1 day ago

Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?

Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?

Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy

Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU

The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.

BBC News · 2 days ago

The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?

Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress - and who could take over permanently?

Chief financial officer Colette Kress in in charge of Nvidia for now, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.

BBC News · 3 days ago