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Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 years of age will be prohibited from setting up social media accounts, even ...
Buffett, Murdoch, and Father Time
Buffett is handing his children full responsibility for the Berkshire Hathaway fortune. Murdoch is suing his. Read More
NFL legend Rob Gronkowski’s best-ever investment: $69,000 worth of Apple stock he bought on advice from his contractor
Gronk made the investment when he was just 25-years-old and “didn’t know how stocks work.” It’s more than tripled in ...
Warren Buffett says his white male status gave him confidence early on that he would one day become rich
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO said he has been on a “lucky streak” that began for him at birth. Read More
Walmart becomes biggest company to roll back DEI policies under conservative pressure to ‘end wokeness in corporate America’
Walmart’s moves underscore the increasing pressure faced by corporate America as it continues to navigate the fallout from the U.S. ...
Forget China, Mexico’s Trump card is BMW’s secret weapon for electric cars
“BMW will be the first premium automaker to produce EVs and batteries in Mexico.” Read More
UniCredit’s journey from foreign predator to domestic consolidator
Two months ago Andrea Orcel swooped on Germany’s Commerzbank. Now the dealmaker is bidding for Banco BPM
Labour has a classic first act problem
Everything the government does for the rest of its term will be distorted by its pledges on tax
Wall Street banks back UK stocks to outshine Europe under Trump tariffs
Analysts point to lack of manufacturers that could be hit and high weighting in banks and oil stocks
Citigroup slashes promotions as it seeks to overhaul bank
As few as 2,000 employees could receive pay and title bumps in the next month, down from about 8,000 in ...
Freedom by Angela Merkel — a paean to a bygone halcyon age
The former German chancellor’s remarkable story is undermined by a failure to admit mistakes — though she does not pull ...
How Shanghai’s ambition to be the ‘future of finance’ fell apart
The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken ...
Why the public doesn’t buy the idea of a ‘green jobs’ bonanza
People understand that transitions are hard — politicians need to as well
Formula 1 teams up with Lego to assemble a younger fanbase for the thriving motorsport
The deal comes as F1’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the hit Netflix series “Drive to Survive,” ...
British firms are being forced into ‘damage control’ mode as tax hikes leave CEOs questioning whether to invest in UK, industry chief warns
”Too many businesses are having to compromise on their plans for growth,” CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith said. Read More
Dollar rises after Donald Trump vows to impose new tariffs
Chinese equities rose as levies appeared to be smaller than expected
US charges against Gautam Adani put loyal Jefferies on the spot
New York-based bank was vocal champion of Indian group whose billionaire head is accused of bribery scheme
New UK non-dom concession ‘accelerates’ wealthy people’s exit plans
Anyone leaving before April 2025 will become exempt from inheritance tax after three years
Telegram finances propped up by crypto gains as founder fights charges
Revenue leapt to $525mn in first half of 2024 before chief Pavel Durov was detained over alleged criminality on platform
Crypto firm Prometheum gained an edge under Gary Gensler’s SEC. Suddenly its future appears less certain
Prometheum was the rare crypto firm to find favor with the Chairman of the SEC. Read More
Trump says he will hit China, Canada and Mexico with new tariffs
US president-elect vows to impose levies on first day in retaliation for illegal immigration and drug trafficking
Trump crypto project gets $30 million investment from Sun
The controversial China-born crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is now the largest investor in Trump’s decentralized finance project. Read More
US special counsel moves to drop criminal cases against Trump
Filings bring an end to unprecedented attempts to prosecute a former president
Starbucks Is using pens and paper to track pay after vendor hack
A hack has sent the coffee chain back to basics. Read More
Tesla excluded from EV buyer credits in California proposal
Tensions between Musk and Newsom have been strained for years. Read More
UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog
Ministers have failed to explore the impact of higher costs on jobs and economic activity, says RPC
Rachel Reeves says there will be no more tax increases on UK business
The chancellor defends her Budget at the CBI conference, saying the revenue raising measures were necessary
Tips for a smooth Thanksgiving with family, even when politics are different and tensions are high
Here’s what to do when gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Read More
Dangerous ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 health conditions. Here’s how to identify and avoid them
Processing isn’t inherently negative—the extent of processing and its impact on nutrient density are critical factors to consider. Read More