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UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall
Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next week
From legal settlements to business ventures, mega corporations are making deals with President Donald Trump and the Trump family
Companies have reportedly doled out $80 million to the Trump family and his presidential library, according to the Wall Street ...
Michelin and the return of deference
The more information there is in the world, the more people crave guidance
Who will defend Europe?
Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the ...
Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages
Reform says claims brought by former workers — who say they were dismissed after the election — are ‘fraudulent’
Gen Z’s expensive drug habit: More want brand-name meds that are 79% more expensive
Most Americans would prefer brand-name drugs—but end up buying generic versions because of the cost, new consumer research suggests. Read ...
Are ‘healthy’ sodas actually good for you? What benefits Olipop and Poppi actually have
What to know about the trendy sodas that tout gut-health benefits. Read More
Buffett sold more BofA stock while keeping Apple stake intact
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in the bank to 8.9% in the fourth quarter after selling 117.5 million shares. Read ...
Dismissed nuclear bomb specialists recalled by Energy Department
Between 300 and 400 workers at the National Nuclear Safety Administration were terminated. Read More
Blackstone puts First Eagle up for sale for $4bn
Decision to offload the business comes as private equity groups look to capitalise on a flurry of takeover activity
Starmer chooses AI security over ‘woke’ safety concerns to align with Trump
UK government switches strategy on AI regulation in hope of better ties with new US administration
How to watch the NBA All-Star weekend for free—and without cable
This year’s event will look different than past ones. Read More
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway slashes stakes in Bank of America and Citi
Conglomerate has stepped up effort to cut holdings in US lenders in recent months
‘OpenAI is not for sale’: Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid is unanimously rejected by board
OpenAI said its board “has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition.” Read More
AI could revolutionize the future of mental health care, but it comes with big risks
AI could help us shift toward a more equitable and personalized care that aims to proactively boost psychological well-being. Read ...
Smaller countries learn to hedge their bets in the age of Trump
This is a world in which no one can ‘price’ peace any more
Hedge funds push UK watchdog for a post-Brexit cut in reporting rules
Industry lobbies for requirements on reporting of transactions in financial markets to be slimmed down
After the Palisades fire burned down this LA home, the plot sold for more than $1 million as a ‘blank canvas’
The original home was purchased in 2005 for $1.54 million. Read More
Elon Musk wants the U.S. Treasury to be on a blockchain. That’s a terrible idea—take it from a big proponent of the technology
Even if security issues are ironed out—a big if—no one blockchain today could handle the sheer volume of Treasury payments. ...
Markets are starting to view Trump as more of a ‘pushover’ on tariffs than a protectionist, UBS economist says
President Donald Trump announced his administration will study reciprocal tariffs, but stopped short of implementing them at this time. Read ...
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao inspires flood of ‘Broccoli’ memecoins: ‘I am just posting my dog’s picture’
Changpeng Zhao had sparked rumors that he would launch his own dog-themed memecoin this week. Read More
Is corporate America already souring on Trump?
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policies
56% of Gen Z homeowners have renovation plans for 2025, vs. just 32% of baby boomers
Gen Z and millennials are more likely to renovate for personal style, while baby boomers are more likely to focus ...
BlackRock awards Larry Fink carried interest incentive for first time
Move to sweeten pay package comes as banks and asset managers have started to emulate private equity practices
Rachel Reeves leaves door open to raising UK taxes next month
Poor economic data and flatlining growth are threatening to erode the chancellor’s £9.9bn margin of error
Forget toxic positivity. A top neuroscientist explains how even ‘negative emotions’ can help fuel your success
There is an essential place in our lives for anger, sadness, guilt, grief, and a host of other “negative” emotions ...
A tiny invasive moth larva is wreaking havoc on Valentine’s Day roses
This year, flower farmers will likely face a challenging Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Read More
Coinbase posts near-record results, but stock slumps on concern over temporary ‘Trump bump’
“We are a multiproduct business,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said after his company released reported its Q4 earnings. Read More
Her husband died in a helicopter crash three years ago; now she delivers flowers to other widows on Valentine’s Day
“It’s so touching and you can’t help but want to pay it forward. Especially for women that you also know ...
Sam Altman lays out plans for OpenAI’s much-anticipated GPT-5, promising the end of ‘hated’ model picker
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has laid out a roadmap for the company’s new AI models, GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. Read More
