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Tomasz Tunguz’s Theory Ventures has raised a $450 million second fund, filings say
Theory Ventures has raised $450 million for its second fund, according to securities filings viewed by Fortune. Read More
Mubadala eyes investment in UK data firm 9fin at $500mn valuation
Deal by Abu Dhabi state fund would be latest in a string of high-profile investments in market data providers
A study on the Mediterranean diet offers the strongest proof yet that it’s associated with healthy brain aging
This plant-based way of eating is more of a lifestyle than a strict diet and offers a wide variety of ...
Pubs hammered by ‘staggering extra costs’ from Budget
Shares in groups including JD Wetherspoon and Marston’s hit following national insurance and minimum wage increases
Amazon’s CEO dropped a big hint about how a new AI version of Alexa is going to compete with chatbots like ChatGPT
Andy Jassy hinted that the long-awaited AI-powered Alexa will be all about taking actions, and not just providing answers. But ...
What will happen the day after the US election?
A historically tight presidential race might not be over on the night — and multiple crises could follow
Goldman Sachs says reaching net zero will cost $75 trillion—more than two times U.S. GDP
The goals of the 2016 Paris Agreement are slipping out of reach, Goldman wrote. Read More
Billionaire Mark Cuban says strong, intelligent women intimidate Donald Trump and he doesn’t like to be challenged by them
After claiming that you’ll never see Trump around strong and intelligent women and that they intimidate him, Cuban clarified his ...
Europe can learn fiscal lessons from the UK on how to achieve its goals
A co-ordinated reform agenda is crucial if the EU is serious about becoming a climate leader and geopolitical player
Anxious Google employees just broached cost-cutting concerns with executives—who were dressed in Halloween costumes
The tech giant’s chief scientist Jeff Dean was reportedly dressed as a starfish. Read More
US says ‘Russian influence actors’ are behind viral election video hoax
Clip purporting to show Haitian immigrant voting in swing state of Georgia is among ‘Moscow’s broader efforts’ to sway the ...
Ryanair warns air travel tax rises mean 10% of its UK flights could be cut
CEO Michael O’Leary says decision to raise passenger duty ‘will deliver cuts, not growth’
Rep. Trone: Harris’s economic vision isn’t unrealistic. I know because I’ve lived it
‘I believe in Kamala Harris because leaders like her once believed in a farmer’s son who had nothing but a ...
Tim Cook says he uses ‘a very good formula’ to look for Apple employees—these are the 4 traits he seeks out
Apple CEO Cook outlined four specific attributes that make for successful hires. Read More
America’s fateful choice between Trump and Harris
The Democratic candidate stands for continuity of the values that underpin US prosperity
GB Energy gets just £100mn over 2 years in Budget despite £8bn pledge
Sum raises questions over state-owned company’s ability to help meet 2030 target for decarbonisation
Hurricanes and strikes limit US payroll gains to just 12,000, but jobless rate steady at 4.1%
The jobs report also revised down gains in August and September by a combined 112,000, indicating that the labor market ...
What this VC firm can teach other companies about decarbonizing for real
Measuring climate impact can be a trust builder, says Eclipse Ventures partner Aidan Madigan-Curtis. Read More
Oprah shares her Favorite Things for 2024—all 116 of them
There’s no denying it: The holiday season has begun. Read More
Strokes are on the rise, especially in younger people. These 5 lifestyle changes can help lower your risk
Strokes are the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S.—and they’re on the rise. Read More
More than 60% of CEOs are ‘digitally illiterate’, according to their own employees
Employees say they’re losing nearly 6 hours a week to laborious tasks because their bosses aren’t automating. Read More
Trump says Liz Cheney is ‘war hawk’ who should be shot
Former Republican allied to Kamala Harris condemns threat from ‘unstable man who wants to be a tyrant’
Investors warn of lasting ‘risk premium’ in gilts following UK Budget
Traders play down parallels with 2022 market crisis but say rise in borrowing costs will linger
Coca-Cola and Pepsi, two of the world’s top plastic polluters, just got slapped with a lawsuit alleging exaggerated recycling claims and downplayed health effects
The lawsuit seeks restitution for consumers—and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation. Read More
Exxon and Chevron suffer profit falls on lower oil prices
Cheaper commodities and weaker refining margins hit earnings after bumper performances in 2022 and 2023
Trump sues CBS for $10 billion alleging its editing of Harris interview is election interference
CBS denies the claims. Read More
British fintech founder who moved to U.S.: U.K. tech’s problem isn’t taxes—it’s ambition
‘Moving to America went beyond market size—it was a stark recognition that Britain stifles ambitious tech companies.’ Read More
FCA warns Crispin Odey it will take action after his response to allegations ‘lacked integrity’
UK financial regulator gives warning notice to hedge fund boss
LeBron James’ wife Savannah talks about her new business venture—and how she built up her own confidence
Savannah James and April McDaniel cofounded Let It Break, a personal development community for women. Read More
Watch live: how will the UK secure growth after the Budget?
FT journalists answer subscribers’ questions from 13:00-14:00 GMT on the impact of Labour’s tax and spending plans
