Business
The rapid descent of Southwest Airlines: How the company plunged from customer cult-favorite to activist investor target
Southwest was a customer darling. But ‘active inertia’ hobbled the stock and precipitated a leadership crisis. Read More
9.5% of CEOs are ‘Supercommuters.’ But they tend to underperform—especially if they own a boat or live near a golf course
Boards that want to hire a CEO who refuses to live anywhere near company headquarters should remember they’ll be betting ...
Tai chi isn’t just for seniors. The workout boosts strength, flexibility, and longevity, no matter what your age
Plus, getting started is easy. Here’s how. Read More
Selena Gomez’s mom and Wondermind CEO Mandy Teefey shares 2 tips for parents of children with mental health challenges
“She used to be very terrified of tornadoes … so I made her sit down and learn everything there was ...
Tim Walz is the least rich candidate in the race for the White House. Here’s how much he’s worth
Walz, alongside his wife Gwen Walz, is worth from $112,003 to $330,000, according to his financial disclosures from 2019. Read ...
Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex
A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew ...
Inside the mission to protect endangered culture
Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?
Filmmaker Sean Baker on his sex-worker story ‘Anora’ and refusing to play it safe
The director of ‘The Florida Project’ and ‘Tangerine’ is tipped for Oscar success but says ‘I’m staying in reality’
Beware the AI bureaucrats
It’s not killer robots we should be worried about, but the automated plumbers of the information network
Why it is lonely in the political centre
Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seems
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction ...
English winemakers hope for Budget break as excise duty leaves bitter taste
Fast-growing sector struggles with low returns, an increasingly volatile climate and intense competition
Crocs doubled down on ugly. It is paying off
Maker of foam clogs has gone from laughing stock to good stock — and the shares do not look expensive
From Paddington Bear to Gladiator, tax breaks lure productions from Hollywood heartland
Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands among those ramping up incentives as studios seek to control costs
As Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to bash California and stump for Trump, West Coasters are getting revenge
Californiacs are turning their noses up at Tesla. Read More
Lisbon locals left stranded as iconic yellow trams turn into Insta-fodder for tourists
As visitors flock to the capital in larger numbers—almost nine million in 2023—some residents are growing exasperated with the effects ...
Red Lobster is on a hiring spree to replace its C-suite in the aftermath of the endless shrimp debacle
The seafood chain appointed a new chief marketing officer and chief financial officer. Read More
Inside JD Vance’s wealth: From hillbilly beginnings to a bestselling author with three homes and millions in assets
The Ohio senator and Trump VP pick has made a fortune on sales of his ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ memoir. Read More
A 38-year-old with $38,000 in student debt tells other generations, ‘I highly recommend finding a way to avoid taking out loans’
“When you’re 17 or 18 years old, you think, ‘Oh, sure, I’ll figure this out.’ Then it’s frustrating to still ...
Bezos faces backlash at Washington Post over refusal to run Harris endorsement
Newspaper’s owner discards more than three-decade old policy by not backing either US presidential candidate
Israel just launched an airstrike against Iran, following through on weeks of threats and escalating Mideast conflict
The attack, threatened for weeks by Israel, comes as the Middle East sits on the precipice of a regional war ...
Trump says he’s ‘really, really rich.’ With a possible presidential victory looming, here’s how much he’s actually worth
The explosion of Trump Media has led the personal wealth of its founder to skyrocket. Read More
A 14-year-old’s suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here’s how parents can help keep kids safe from new tech
Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are ...
Israel launches retaliatory strike on Iran
Israeli military said it targeted military sites after explosions were heard in Tehran
This 51-year-old renter with Stage 3 breast cancer thought she’d ‘go to her grave’ without owning a home. That was until she found Divvy Homes’ rent-to-own program
Divvy Homes teams up with hopeful homeowners who either can’t afford a mortgage payment or don’t have enough money saved ...
Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents
Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homes
Reeves seeks to reassure business ahead of Budget tax rises
Official describes planned increases as a ‘one and done’ hit with chancellor wanting to offer clarity for rest of Labour ...
Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll
Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru Ishiba
UK must raise its climate ambition to restore global reputation, says adviser
Businesses urge Labour to adopt CCC recommendations and set out ‘ambitious and investable’ goals
Jeff Bezos blocked the Washington Post’s endorsement of Harris after it was written but not yet published
“This is cowardice, with democracy as its casualty,” former Post executive editor Martin Baron wrote. “Disturbing spinelessness at an institution ...
