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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder E. coli problems end as FDA closes investigation into outbreak linked to onions

The outbreak, which was first reported Oct. 22, sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including 34 who were hospitalized, ...

Qatar and the U.K. to invest £1 billion in climate-friendly technologies

Qatar’s investments in the British economy are estimated at more than £40 billion and the emirate indicated in 2022 that ...

Spain’s new ‘Big Brother’ travel rules are driving tourists to explore other holiday destinations

The goal is to boost security and the “fight against terrorism and organised crime”. Failure to comply could result in ...

Analysts are bullish on Marvell after earnings, with one calling stock a ‘top custom AI chip play’

Wall Street sees more upside in story for Marvel Technology after a strong quarter.

Los Angeles’s pivotal 2028 Olympic Games

Bringing in 15 million visitors to watch more than 15,000 athletes compete in 36 sports requires money, technology and an ...

Former SmileDirectClub customers might be eligible for a refund from $4.8 million recovered from shuttered company

“We are putting money back into people’s pockets who were cheated.” Read More

Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny over sexual assault and workplace alcohol use allegations

Hegseth is running into questions amid a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied, and other emerging reports about his ...

Trump pick to run the DEA withdraws after conservative backlash over quotes about immigration, diversity and COVID rules

Some flagged comments Chad Chronister made in a video about Florida immigration laws, where he praised the “rich diversity” of ...

FBI tells telecom firms to boost network security following massive Chinese hacking campaign

A sprawling Chinese hacking campaign gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number ...

Airline executives set to defend seat fees before Senate panel

Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating ...

EU to crack down on Asian online retailers

Potential charges aim to slow surge of goods sold on sites such as Temu and Shein that evade custom duties ...

Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe

Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.

Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive

Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD

Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludes

BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases

Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interview

The top jobs that pay $200,000+ require two things: Advanced degrees and in-person working, research shows

Companies are increasingly dropping degree requirements and letting workers dial in remotely—but these sorts of jobs won’t land you the ...

‘Revenge cycle’: South Korean crisis highlights deep political divide

Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes democratic vulnerabilities in highly polarised country

France’s political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth

“At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain ...

Autodesk CEO: AI can help the U.S. fix its crumbling infrastructure before it’s too late

The U.S. simply does not have enough labor or materials needed to prepare its infrastructure for an uncertain future, writes ...

Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts

Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto’s “generational ...

Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London

Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of value

South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil

Central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilises

Fortune Best Cities in Europe For Business 2024

Whether you’re expanding your enterprise or seeking new investment opportunities, these 50 cities are poised to be the epicenters of ...

Squirrels, dogs and pygmy hippos: crypto’s multibillion-dollar ‘memecoin’ boom

Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market froth

Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to ramp up investment

German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfalls

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Tony’s Chocolonely is one of the fastest growing chocolatiers. But its boss says selling chocolate isn’t the main goal—shaking up the cocoa industry is

Tony’s Chocolonely has set itself apart with tongue-in-cheek marketing stunts… But it shares some of the same pains as other ...

Sails are making a triumphant comeback as cargo shipping looks to slash its huge carbon footprint with the power of wind

The shipping industry is turning to wind-assisted and pure-sail systems ahead of regulations that will force cargo ships to pay ...

South Korean president faces calls to step down

Opposition pushes for impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol after failed attempt to impose martial law