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Fri, 24 Apr 2026

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US

With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Clock ticks on Spirit Airlines as bondholders weigh Trump bailout. Here's what could happen next

President Trump has said the government could buy Spirit.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

New York's pied-a-terre tax sets up legal fight over values

NYC's property tax system undervalues co-ops and condos, so experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing  high-end second homes.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

FDA fast-tracks psychedelic drug research following Trump executive order

It's a big shift toward supporting psychedelic-based medicines for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD and substance use disorders, the FDA said.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as sales grow 7%

The company reiterated its full-year forecast for earnings and sales.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show

Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

How does it affect me if share prices fall?

Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro

Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table

Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars

The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs, primarily in its technology department, on Thursday after cutting 775 jobs in January.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Trump administration moves to reclassify cannabis in major shift that could expand research

Trump administration to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III, easing research barriers but not legalizing the drug or changing current federal penalties.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Regeneron inks drug pricing deal with Trump, will offer new hearing-loss therapy for free

Regeneron is the latest in a string of major drugmakers to make pricing concessions for new and existing medicines under agreements with Trump.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

What $1 million buys you in real estate around the world

Luxury real estate in most major markets around the world continues to become more expensive, as the wealthy grow wealthier and more mobile.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Starbucks' loyalty program changes are drawing value-conscious customers

Starbucks made some major changes to its long-standing loyalty program last month.


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