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Tue, 19 May 2026

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

Tue, 19 May 2026

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

Mon, 18 May 2026

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

Mon, 18 May 2026

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?

Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

Mon, 18 May 2026

CDC says American tests positive for Ebola in Africa, risk in the U.S. remains low

No cases tied to the Ebola outbreak have been confirmed in the U.S., and the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Lululemon takes battle with Chip Wilson public, calls founder 'misguided' and 'outdated'

Lululemon responded publicly to founder Chip Wilson's campaign in a letter to shareholders, where it urged them to vote in its favor at its annual meeting.

Mon, 18 May 2026

PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription fee

The video game firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions".

Mon, 18 May 2026

JPMorgan's summer reading list for the wealthy includes books on AI, leadership and lemons

JPMorgan’s annual summer reading list, which has become the go-to selection of beach books for the wealthy, has 14 titles this year.

Mon, 18 May 2026

'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Homebuilder sentiment improves on late spring surge in demand

Builders are feeling slightly better about the housing market, as they see improved buyer traffic in a potential late spring surge.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?

A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?

The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Tube strikes called off by RMT union

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Mon, 18 May 2026

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

Mon, 18 May 2026

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.


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