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Thu, 22 Oct 2026

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results

Moderna released full data on its closely watched cancer vaccine developed with Merck.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Comcast beats earnings expectations as media revenue offsets weakness in connectivity

Comcast is in the process of spinning off its media business into a separate publicly traded company.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance

David Ellison's father, billionaire and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has a history with Musk.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

David's Bridal plans to spin off AI platform Pearl into publicly traded company

David's Bridal told CNBC exclusively that it's planning to spin off its AI platform, Pearl, into a stand-alone publicly traded company.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.

Taco Bell is sticking with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, even though sister chain KFC defected to Coca-Cola.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Cruise lines chase luxury travelers with suites for up to $25,000 a night

CNBC got a tour of the Regent Suite, a top-of-the-line offering on Regent's Seven Seas Splendor that goes for $15,000 a night.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant

Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year

It's the fourth major U.S. carrier to cut its 2026 forecast this month because of a spike in fuel costs.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Procter & Gamble earnings beat as sales rise 4%, boosted by laundry and home products

Procter & Gamble topped Wall Street's estimates for its quarterly earnings and revenue.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years

The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

The Briefing Room

After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform?

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

American Express brings Airbnb bookings and rewards to Amex Travel platform

More than 1 million Airbnb listings are now available to book through Amex Travel, allowing customers to earn membership points on prepaid bookings.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

Roslynn Garner-Gatley uses a hot water bottle bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Children in care to get £10 a week savings

Eligible people in the care system will be able to access the savings once they turn 18.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.


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