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Thu, 07 May 2026

'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent'

A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.

Thu, 07 May 2026

McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Shares of McDonald's have fallen 10% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy.

Wed, 06 May 2026

In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict

Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

Wed, 06 May 2026

'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone

The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery books $2.9 billion net loss tied to Paramount deal, restructuring costs

Paramount agreed to pay a Netflix termination fee, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of the deal.

Wed, 06 May 2026

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe is out after five years at the sportsbook

Howe has overseen FanDuel during a time of dramatic expansion in sports gambling and as prediction markets have exploded in popularity.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Apollo CEO Rowan warns of market correction, slams 'egregious' practices at rival insurers

Apollo CEO Marc Rowan warned that markets face an elevated risk of unexpected shocks, saying he is positioning the firm defensively for an expected correction.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in month after Iran war started, U.S. government says

U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday shows.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Novo Nordisk CEO says the drugmaker is more active than ever in seeking out deals

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar says the Ozempic and Wegovy maker is looking for deals more than ever before.

Wed, 06 May 2026

CVS blows past estimates, hikes outlook as insurance business outperforms

All of the healthcare giant's business segments, including its insurer Aetna, its retail pharmacy and health services unit, surpassed expectations.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary cap

Former New York Yankee Mariano Rivera says he supports MLB salary cap as long as small-market teams are also spending.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video

Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

Wed, 06 May 2026

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears

Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Wearable patches: How Barrière is trying to disrupt the supplement industry

Supplement patch company Barrière is launching the first-ever lactose intolerance patch in 1,700 Walmart stores, the company told CNBC exclusively.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Restaurant Brands International earnings top estimates, fueled by Burger King turnaround

Restaurant Brands International reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street's estimates.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close

The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

Wed, 06 May 2026

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines. From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

Wed, 06 May 2026

Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time

Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.


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