Fri, 13 Feb 2026

AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry

It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads. >>

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature. >>

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked

Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity. >>

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say

The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape". >>

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay. >>

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials

The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news

The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Trump revokes key climate ruling which he says has made cars pricier

The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

American Airlines flight attendants picket as CEO tries to calm frustrated employees

The union that represents American's 28,000 cabin crew members issued a vote of no confidence of CEO Robert Isom. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls

Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year

Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers". >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break

Spirit Airlines said it sold another 20 planes and is calling back 500 flight attendants from furlough. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Restaurant Brands shares fall despite earnings beat, strong international growth

Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Restaurant Brands' same-store sales climbed 6.1%. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

'Tens of thousands' affected by law firm collapse

The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8%

Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn't move much and consumer confidence dropped. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration. >>

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth

The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025. >>