Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.
Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in the war with the U.S. and Israel, creating an oil supply crunch and sending global energy prices s...
Asia-Pacific markets rise amid worries over Strait of Hormuz staying largely closed; oil gains
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion...
Warsh Fed confirmation plan hits a snag as expected nomination hearing is delayed
A Senate hearing expected to be held in the coming days has been put off.
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
Asia-Pacific markets rise as inventors assess a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire; oil gains
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
Alibaba leads $290 million investment for building a new kind of AI model as LLM limits emerge
Startup Shengshu plans to use the money for a "general world model," paving the way for more practical robot applications.
Fast Retailing shares soar to record high after the Uniqlo owner lifts profit forecast
Shares of Fast Retailing surged over 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its full-year outlook.
Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher as a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire keeps investors on edge
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
OpenAI slams Anthropic in memo to shareholders as its leading AI rival gains momentum
OpenAI sent a memo to investors blasting chief rival Anthropic for "operating on a meaningfully smaller curve."
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
Amazon CEO Jassy defends $200 billion AI spend: "We're not going to be conservative"
Amazon shares have struggled so far this year as investors question the company's aggressive AI spending plans.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that Iran "better stop now" if it's charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Cramer explains the divergence in tech stocks - and why software may continue to lag
Jim Cramer marveled at the divergent fates of technology stocks - from hardware winners like Intel to software losers like Salesforce and Adobe.
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Maine set to become first state with data center ban
More than a dozen other states are considering similar bans as fears around centers and high energy prices grow.
American Airlines makes bag fees even more expensive for basic economy tickets
American Airlines is joining Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue in raising its checked bag fees as the industry deals with high jet fuel prices.