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Tomb Raider at 30: How a 1994 Sketch Became a Gaming Empire
Core Design veterans recall how Lara Croft's creation transformed careers and culture, from concept sketches to sports cars.
Women Entrepreneurs in Africa Navigate Bias to Build Businesses
Female founders across Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Malawi share how they're breaking stereotypes while tackling social and environmental challenges.
29 NHS Trusts Listed as Palantir AI Beneficiaries Not Using the System
NHS England claims dozens of trusts benefit from its £330m Palantir data platform, but the trusts say they aren't using it.
A Wealthy Californian Makes the Case for the Billionaire Tax
Proposition 40 would levy a one-time 5% tax on roughly 250 California billionaires. One affluent supporter says the opposition has no valid argument.
Cadbury Owner Mondelēz Sues Vegan Brand Over Snowball Trademark
Mondelēz International is demanding small vegan brand Moo Free pull its White Choccy Snowballs, alleging trademark infringement over the snowball name.
UK Brickmaker Ibstock Issues Major Profits Warning Amid Housing Slump
Ibstock, Britain's largest brickmaker, says Q3 sales fell 22% below expectations as brick market volumes dropped 17% year-on-year.
UK Slot Farms May Dodge Budget Tax Hike via Bingo Loophole
Adult gaming centres could sidestep a new 25% duty by exploiting bingo hall business rates discounts, unless the government closes the gap.
Labour's Youth Minimum Wage Pledge Faces Uncertainty Before Next Election
Chancellor John Healey declined to guarantee Labour will equalize minimum wage for under-20s before the next election, casting doubt on a key manifesto promise.
Trump Says US and Canada Have 'Concept' of New Trade Deal
President Trump signaled progress on US-Canada trade talks, describing a developing framework without offering specific details.
Binance Loses $3.6B in Withdrawals After $6.3B Crypto Hack
Investors pulled $3.6 billion from Binance following a record $6.3 billion theft, with experts pointing to North Korea as the likely culprit.
ACLU Chief Says Corporate Leaders Are Avoiding Civil Rights Battles
Anthony Romero, who has led the ACLU since 2001, says CEOs are sidestepping difficult civil liberties issues as he warns American rights are eroding.
Cyril Hilsum, Pioneer of Flat-Panel Display Tech, Dies at 101
British scientist Cyril Hilsum, credited as a founding figure behind liquid crystal display technology, has died at 101.
UK Budget Quietly Creates Fund to Protect Preventive Spending
A new budget mechanism called PDEL aims to ringfence government money for preventive policies on children, youth, and homelessness.
Johannesburg's Crumbling Infrastructure Tests ANC Ahead of Local Vote
Rubbish, power cuts, and polluted waterways plague Alexandra township as South Africans prepare to cast local election ballots.
London Mayor Seeks Cap on Robotaxis as UK Eyes Driverless Rules
Sadiq Khan warns autonomous vehicles could harm jobs and worsen congestion as the UK government moves to permit fully driverless cars in London.
Binance Sees $3.64 Billion in Withdrawals After Resuming Transactions
Binance reported $3.64 billion in net outflows as it restored normal operations, with the company noting the withdrawals represented just 2.1% of assets under management.
Political Ad Spending Surge Keeps Broadcast TV Dominant
Local TV stations are capturing a windfall from midterm election ad spending, with Texas emerging as a prime example of the trend.
National Grid Plans UK's Largest Substation on Teesside Near AI Datacentre
National Grid has acquired 73 acres at Dorman Point on Teesside to build Britain's biggest electricity substation, supporting planned AI datacentre development.
Elon Musk Becomes Largest Single-Cycle Donor in Modern US History
Musk has directed at least $445.77m into Republican-aligned PACs and groups, federal election data shows.
Jamaica Court Win Fuels Fight to Keep Beaches Open to Public
A temporary injunction bolsters activists pushing back against private resort developments that block Jamaican citizens from coastal access.
Alphabet Class C Shares Slide After Gap-Down Opening
Alphabet's Class C shares faced sharp selling pressure following a gap-down open, with traders watching key bear-side technical levels.
Why Wall Street Is Shrugging Off the Midterm Elections
Inflation, interest rates, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical conflict are driving markets far more than midterm outcomes, analysts say.
SEC Grants Exemptions to Treasury Clearing Rules for Repo Deals
The SEC issued exemptive relief easing central clearing requirements for inter-affiliate and non-U.S. repo transactions involving Treasury securities.
Toblerone Owner Mondelēz Sues UK Vegan Brand Over Bar Shape
Mondelēz claims Catherine's Originals copied Toblerone's iconic chunky silhouette. The small British brand denies passing off and trademark infringement.
Visit Norway Turns Trump's 'Shithouse' Insult Into Tourism Campaign
Norway's tourist board responded to Trump's Nobel peace prize rant by showcasing the country's most scenic public restrooms.
Stocks and Bond Yields Retreat Amid AI Fears and Economic Data
Equities and bond yields slipped as investors weighed artificial intelligence sector concerns alongside incoming economic indicators.
PCE Inflation Index Accelerates in October, New Data Shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up speed, arriving a day after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.
UK Budget 2026: How Tax, Benefits and Pay Changes Hit Wallets
Chancellor's 2026 budget reshapes income tax, student loans and benefits. Here's what workers and graduates can expect in take-home pay.
FTC Sues Dollar General Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retailer of charging customers more than its advertised prices.
34 Lawmakers Push FTC to Probe Overcharging at Dollar and Convenience Stores
Congressional Democrats cite Guardian investigations into pricing discrepancies at major retail chains, urging federal regulators to act.
White House Push to Remove Fed Governor Cook Clouds Warsh Prospects
The Trump administration has intensified efforts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid denied fraud allegations, creating uncertainty at the central bank.
Microsoft Posts $92.3B in Revenue, Beats Estimates on Azure Surge
Microsoft reported $36.6B in quarterly profit, driven by 48% growth in Azure cloud computing, days after offering buyouts to 60,000 employees.
Mbappé Loses Chinese Sponsors After Mao 'Dictator' Remark
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé apologized after two major Chinese brands cut ties with him over a viral video referencing Mao Zedong.
Globe Life EVP and CIO Hensley Sells $372,620 in Company Stock
A top Globe Life executive sold more than $372,000 in company shares, a transaction that draws routine regulatory disclosure requirements.
UK Business Financial Distress Reaches 20-Year High Ahead of Budget
Over 738,000 UK firms face significant financial distress, the worst level since 2004, as pressure mounts on the chancellor ahead of Wednesday's budget.
Honda Executive Warns Canadian Import Tariffs Would Be Catastrophic
A Honda executive cautioned that higher U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports could deliver a devastating blow to the automaker's operations and supply chain.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Warsh Signals No Rush to Hike Again
The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate increases, with Chair Kevin Warsh saying more work remains on inflation but consecutive hikes aren't imminent.
SoFi Technologies Faces Rate Headwinds Despite Growth Gains
SoFi Technologies shows strong growth metrics, but interest rate sensitivity remains a key risk weighing on its stock outlook.
Meta Announces $95 Billion Stock Offering to Fund AI Expansion
Meta plans a two-part, $95bn fundraising as AI infrastructure costs mount and smaller sector players face funding pressure.
Nationwide Cuts 275 More Jobs After Virgin Money Takeover
Nationwide building society is eliminating 275 positions as it works to streamline operations following its £2.9bn acquisition of Virgin Money.