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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ettinger's Walsall Factory Keeps Leather Craft Alive by Hand
Inside one of Walsall's last leather goods factories, Ettinger still handcrafts wallets from 28 individual cut pieces with no shortcuts.
Recruiter Took Millions Before Firms Failed, Leaving £3M in Debts
Andrew Woosnam collected millions from recruitment businesses before creditors, including HMRC, went unpaid. A so-called phoenix revival follows.
Audi Plans $4B Georgia Factory Amid VW Tariff Pressures
Audi will build its first US plant in Macon, Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs as parent VW navigates Trump tariffs and global competitive headwinds.
Trade Desk CEO Pushes Through Option Repricing Despite Investor Pushback
Trade Desk's chief executive moved forward with a stock option repricing plan despite opposition from shareholders, according to reports.
EA Shuts BioWare After 30 Years, Cancels Mass Effect Game
Electronic Arts is closing RPG studio BioWare, cutting more than 400 jobs and shelving the next Mass Effect title amid mounting corporate debt.
Experts Question Anthropic Report on AI's Impact on Its Workforce
Anthropic says AI is reshaping its hiring and workflows, but outside experts are skeptical of the company's claims.
Telegraph Cuts Up to 100 Jobs Under Axel Springer's AI Pivot
New owner Axel Springer is eliminating scores of Telegraph jobs as it reshapes the title into an AI-driven global media business.
US Banks Move to Block AI Agents From Accessing Customer Accounts
Major US banks are restricting third-party AI agents from tapping customer account data, raising questions about the future of AI-driven personal finance tools.
NatWest Orders 13,000 Staff Into Office Two Days a Week
NatWest scraps its remote-first policy, requiring all UK staff to work in-office at least twice weekly by February 2027.
Google Cloud Outage Disrupts UK Banks and Courts
A power fault at Google's London data center knocked Lloyds, HSBC, and Revolut offline and stalled court proceedings across the UK.
Copenhagen's Bybi Collective Uses Beekeeping to Rethink Economics
A Copenhagen rooftop beekeeping collective gives away much of its honey while integrating marginalized workers and corporate volunteers into one community.
Welsh Town Revives Denim Craft With Hiut Jeans Factory
Hiut Denim is bringing jeans manufacturing back to Cardigan, Wales, restoring skills and jobs lost when Britain's largest denim factory closed.
Restaurant Kitchen Gear Is Moving Into American Homes
From pot filler taps to squeeze olive oil bottles, 'cheffy' equipment once reserved for professional kitchens is becoming mainstream.