The music giant said Pershing Square’s offer fundamentally undervalued the business. BBC News
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Playing with FIRE: Inside the ‘extreme’ movement that could help you retire decades early | Money News
Former gambling addict David Scothern will retire 20 years earlier than the average Briton. The 42-year-old from Sheffield joined a movement in 2019 with an “extreme” dedication to retiring as early as possible. He’s foregone not just frequent flutters but children, a car, alcohol and smoking in favour of FIRE …
Read More »Disney accuses Trump’s media regulator of ‘unlawfully’ suppressing free speech | World News
Disney has accused Donald Trump’s media regulator of an “unlawful” attempt to suppress free speech after it was forced to apply for early licence reviews for its eight ABC TV stations. The order from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is chaired by Trump-appointee Brendan Carr, came amid growing pressure …
Read More »South East Water customers in Whitstable warned tap water disruption set to continue | UK News
Thousands of people in Kent have been warned that disruption to their tap water supply is likely to continue over the weekend. About 8,000 customers in the Whitstable area were affected because nearby reservoirs were at a “critical level” due to “extremely high demand”, said South East Water. It said …
Read More »Trump’s trade war pushes one American liquor maker into Canada
This time, however, the tariff dispute between Canada and the US has endured, with the two sides appearing no closer to reaching a deal. For England, what happens next may not matter much, he said, as the last year has forced his company to rethink the way it does business, …
Read More »BMW says humanoid robots are the future of car production
One observation from the US was that AI-based robots cope much better with variance than previous machinery. “If you changed the position of the sheet metal a little bit or you shift it, or you tilt it, with a standardised industry robot, you would have a failure,” says Nikolaides. “These …
Read More »Trump officials preparing for $250 note featuring Trump’s face
“As Americans struggle with the rising cost of gas, groceries, housing, and health care, President Trump’s priorities for taxpayer dollars are completely detached from the challenges families face every day,” Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, said in a statement. BBC News
Read More »EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The investigation involved a mystery shopping exercise carried out by an independent testing organisation, which found that a high percentage of chargers purchased through Temu failed basic electrical safety tests. It also found that a high proportion of baby toys posed safety risks, containing chemicals above legal limits or featuring …
Read More »Former BP boss hits back at oil giant after his ousting saying he does not ‘accept the lies’ over his conduct | Money News
The former chairman of BP has come out swinging against his ousting, saying no one has ever made the kinds of bullying accusations levelled against him in recent days. Albert Manifold left the oil and gas giant on Tuesday with “immediate effect” after “serious concerns” were raised, the company said. …
Read More »Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Albert Manifold said no-one should be “allowed to hide behind anonymity” when commenting on his time at BP. BBC News
Read More »The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It’s a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam BBC News
Read More »The escalating energy debt crisis as price cap set for rare summer hike | Money News
There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead. Bills have been relatively stable, though still elevated, for the past three years in the wake of the price shock that followed Russia’s …
Read More »Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran
The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks. BBC News
Read More »Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
Fifa is under investigation over its ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating the association over allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans” over the sale of tickets. Fans have reportedly been “misled” about the location of …
Read More »Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The case centres on contamination caused by PFAS in the foam at dozens of defence sites. BBC News
Read More »Google worker charged for using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
A longtime Google employee was charged in New York on Wednesday for breaking insider trading laws. BBC News
Read More »An unhealthy focus on sex – Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show. BBC News
Read More »Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere. BBC News
Read More »One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now “out of reach” for many. BBC News
Read More »Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee. BBC News
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