Shipping companies to pay for carbon dioxide produced by vessels

Compromise deal falls far short of carbon levy poor countries were hoping for. Shipping companies will have to pay for the carbon dioxide produced by their vessels for the first time under new ...

The Guardian - 1d

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.

The New York Times - 1d

Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.

The New York Times - 15h

Large Shipping Nations Agree to Greenhouse Gas Tax

China, Brazil, and other major shipping nations agree to first-ever global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

Inc. - 1d

What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.

The New York Times - 1d

Can't pay your taxes by April 15? You have options, IRS says

You have options if you can't pay your taxes by April 15, according to the IRS. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

CNBC - 1d

A bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company. No injuries reported

A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway company, has exploded in a busy district of central Athens, authorities say, causing limited damage but no injuries

ABC News - 1d

Emergency law passed to force loss-making steel companies to keep operating

Special powers granted to prevent the collapse of British Steel’s Scunthorpe works. Emergency legislation allowing the government to instruct companies to keep loss-making steel operations in ...

The Guardian - 16h

‘Hey Siri: Explain How Internal Feuding at Apple Left the Company Losing the AI Race’

A damning expose of Apple’s missteps trying upgrade Siri delivers a masterclass on how competing teams build resentment inside a company.

Inc. - 1d

Ex-OpenAI staffers support Musk's case against startup's effort to transform into for-profit company

A group of former OpenAI employees is backing Elon Musk's argument that the artificial intelligence startup should not become a for-profit company.

CNBC - 14h

How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off

Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.

The New York Times - 1d

America the Unstable

The US will pay a market penalty for Trump’s turmoil

Financial Times - 7h

North Sea oil deals allow companies to offset billions in tax liabilities

In three recent arrangements, operators with significant tax losses have merged with rivals with profitable assets

Financial Times - 7h

The Chinese goods Americans most rely on, from microwaves to Barbies

Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit millions of video game consoles, electric fans and toys shipped to the US from China

Financial Times - 9h

This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science

Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.

Wired - 1d

FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies

Watchdog review highlights inability to access funds to pay essential bills

Financial Times - 1d

‘As an environmental scientist, I’m horrified’: Should supersonic passenger travel be making a comeback?

Twenty years after Concorde was grounded, a new wave of ‘quiet’ supersonic aircraft are in development – but not everyone welcomes the return of this costly, carbon-intensive technology. When I ...

The Guardian - 1d

This Browser Company Just Showed Off Its New AI Agent Tool, and It Felt Like the Future

An Opera AI agent called Browser Operator navigated the web on a user’s behalf in a science-fiction-like demonstration.

Inc. - 1d

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers

Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.

The New York Times - 2d

Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4 million after he's found liable for sexual assault

Soulja Boy is hit with $4 million in compensatory damages after being found liable for the sexual assault and battery of a woman who said she was his assistant.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

David Zaslav's pay rises to $52 million, despite rocky year for Warner Bros. Discovery

Big changes are coming to Warner Bros. Discovery's board. Zaslav's mentor — the cable television pioneer John Malone — announced his plans to step down as a voting member.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer

As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill. The village of Princetown sits surrounded by the desolate ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘I’ve made the most money over the last 30 years buying solid companies in terrible markets’: Should I start buying?

“As the old phrase goes, don’t catch a falling knife.”

MarketWatch - 19h

WATCH: David Muir shares 3D scans of Titanic that reveal new insight into its final moments

David Muir shares details on the new National Geographic special and the minute-by-minute timeline the team reconstructed from the first-of-its-kind full-size 3D rendering of the ship's wreckage.

ABC News - 3d

An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery

A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

Wired - 3d

After a 15-hour shift on 'The Pitt,' Noah Wyle reviews Dr. Robby's day

Noah Wyle, the star and executive producer of Max's hit medical drama, spoke with The Times about the whirlwind first season, which concluded Thursday.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 2d

Ted Kotcheff, 'First Blood' and 'Weekend at Bernie's' director, dies at 94

Ted Kotcheff, whose long career included directing 'First Blood,' 'Weekend at Bernie's,' 'Wake in Fright' and 'North Dallas Forty' and executive producing 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' has ...

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Boulter & Burrage secure GB's BJK Cup Finals place

Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage produce a superb doubles performance to help Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 and reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

BBC News - 16h

Who stole all the cheese? The inside story of the boom in luxury food heists

Who would steal 22 tonnes of posh cheese, or £37,000 of smoked salmon? A rise in fraudulent orders for luxury foodstuffs has rattled the UK industry, leaving artisan producers with unpaid bills and ...

The Guardian - 6h

OpenAI Wants to Partner With Startups on AI—Here’s How to Apply

The company announced a new initiative called the OpenAI Pioneers Program. These are its goals.

Inc. - 2d

The Beanless Coffee Race Is On

As coffee beans face an uncertain future, these companies are working to develop a suitable alternative.

Inc. - 1d

‘Stuff should be made here’: Ohio shrugs off Trump tariff turmoil

Company owners say the president’s measures will result in more manufacturing in the US

Financial Times - 7h

Man United could offer £69.5m for “excellent” Premier League star with 26-G/A this season

Manchester United are keen on signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa at the end of the season.According to Fichajes, the Red Devils are willing to pay a premium in order to get the deal done. They ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Relief at a Trade Hub on the Southern Border, but No End to Its Unease

In an industrial district in Texas and New Mexico, companies welcomed President Trump’s tariff exemptions for Mexico, but concern and confusion linger.

The New York Times - 2d