TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the country

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...

The Guardian - 4d

UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late

Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemic

Financial Times - 4d

The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.

If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru

Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...

CBS News - 4d

Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1

Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.

Inc. - 4d

Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study

The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...

The Hill - 4d

Dollar surges against the euro and sterling

US jobs data adds to investor confidence over strength of American economy

Financial Times - 4d

Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching

All eyes are on the tech giant as its return-to-office mandate goes into effect, but some surveys show the policy could turn employees away.

Inc. - 4d

Multiple divorces and financial difficulties: New Orleans suspect's court filings

The man suspected in the attack in New Orleans had a checkered marital history punctuated by multiple divorces and financial difficulty, according to court records.

ABC News - 5d

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - 5d

Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business

Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nation

Financial Times - 5d

Justin Baldoni files $250M libel lawsuit against New York Times

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, saying they uncritically embraced Blake Lively’s narrative when reporting on her smear campaign ...

NBC News - 5d

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...

The Guardian - 5d

Kickstart 2025: Actionable Business Growth Strategies for the First 90 Days

Learn to read your business’s metrics and refine your strategy accordingly at the start of the new year.

Inc. - 5d

Moment pick-up truck enters busy street on New Year's Day

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

BBC News - 5d

A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.

Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star

After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.

The New York Times - 5d

Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn

Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.

CNBC - 5d

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - 5d

YouTube video of New Orleans attacker uncovered, ex-wife had restraining order against him

We're learning more about the New Orleans truck attacker who killed at least 10 people early Wednesday morning when he plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. CBS News Anna Schecter has the latest.

CBS News - 5d

Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.

The New York Times - 5d

FBI says it thwarted apparent plot against AIPAC

The FBI thwarted an apparent plot to harm employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday. Law enforcement arrested ...

The Hill - 5d

The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment

Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.

The New York Times - 6d

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes

Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...

The Guardian - 6d

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

BBC News - 6d

12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year

Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.

Inc. - 6d

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...

The Guardian - 6d

Business trends, risks and companies to watch in 2025

Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?

Financial Times - 6d

Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges

In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.