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Apple reports sagging iPhone sales in China as first-quarter earnings barely beat Wall Street’s expectations
Investors pay close attention to tech company’s foray into AI after Apple Intelligence’s glitches and inaccuracies. Apple slightly beat analysts’ expectations in its first-quarter earnings for ...The Guardian - 3h -
School holiday fines at a record high
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled since 2016-17.BBC News - 13h -
Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
Tesla has been losing market share in several countries as growing competitors offer customers alternatives.CBS News - 1d -
WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores
High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said.BBC News - 1d -
Why China's DeepSeek shocked Wall Street
News of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, have impacted tech stocks in the U.S. as fears emerge that it could rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 3d -
British retail faces a reckoning as 232-year-old chain looks to sell its high street stores
British retailer WH Smith is looking to sell its historic high street business to focus on its travel store unit in the latest hit to the U.K.'s retail industry.CNBC - 3d -
Wall Street bets Tesla’s 2025 sales will miss Musk’s target
Electric-car maker expected to take hit from Trump’s bid to dismantle Biden-era climate initiativeFinancial Times - 3d -
WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores
The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.BBC News - 5d -
Streeting accuses Farage of 'miserabilist' vision for UK
The health secretary says Reform UK has a "poverty of ambition" for the UK that Labour "utterly rejects".BBC News - 5d -
Fast Times at West Wing High
Tech tycoons joining political big shots equals an ego explosion.The New York Times - 5d -
Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates
The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability challenges yielded the fewest transactions since 1995.The New York Times - 6d -
Rudakubana seen roaming streets before murders
Footage shows Axel Rudakubana walking Southport's streets in the hours before his attack.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Barry Callebaut Stock Melts as High Cocoa Prices Weigh on Sales Volume
The chocolate company’s shares fell after it missed sales volume expectations and cut its guidance for fiscal 2025 as soaring cocoa bean prices drag demand.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Street Style Trend of the Week: Clashing Prints
Camouflage, animal, scenic — oh my!The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking
Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting
Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
How the bonus season now unfolds on Wall Street
The past dramas of ‘comp days’ have given way to more sanitised proceduresFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
The graffiti artist who went from New York street to high-end boutique
Futura’s work was once a byword for rebellion — now his work adorns luxury fashion. Is he a sell-out or just a survivor?Financial Times - Jan. 17 -
EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green” vehicles but coming ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
MP Mike Amesbury admits street assault
The 55-year-old was charged after video footage captured him punching a man to the ground.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Street Style Trend of the Week: Coordinated Couple Outfits
Both are fans of relaxed silhouettes.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Street Style Trend of the Week: Houndstooth Print
A pop of color punctuated a dashing assemblage of prints.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Street Style Trend of the Week: Layered Hats
Artfully layered headgear enhanced a duo’s style.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Street Style Trend of the Week: A Colorful Cobalt Coat
Vibrant outerwear set a wintry outfit apart.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says
Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Can Bourbon Street be Made Safe?
With the Super Bowl coming, authorities worry about Bourbon Street’s safety.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
Stormers dent Sale's chances of qualification
Stormers cruise past Sale Sharks to claim a bonus-point victory and kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign in round three.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
BBC reporter assesses destruction on fire-ravaged street
At least five people have died as a result of the Eaton fire as the blaze remains 0% contained, officials say.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown
UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earningsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Warnings of vulnerability preceded Bourbon Street attack
More than five years before the Bourbon Street attack, a confidential report distributed to officials in New Orleans warned that a vehicular terrorist attack was "highly possible." The assessment, ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
With high heels and fur coats, Kaitlin Olson taps into 'High Potential'
The ABC procedural, which returns for the second half of its season Tuesday, has been a fun challenge for Kaitlin Olson, who stars in and produces the series.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden blocks US Steel sale
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
What the FBI revealed about the Bourbon Street attacker
The FBI said the New Orleans attacker posted videos to his social media about ISIS before carrying out a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Bourbon Street reopens with music: 'Part of the healing process'
NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reports from Bourbon Street, bouncing with music, as it reopens after an attacker drove through a crowd on New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Chinese EV makers BYD, Nio, Li and XPeng end 2024 on a sales high
Chinese electric-vehicle makers enjoyed strong sales in December 2024 as the country’s EV price war continued.MarketWatch - Jan. 2