Major Water Company Uses Accounting Trick to Inflate Balance Sheet by 168bn

Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat

Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.

Inc. - 4d

In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models

If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.

Inc. - 4d

Cerebras just announced 6 new AI datacenters that process 40M tokens per second — and it could be bad news for Nvidia

Cerebras Systems is challenging Nvidia with six new AI data centers across North America, promising 10x faster inference speeds and 7x cost reduction for companies using advanced AI models like ...

VentureBeat - 20h

Surfer Missing After Attack by 'Massive' Shark in Chest-Deep Water: Reports

Yahoo News - 1d

A beaver: to get attention they will slap the water with their tails | Helen Sullivan

They prefer to carry branches in their teeth, like dogs. And when they swim, they hold their front paws to their chests, like a severe governess in a Victorian novel. The heads of beavers, large ...

The Guardian - 1d

Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Authorities warn more fatalities expected as a year’s worth of rain falls on Bahía Blanca in eight hours. Rescue teams in Argentina are searching for two girls, aged one and five, who were swept ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan

Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalised

Financial Times - 1d

Trump immigration crackdown enters new waters with arrest of Mahmoud Khalil

The arrest of a Columbia University graduate marks a significant escalation in President Trump's immigration crackdown, with a lawful permanent resident who has not been charged with any crime now ...

The Hill - 17h

MS patients in England to benefit from major roll out of take-at-home pill

Cladribine tablet for those with active multiple sclerosis will reduce hospital visits and free up appointments. Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to become the ...

The Guardian - 4h

DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk

In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.

Wired - 4d

The Left says CDU and SPD are working against the majority

Yahoo News - 3d

Health Secretary to Meet With Major Food Brand Executives

The White House has urged cabinet members to meet with industry leaders.

Inc. - 2d

Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation

Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...

The Hill - 3d

China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months

The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.

CNBC - 3d

Inflation and tariffs might scare shoppers. Have they scared CEOs?

Executives are talking a lot about tariffs, but little about a recession. Adobe, Oracle and more retailers report during the week.

MarketWatch - 2d

Investing in gold bars vs. silver bars: Which is better during inflation?

If you're trying to decide between these two precious metal assets, experts say one choice is the clear winner.

CBS News - 1d

A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.

CNBC - 12h

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S. Questions about the fate of the popular app ...

ABC News - 16h

FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation

Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officials

Financial Times - 9h

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

BBC News - 8h

Meet-cutes, boys’ bedrooms and buff bodies: meet the people behind TikTok’s viral vox pop accounts

From the woman who asks to see teenage boys’ rooms to the gang who want to know how couples found love, some people are attracting a huge following (and financial rewards) from being nosy - and ...

The Guardian - 3d

A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.

Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.

The New York Times - 5d

Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.

CNBC - 1d

Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues

Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight rates. Business live – latest updates The world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical ...

The Guardian - 1d

Typing loudly, wearing AirPods: ‘taskmasking’ is how gen Z pretends to work at the office

As more companies mandate a return to the office, young workers learn to game the system to take back control. As employers crack down on hybrid work, insisting that the US corporate class head ...

The Guardian - 1d

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise ‘self-affirm’ rule to improve food ingredient safety

Health secretary accuses food companies of ‘exploiting loophole’ over food safety and urges greater transparency. The US secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has directed ...

The Guardian - 1d

What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?

Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies ...

CBS News - 9h

Want to Stop Feeling So Overwhelmed? Start With the 5 Basic Human Needs

If your five basic human needs aren’t being met, no psychological or scheduling trick will stop you feeling overwhelmed.

Inc. - 2d

Tariffs could cost Americans an extra $1,600 a year. Here’s where to find that money in your household budget.

10 practical tips, tricks and hacks for fortifying your finances against a trade war.

MarketWatch - 20h

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - 3d