AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut - The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same. 15 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading -- After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules. -- Technology

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Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories -- Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies. -- Europe

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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell -- The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps. -- US & Canada

1 day ago

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots -- Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.

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Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public -- Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

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US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties -- The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

20 hours ago

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet -- SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

22 hours ago

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East -- The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

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Shift from diesel 'helping Rwanda manage price shocks' -- Moving beyond diesel to local energy has given Rwanda a buffer against rising global energy prices.

4 days ago

US markets rise for second day as tech recovery continues

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Business Daily -- Fifa's billions: Where your World Cup ticket money goes

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Business Daily -- Who's behind Sierra Leone's illegal fishing problem?

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Business Daily -- How karate helped a shy kid transform how India pays

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Business Daily -- Has the World Cup broken dynamic pricing?

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Business Daily -- Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Beyoncé: The business of Queen B

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Business Daily -- Are content creators invading public spaces?

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Business Daily -- The woman trying to fix Nigeria's medicine gap

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Business Daily -- Prediction markets: are they fuelling insider trading?

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

1 month ago

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success -- Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

1 month ago

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off. See more

23 hours ago

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers -- From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

28 days ago

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows -- Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

23 hours ago

Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks -- Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.

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You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check -- One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

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City plan promises 320 homes as costs cut -- Developers are hoping a scaled-back £120m to £150m scheme can get the project in Cornwall moving.

1 day ago

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people -- The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.

2 days ago

Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

2 months ago

The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

2 months ago

Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

2 months ago

How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

2 months ago

SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut -- Elon Musk's space‑exploration company has set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

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28 May 2026 -- Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. -- 28 May 2026

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22 May 2026 -- Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue. -- 22 May 2026

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13 May 2026 -- Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -- 13 May 2026

14 days ago

9 May 2026 -- How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating. -- 9 May 2026

20 days ago

29 Apr 2026 -- AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway. -- 29 Apr 2026

28 days ago

23 Apr 2026 -- How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. -- 23 Apr 2026

1 month ago

22 Apr 2026 -- Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere. -- 22 Apr 2026

1 month ago

15 Apr 2026 -- Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend? -- 15 Apr 2026

1 month ago

2 Apr 2026 -- Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering. -- 2 Apr 2026

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26 Mar 2026 -- Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling. -- 26 Mar 2026

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7 Mar 2026 -- From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this? -- 7 Mar 2026

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5 Feb 2026 -- Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same? -- 5 Feb 2026

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4 Dec 2025 -- How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them. -- 4 Dec 2025

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20 Nov 2025 -- Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated. -- 20 Nov 2025

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