Economy
SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl
The founder of the global SantaCon pub crawl faces felony charges for allegedly diverting hundreds of thousands in charity donations to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
Economy
Economy
Blood, Sweat and Sugar
From colonial plantations to modern supply chains, the human and environmental cost of sugar continues to demand a reckoning.
Economy
AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment
Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, secures $22 million in Series A funding after surpassing 13 million users, signaling a major shift in the edtech landscape.
Economy
Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI
Hightouch hits $100 million in annual recurring revenue, attributing explosive growth to its AI-powered marketing platform launched less than two years ago.
Economy
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner examines the complex and often contradictory role of China, the world's second-largest economy, in the escalating Gulf conflict.
Economy
Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?
A citizens' petition demanding a review of the EU-Israel trade pact has crossed the threshold, forcing the European Commission to formally respond.
Economy
Bank boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Bank of England Governor signals a cautious approach to future rate hikes, citing the 'very, very difficult' impact of Middle East conflict on energy prices.
Economy
US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly
A federal jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation illegally maintained a monopoly, a verdict that could reshape the live entertainment industry.
Economy
Qatar emir, Trump discuss Hormuz tensions and regional escalation
Qatar's Emir and President Trump hold urgent call to address rising tensions and competing blockades in the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Economy
Markets are too nonchalant about Iran war’s economic toll, policymakers warn
Senior officials warn that financial markets are dangerously underestimating the severe, global economic consequences of the escalating conflict with Iran.
Economy
Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
As competitors test higher price tiers, Seria doubles down on its ¥100 model, betting on cost-conscious consumers in an inflationary economy.
Economy
BOJ urged to keep clear message on policy as war clouds outlook
As the Bank of Japan prepares for a critical policy meeting, a leading economist warns that maintaining clear communication is paramount amid global economic uncertainty.