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Joseph Lovett, TV Producer Who Shed an Early Light on AIDS, Dies at 80

  • Lovett, Joseph F
  • Deaths (Obituaries)
  • Television
  • News and News Media
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Homosexuality and Bisexuality
  • Documentary Films and Programs
  • ABC News
  • CBS News
  • 20/20 (TV Program)
  • Walters, Barbara

At CBS and ABC, he pursued news segments aimed at destigmatizing gay life and drawing attention to an epidemic that at the time was largely overlooked.

India, Once America’s Counterweight to China, Is Now Facing Trump’s Wrath

  • India
  • Economic Conditions and Trends
  • International Trade and World Market
  • China
  • United States
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • Modi, Narendra
  • Xi Jinping
  • Apple Inc
  • Blackstone Group, The
  • Eli Lilly and Company

With threats of tariffs up to 50 percent, President Trump seems to be scrapping America’s plan to turn India into a counterweight to China, declaring instead that it is a “dead economy.”

Leonard Lopate, Longtime New York Radio Host, Dies at 84

  • Radio
  • Deaths (Obituaries)
  • WNYC
  • WBAI
  • Lopate, Leonard
  • Lopate, Phillip
  • Schwartz, Jonathan

He mastered the art of the interview over 32 years on public radio, at WNYC. He was fired in 2017 amid allegations of sexual harassment, which he vehemently denied.

Trump to Double India’s Tariff to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases

  • India
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • International Trade and World Market
  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
  • United States Politics and Government
  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
  • Trump, Donald J

Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will surge to 50 percent by late August, as part of an effort by President Trump to pressure Russia into resolving its war in Ukraine.

Trump Announces Additional $100 Billion Apple Investment in U.S.

  • Apple Inc
  • iPhone
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • United States Politics and Government
  • United States Economy
  • Trump, Donald J

The White House said the pledge would bring more of the company’s supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States.

Claire’s, Teen Jewelry Chain, Files for Bankruptcy a 2nd Time

  • Bankruptcies
  • E-Commerce
  • Shopping and Retail
  • Claire's Stores Inc

Once ubiquitous for ear piercing at the mall, Claire’s faced financial volatility along with other bricks-and-mortar retailers. It last filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

Disney, McDonald’s and the State of the U.S. Economy

  • United States Economy
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Federal Reserve System
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Shopify Inc
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • Labor and Jobs
  • Inflation (Economics)
  • Uber Technologies Inc

The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.

New York Times Revenue Jumps 9.7% From Subscriptions and Ads

  • Company Reports
  • Newspapers
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • News and News Media
  • New York Times Company
  • Athletic Media Co
  • Kopit Levien, Meredith

The company added 230,000 digital-only subscribers in the second quarter. It now has 11.88 million total subscribers.

McDonald’s Sales Growing Again, With Help From Meal Deals

  • Company Reports
  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
  • Shopping and Retail
  • McDonald's Corporation

Higher sales in its latest quarter were propelled by lower-priced meals. Fast food had become too expensive for some consumers, company executives said.

Why the B.L.S. Regularly Revises Jobs Data

  • United States Politics and Government
  • United States Economy
  • Labor and Jobs
  • Hiring and Promotion
  • Appointments and Executive Changes
  • Federal Budget (US)
  • Unemployment
  • Careers and Professions
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • McEntarfer, Erika L
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Biden, Joseph R Jr
  • United States

President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week and described a jobs report that included a big downward revision as “rigged.”

Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem

  • Uber Technologies Inc
  • Sexual Harassment

Emily Steel, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, got access to sealed court documents revealing more than 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct after Uber rides over six years. She explains how Uber came up with solutions to address the problem but set some of them aside to prioritize business interests.

Aldi’s Passionate, Cultlike Following Fuels Its Rapid Expansion Plans

  • Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
  • Discount Selling
  • Food
  • Shopping and Retail
  • Generic Brands and Products
  • Organic Foods and Products
  • Dyes and Dyestuffs
  • Aldi Supermarkets
  • Lidl
  • Albertsons Inc
  • Kroger Company
  • Trader Joe's
  • Walmart Stores Inc

“It feels like I’m at a bougie store, but I’m not paying bougie prices,” one shopper said of the discount grocer, which is set to open hundreds of stores as consumers look to save and buy organic.

Hoping to See Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? Here Are 6 Things to Do While You’re There.

  • Travel and Vacations
  • Latin Music
  • Rap and Hip-Hop
  • Culture (Arts)
  • Solar Energy
  • Music
  • Dancing
  • Salsa Dancing
  • Beaches
  • Colonization
  • Civil Rights and Liberties
  • Museums
  • Islands
  • Casa Pueblo
  • Old San Juan
  • Bad Bunny (Singer)
  • Adjuntas (Puerto Rico)
  • Lares (Puerto Rico)
  • Puerto Rico
  • San Juan (Puerto Rico)

His sold-out residency highlights elements of Puerto Rican culture that many visitors miss, but a little digging can give travelers a richer experience.

Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

  • Uber Technologies Inc
  • Car Services and Livery Cabs
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting
  • Sex Crimes
  • Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation
  • Workplace Environment
  • Lyft Inc
  • Kalanick, Travis
  • Khosrowshahi, Dara
  • United States

The company has tested tools that make rides safer, court records show. Measures to stem the violence have been set aside in favor of protecting the company’s business.

How One Company Maintained a Monopoly on U.S. Fire Retardant

  • Flame Retardants
  • Wildfires
  • Fires and Firefighters
  • Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
  • Government Contracts and Procurement
  • Price Gouging
  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
  • Lobbying and Lobbyists
  • Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
  • Perimeter Solutions Inc
  • Forest Service
  • Agriculture Department
  • United States

Perimeter Solutions sought to undercut rivals, leaving federal officials worried about their reliance on a single company for a crucial product.

China Is a Nation of Savers. Many Are Drowning in Debt.

  • China
  • Economic Conditions and Trends
  • Credit and Debt
  • Personal Finances
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Debt Collection
  • Personal Bankruptcies

As Beijing pushes consumer lending to stimulate the economy, millions of Chinese borrowers, especially the young, are falling into debt spirals.

NFL Will Get a Stake in ESPN in a Complex Deal

  • ESPN
  • National Football League
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Football
  • Athletics and Sports
  • Television
  • News and News Media
  • Cable Television
  • Iger, Robert A
  • Goodell, Roger
  • Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
  • Ratings (Audience Measurement)
  • Media

A day after announcing the N.F.L.’s ownership stake in its sports network, Disney reported a 16 percent increase in adjusted per-share profit.

Spirit Airlines Pilot Is Charged With Stalking Two Children

  • Airlines and Airplanes
  • Pilots
  • Stalking (Crime)
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Johnson County (Kan)
  • Kansas

The pilot, Dominic Cipolla, was arrested in July while on duty at New Orleans International Airport, the airline said.

Bolsonaro House Arrest Casts Shadow Over Brazil-U.S. Trade Talks

  • Brazil
  • Bolsonaro, Jair (1955- )
  • Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat
  • Moraes, Alexandre de (1968- )
  • Supreme Federal Court (Brazil)
  • Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula
  • Politics and Government
  • International Trade and World Market
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • United States International Relations
  • Trump, Donald J

The Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order could complicate efforts to negotiate over President Trump’s punishing tariffs, set to go into effect this week.

Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.

  • Japan
  • Automobiles
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • Europe
  • South Korea
  • European Union
  • International Trade and World Market
  • Protectionism (Trade)

President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have.

Rupert Murdoch and Trump Agree to Postpone Deposition

  • United States Politics and Government
  • News and News Media
  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
  • Dow Jones & Co
  • Wall Street Journal
  • News Corporation
  • Murdoch, Rupert
  • Trump, Donald J

The president sued Mr. Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for an article last month. The president’s lawyers had asked for Mr. Murdoch to be deposed within 15 days.

Trumps Claims Discrimination by Banks Ahead of ‘Debanking’ Crackdown

  • Trump, Donald J
  • Trump Organization
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Bank of America Corporation
  • JPMorgan Chase & Company
  • United States Politics and Government
  • Executive Orders and Memorandums
  • Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

JPMorgan and Bank of America rejected Trump Organization deposits, the president said, fueling his displeasure with Wall Street.

American Eagle’s Stock Soars After Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney

  • Advertising and Marketing
  • United States Politics and Government
  • Fashion and Apparel
  • Stocks and Bonds
  • Jeans (Apparel)
  • American Eagle
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Sweeney, Sydney (1997- )

The president called her much-debated jeans campaign the “HOTTEST” ad out there, which seemed to start a stock rally.

U.S. Imports Slid in June on Higher Tariffs

  • International Trade and World Market
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • United States Politics and Government
  • United States Economy
  • Layoffs and Job Reductions
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Commerce Department
  • European Union
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Europe
  • Japan

Imports from other countries fell around 4 percent from the previous month as President Trump’s steep tariffs discouraged businesses from ordering goods.

What to Know About India’s Oil Trade With Russia

  • India
  • Russia
  • Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
  • United States
  • China
  • Putin, Vladimir V
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
  • Embargoes and Sanctions
  • International Trade and World Market
  • Customs (Tariff)

President Trump accused India of aiding Moscow’s war on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy, derailing trade talks between India and the United States.

What Talks With India and Switzerland Say About Trump’s Trade War

  • internal-storyline-no
  • Modi, Narendra
  • India
  • Switzerland
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Carney, Mark J
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • International Relations
  • Keller-Sutter, Karin

One country is clashing with the U.S., the other racing to appease Washington. Both approaches are being tested ahead of a looming deadline for trade deals.

Clay, a Sales Tool for the A.I. Era, Raises $100 Million

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Software
  • Start-ups
  • Venture Capital
  • Computers and the Internet
  • Clay Labs Inc

Investors valued the company, which describes its core user as a kind of marketing engineer, at $3.1 billion.

Taiwan Investigates TSMC Employees Over Possible Trade Secret Theft

  • Taiwan
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd
  • Computer Chips
  • Intellectual Property
  • Industrial Espionage

Taiwan government says it has detained three employees on suspicion they obtained the Taiwanese chip giant’s “core technology trade secrets.”

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Townhouse: Birthday Letters, First Edition ‘Lolita’ and More

  • Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )
  • Upper East Side (Manhattan, NY)
  • High Net Worth Individuals
  • Maxwell, Ghislaine
  • Sex Crimes
  • Human Trafficking
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Prostitution
  • Content Type: Personal Profile

In his seven-story townhouse, the sex offender hosted the elite, displayed photos with presidents and showcased a first edition of “Lolita,” according to previously unreported photos and letters.

How to Create a Family ‘Bleisure’ Trip

  • Business Travel
  • Parenting
  • Travel and Vacations
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Summer (Season)
  • Content Type: Service
  • Summer Camps

Combining work travel with a change of scenery and time with the kids offers respite from the daily grind, but it takes planning. Here’s how to make it happen.

Trump Questions Discrimination Claims, Even One His First Administration Brought

  • United States Politics and Government
  • Decisions and Verdicts
  • Discrimination
  • Law and Legislation
  • Freedom of Speech and Expression
  • Suits and Litigation (Civil)
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Consumer Protection
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Kraninger, Kathy
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Vought, Russell T
  • Warren, Elizabeth
  • Chicago (Ill)

The case against a Chicago mortgage lender has become a Rorschach test for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, epitomizing how the left and the right feel about the agency.

An Inn-to-Inn Walk on Scotland’s Idyllic East Coast

  • Travel and Vacations
  • Coastal Areas
  • Beaches
  • Hikes and Hiking
  • Walking
  • Scotland
  • St Andrews (Scotland)

An independent traveler let a tour company handle the details so she could savor the crashing waves, shore birds and fishing towns along the Fife Coastal Path.

Norway’s Hedged Bet on Europe’s Energy Future: A Garbage Disposal for Emissions

  • Carbon Capture and Sequestration
  • Global Warming
  • Factories and Manufacturing
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Shell Plc
  • Norway

A business called Northern Lights is seen as a model for efforts to pump carbon dioxide deep into wells, but high costs remain an obstacle.

Tensions Flare Between Two Federal Agencies Charged With Aviation Safety

  • American Airlines Flight 5342
  • Airlines and Airplanes
  • Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
  • Air Traffic Control
  • United States Politics and Government
  • Helicopters
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • National Transportation Safety Board
  • Reagan, Ronald, Washington National Airport
  • Homendy, Jennifer

A marathon of recent public hearings highlighted a rift over the investigation into the fatal midair crash in January between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet.

Amazon Cuts 100 Wondery Jobs Amid Podcast Strategy Shift

  • Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
  • Podcasts
  • E-Commerce
  • Layoffs and Job Reductions
  • Amazon.com Inc
  • Audible.com
  • Wondery Inc
  • New Heights (Radio Program)
  • Armchair Expert (Radio Program)
  • Dirty John (Radio Program)

The tech giant is leaning more into video and the creator world.

Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs

  • International Trade and World Market
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • United States International Relations
  • Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Keller-Sutter, Karin
  • Switzerland
  • United States

The Swiss government said it had “no indication” the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this week.

Late Summer Flights Are Even Cheaper Than Usual This Year

  • Travel and Vacations
  • Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
  • Reservations (Airlines, Hotels, Etc.)
  • Airlines and Airplanes
  • Summer (Season)
  • Budget Travel
  • Content Type: Service
  • Europe
  • Great Britain
  • South America

Late summer has steep airfare savings and smaller crowds. Experts say there are more flight deals than usual and great prices for international trips.

‘Clash of Trades’ Reality Show Aims to Boost Prestige of US Manufacturing

  • Clash of Trades (TV Program)
  • Factories and Manufacturing
  • Welding and Welders
  • Community Colleges
  • Reality Television
  • Labor and Jobs
  • Haas Automation
  • Marysville (Calif)
  • United States Defense and Military Forces
  • Curry, Wyatt
  • Defense Department
  • Yuba College
  • Ratcliff, Adele
  • YouTube.com

This reality show is short on scandal, betrayal and tears, and has an unusual aim: elevating U.S. manufacturing.

The New York Post Announces a California Newspaper

  • Newspapers
  • News and News Media
  • New York Post
  • News Corporation
  • Poole, Keith (Editor)
  • California
  • California Post (Newspaper)

The long-running New York City tabloid will launch a new version with headquarters in Los Angeles in early 2026.

Minimum Wage in L.A. Could Rise to $30 an Hour for Olympics

  • Minimum Wage
  • Wages and Salaries
  • Labor and Jobs
  • California
  • Los Angeles (Calif)

A union-backed effort would boost wages for hotel and airport workers. But with tourism down, and the city in a slump, hotel owners fear for their survival.

Trump’s Demand to Trading Partners: Pledge Money or Get Higher Tariffs

  • United States Politics and Government
  • International Trade and World Market
  • Foreign Investments
  • Customs (Tariff)
  • United States Economy
  • European Union
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Japan
  • South Korea

President Trump is using an “Art of the Deal” approach to get other nations to hand over cash to lower their tariffs.

Lyft and Baidu in Deal to Use Chinese Driverless Cars in Europe

  • Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles
  • Baidu Inc
  • Lyft Inc
  • China
  • Europe
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
  • Germany
  • Great Britain

Lyft and Baidu plan to start service early next year, joining Uber and Momenta in using electric cars from China, which are the least expensive even with tariffs.

Inside Elon Musk’s Huge Payday

  • internal-storyline-no
  • Musk, Elon
  • Tesla Motors Inc
  • Executive Compensation
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
  • Wages and Salaries
  • Stocks and Bonds

Tesla has awarded its chief executive a “first step payment worth roughly $29 billion to replace a plan blocked by a Delaware judge.

Tesla Grants Musk $29 Billion in Stock to Keep ‘Elon’s Energies Focused’

  • Tesla Motors Inc
  • Musk, Elon
  • Wages and Salaries
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
  • Stocks and Bonds
  • Delaware
  • Automobiles
  • Executive Compensation
  • McCormick, Kathaleen St J

The “interim” package announced on Monday was intended to help retain Elon Musk, whose previous pay plan was invalidated by a judge.

Joby Will Buy Blade’s Helicopter Taxi Business for $125 Million

  • Joby Aero Inc (Joby Aviation)
  • Blade Inc
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Helicopters
  • Flying Cars
  • Airports
  • Urban Areas
  • Military Aircraft
  • Manhattan (NYC)
  • Bevirt, JoeBen

Joby Aviation, which is developing electric aircraft, will acquire the passenger business of Blade, a New York helicopter operator, for $125 million.

What Should We Call ‘Athleisure’ Now?

  • Fashion and Apparel
  • Exercise
  • Millennial Generation
  • Outdoor Voices Inc
  • Haney, Tyler
  • your-feed-fashion

Ty Haney, the “queen of athleisure,” has returned to Outdoor Voices. But the world of leggings has evolved.

The ‘Troublemaker’ Behind Netflix’s Biggest Gamble

  • Riegg, Brandon
  • Reality Television
  • Television
  • Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
  • Web-Original Programming
  • Ratings (Audience Measurement)
  • Netflix Inc
  • Hastings, Reed
  • Sarandos, Ted
  • vis-photo
  • vis-video
  • vis-multimedia
  • audio-neutral-informative
  • Content Type: Personal Profile

Brandon Riegg pushed the streaming service to invest in live shows and sports, transforming Netflix into something more like a traditional TV network.

Swarming to San Francisco’s A.I. Boom: a New Crop of 20-Something CEOs

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Start-ups
  • Venture Capital
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Computers and the Internet
  • Youth
  • Cognition AI
  • Scale AI Inc
  • Y Combinator
  • Founders Inc
  • San Francisco (Calif)
  • Foody, Brendan (2003- )
  • Kaushik, Karun (2004- )
  • Mercor.io Corp (Mercor)
  • Delve Technologies Inc
  • Artisan AI Inc

Some dropped out of M.I.T., Georgetown and Stanford. Others decided not to go to college. They all say they could not afford to wait to build their own artificial intelligence start-ups.

Tech Billboards Are All Over San Francisco. Can You Decode Them?

  • Outdoor Advertising
  • Computers and the Internet
  • San Francisco (Calif)
  • Content Type: Quiz

Take this quiz to test how fluent you are in the lingo of today’s tech industry.

How Tech Firms Like Google and Meta Are Embracing the Military

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computers and the Internet
  • United States Defense and Military Forces
  • Venture Capital
  • Start-ups
  • Drones (Pilotless Planes)
  • Defense Contracts
  • United States Politics and Government
  • Virtual Reality (Computers)
  • Innovation
  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
  • Facial Recognition Software
  • Defense and Military Forces
  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Anduril Industries Inc
  • Defense Department
  • Google Inc
  • Meta Platforms Inc
  • OpenAI Labs
  • Palantir Technologies
  • Skydio Inc
  • Y Combinator
  • Altman, Samuel H
  • Karp, Alex
  • Luckey, Palmer
  • Trump, Donald J
  • Brin, Sergey
  • Page, Larry
  • Bosworth, Andrew (1982- )
  • Silicon Valley (Calif)

In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.

BBC News - Business

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

    India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

    Apple to invest $100bn after pressure from Trump

      The US president has called on Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US.

      Horizon victim sues Post Office and Fujitsu for £4m

        This is the first time full details of a complex claim for compensation have been made public.

        What economic levers are left for Reeves to pull?

          The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her Budget in the autumn.

          Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank

            Sir Keir Starmer defended the government's handling of the economy but failed to answer a question about taxes.

            Claire's files for bankruptcy as competition bites

              The colourful accessories chain says sales are down as online competitors and higher costs eat into profits.

              Zara ads banned for 'unhealthily thin' models

                It comes after the advertising watchdog banned M&S and Next ads for showing models who appeared too thin.

                High whey protein prices take chunk out of THG profits

                  The firm behind Myprotein and Cult Beauty will take a hit to get a bigger share of the popular market.

                  How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy

                    The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.

                    Struggling families 'need grants' for school uniforms

                      Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

                      Boss of water regulator Ofwat to resign

                        David Black's resignation comes after the government said the water regulator will be abolished to create a new watchdog.

                        Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China

                          Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia.

                          Former star fund manager and firm face £46m fine

                            Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined by the financial watchdog, after 300,000 people lost money when the fund collapsed.

                            WhatsApp deletes over 6.8m accounts linked to scams, Meta says

                              Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said.

                              BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits

                                The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels.

                                £100m of premium bond prizes remain unclaimed

                                  Critics want the system used to trace accounts to be reformed so people do not miss out on prizes.

                                  Why were US job numbers which riled Trump revised down by so much?

                                    President Trump has fired the head of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics after the department revised down job numbers which he said were "rigged".

                                    Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

                                      The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.

                                      India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'

                                        The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia.

                                        Why Donald Trump is talking about actress Sydney Sweeney

                                          The actress stars in a controversial American Eagle advert that has become a political flashpoint in the US.

                                          First UK-based firm gets space launch licence

                                            The CAA licence allows Skyrora to launch its rocket from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.

                                            Eurostar passengers face delays and cancellations due to French rail issue

                                              Several services between London and Paris were impacted, as were some trains between Amsterdam and Brussels.

                                              Could I get car finance compensation?

                                                A court ruling could lead to millions claiming compensation over being mis-sold car finance deals.

                                                Car finance redress plan 'impractical', say lenders

                                                  Many firms and individuals may no longer have records going back to 2007, the car finance industry says.

                                                  Tesla awards boss Elon Musk $29bn in shares

                                                    Tesla's board hopes to retain Elon Musk amid a fight for tech talent in the sector.

                                                    Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant

                                                      About 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm's latest contract deal.

                                                      Live from the harvest: the farm social media stars

                                                        Many farmers are now using TikTok and Instagram to show the public how food is grown and raised

                                                        Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?

                                                          Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026

                                                          How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

                                                            Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

                                                            Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

                                                              Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

                                                              Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood

                                                                New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction.

                                                                The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'

                                                                  The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.

                                                                  'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

                                                                    People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.

                                                                    Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?

                                                                      Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back

                                                                      The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

                                                                        Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.

                                                                        World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

                                                                          Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

                                                                          Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

                                                                            Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

                                                                            How are trade deals actually negotiated?

                                                                              With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold.

                                                                              The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push

                                                                                The sugar industry has long been protected and now Trump has given it another shot in the arm by pressing Coca Cola.

                                                                                Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech

                                                                                  Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

                                                                                  Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending

                                                                                    Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

                                                                                    Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

                                                                                      India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

                                                                                      Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

                                                                                        Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

                                                                                        The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

                                                                                          The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

                                                                                          'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

                                                                                            Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

                                                                                            Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

                                                                                              Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

                                                                                              Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

                                                                                                Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

                                                                                                Charity and M&S work to cut school uniform costs

                                                                                                  Parents can donate uniforms to Autism Jersey to get discounts on new school clothes.

                                                                                                  Flooring rules change 'positive' for tenants

                                                                                                    Tenants in States housing say it will give families a "head start" financially.

                                                                                                    Struggling families 'need grants' for school uniforms

                                                                                                      Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

                                                                                                      'I feel deflated by court's car finance ruling'

                                                                                                        Andrew Wrench says he feels "let down" after losing his case at the Supreme Court.

                                                                                                        Families pushed out of work due to childcare costs

                                                                                                          Many parents are choosing not to work to be able to care for their children, a report finds.

                                                                                                          Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

                                                                                                            The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

                                                                                                            Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

                                                                                                              What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

                                                                                                              China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

                                                                                                                The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

                                                                                                                The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

                                                                                                                  An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

                                                                                                                  Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

                                                                                                                    The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

                                                                                                                    Taster finds 32 plates of peas a day appealing

                                                                                                                      Professional taster Michelle Lawrie samples 32 plates of peas at work then has them for her tea.

                                                                                                                      Martin Lewis on how to maximise your interest

                                                                                                                        A beginner's guide to savings - what's taxed and what's not.

                                                                                                                        'We bought our first home with another couple'

                                                                                                                          Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going?