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Soaring gold prices are driving a surge in business at St. Vincent Jewelry Center in Los Angeles. People are selling family heirlooms and melting down old jewelry for quick cash amid economic uncertainty and rising infla…
Fitness tracker company Whoop is facing backlash after changing its upgrade policy for its new Whoop 5.0. Initially promising free upgrades to members with six months' membership, Whoop now requires 12 months for a free …
Gen Z professionals are increasingly rejecting management roles to prioritize well-being, creating a significant shift in corporate culture. Research shows Gen Z is 1.7 times more likely than previous generations to avoi…
A rare 1999 platinum Rolex Daytona with a mother-of-pearl diamond dial is up for auction at Sotheby's Geneva on Sunday. One of only four known to exist, this privately commissioned watch is expected to fetch up to $1.7 m…
Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, has launched a new AI-powered biotech startup, Haemanthus, focused on developing affordable medical testing technology using Raman spectroscopy. The company, employing former Lumin…
A US judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining a search monopoly. The remedy phase of the trial, concluding today, focuses on consequences. The Department of Justice proposed forcing Google to divest Chro…
Ferrero, the Italian candy giant, will launch Nutella Peanut, its first new flavor in 60 years, in April 2026. The new spread, developed over five years, will be produced exclusively at Ferrero's Franklin Park, Illinois …
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced his retirement at the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Tens of thousands attended the event, highlighting Buffett's immense popularity and …
European stocks opened higher on Friday, boosted by a new UK-US trade agreement and anticipation of US-China trade negotiations this weekend. The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.4%, with the FTSE 100 and other major Europe…
US tariffs imposed by President Trump are forcing businesses to raise prices, prompting many to transparently show the tariff costs to consumers. Small businesses, particularly vulnerable, are highlighting the impact on …
President Trump announced a new trade framework with the UK, marking the first such agreement since pausing some tariffs. The deal includes tariff adjustments on steel, aluminum, and autos, with the UK easing barriers on…
President Trump announced a reduced 10% tariff on British luxury cars like Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, and Aston Martin, exempting them from the 25% tariff on auto imports. However, he maintained steep tariffs on Mattel to…
Microsoft has increased prices on several Surface accessories, including the Surface USB-C Travel Hub and Surface Arc Mouse. This follows recent price hikes on Xbox consoles. While some Surface devices are still availabl…
The US and UK have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on certain goods, offering relief to UK industries impacted by Trump-era tariffs. The deal includes lowering import taxes on 100,000 British cars annually to 10%,…
Bill Gates announced he will double his charitable giving to $200 billion over the next 20 years, aiming to address global challenges like children's health and climate change. Motivated by a desire to avoid dying rich a…
Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark for the third time, driven by increased investor confidence and a rise in Bitcoin market dominance above 60%. This price spike follows a combination of factors, including a potential…
Krispy Kreme's partnership with McDonald's to sell doughnuts in all US McDonald's restaurants is being reassessed. The rollout, initially planned for completion by 2026, has been temporarily halted at 2,400 locations. Kr…
Bill Gates announced plans to donate virtually all of his $200 billion fortune within the next 20 years, effectively closing the Gates Foundation in 2045. This accelerated philanthropic effort aims to combat preventable …
President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer announced a historic US-UK trade deal, boosting US market access in the UK. The deal provides a $5 billion export opportunity for US farmers and producers, particularly in agric…
Bitcoin's price surged past $100,000, fueled by speculation surrounding a forthcoming "earth-shattering" announcement from President Trump and quiet Wall Street investments in crypto. Trump's remarks, coupled with a less…
Former Paramount CEO Bob Bakish topped Hollywood's executive compensation list in 2024 with a $69.3 million severance package. Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters led among active executives. Many Hollywood exec…
Nintendo is considering a price hike for the upcoming Switch 2 console. CEO Shuntaro Furukawa stated that this decision hinges on significant changes to tariffs. While prioritizing the console's initial success, Nintendo…
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, with same-store sales declining at Popeyes, Burger King, and Tim Hortons. Earnings per share were 75 cents, missing the 7…
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is leaving to become OpenAI's CEO of Applications. Simo, already an OpenAI board member, will transition over the next few months. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will remain in his role, with Simo reporti…
OpenAI announced that Fidji Simo, former Instacart CEO, will lead its business and operations as Chief Executive of Applications. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will focus on research, computing, and safety. This appointment come…