BUSINESS

Starbucks agrees to end race- and sex-based employment goals in a Florida settlement covering US operations, paying $1M and accepting four years of reviews.

The FTC's revised Amazon Prime order raises the refund cap from $51 to $200 and makes future payments automatic, so millions who missed July's deadline could receive refunds without filing.

Oleksandr Rodkin's research explores how automation, shared knowledge, flexible teams and P&L-based reporting can help marketing departments increase output without proportional headcount growth.

Sir Evelyn de Rothschild led N M Rothschild through privatisation, international expansion and the City's Big Bang, preserving the family bank's independence until its 2003 merger.

Researchers are investigating whether follistatin gene therapy could influence the myostatin pathway and support muscle health, although clinical evidence on its safety and effectiveness remains limited.

Ed Sheeran's agency is changing hands, so discover who runs THE·TEAM now, why big-name acts quit, and which investor ends up.

Nvidia shares rose 2.5 per cent as technology stocks led a broad Wall Street rebound, pushing the Nasdaq to its strongest one-day gain since 4 August despite ongoing rate concerns.

Thousands of Barclays staff are challenging new office rules, seeking commute payments and exemptions for journeys over 40 minutes or 35 miles.

A small-business trucker who has supported Donald Trump says record diesel prices, rising tyre costs and the Iran conflict have made operating his $275,000 rig unaffordable.

A former Amazon fulfilment worker says he continued appearing on the rota for more than two weeks after quitting. The allegation has drawn attention online, but remains unverified.

Starbucks' $39.95 Snoopy cup launch sparks online debate after a viral video appears to show a customer taking one from behind the counter.

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023 in a unanimous vote, defying Trump's demand for cuts to 1% even as his own pick, Kevin Warsh, led the move.

From high-school janitor to vending entrepreneur, Micah Stanley says his vending business now spans 150 machines in three states and could earn $75,000 a month.

Compare 2026 US severance terms at Oracle, Microsoft and Salesforce: Oracle offers four weeks plus service-based pay, while Microsoft's package caps at 39 weeks.

Adidas has begun laying off staff at its Gurgaon technology hub, with reports suggesting 300 to 350 roles could go as the company restructures its global technology operations.

As AI tools make realistic vehicle damage images easy to create, insurers face growing fraud risks that could increase investigation costs and premiums for honest customers.

Online slots rely on random outcomes, while RTP, volatility, paytables and bonus features help players understand how games work and manage expectations about potential wins.

Micron jobs: a viral claim links 17,000 jobs with Micron's $50B (about £37.5B) Boise build, yet the chipmaker itself expects roughly 3,500. What the roles pay and require.

Entrepreneurship increasingly requires founders to make decisions amid uncertainty, remain emotionally balanced, persist through setbacks and take responsibility when outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

The US House backs legislation to end penny production, round cash totals to five cents, and keep existing one-cent coins as legal tender.

A California appeals court upheld a $23.3M award against Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods after a jury found it defrauded former pepper supplier Craig Underwood.

Evoke, Betfred and Flutter are closing or reviewing betting shops as higher costs and falling high-street demand accelerate the industry's shift towards online gambling platforms.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rejects a charitable foundation, criticises organised philanthropy and backs The Battle of Polytopia's 2026 championship.

Michael Burry cites John Ioannidis's research essay while accusing OpenAI and Anthropic of using AI fears to build hype ahead of possible IPOs.

This guide reviews 10 Turkish hair transplant clinics and explains how patients can compare graft planning, hairline design, donor preservation, treatment techniques, package costs and aftercare.

The proposed US CLARITY Act could establish a clearer framework for digital asset regulation and influence XRP's future, but Senate approval and the token's eventual classification remain uncertain.

GLP-1 therapies are improving weight-loss outcomes, but research shows long-term success depends on adherence, muscle preservation, personalised guidance and continuous support beyond the prescription.

UK small businesses can launch no-code websites quickly, but must choose the right platform, check data-hosting and pricing limits, protect SEO performance and keep domain ownership separate.

Anthropic is heading for a stock market listing near $1tn. UK tracker pension funds could buy its shares automatically under index rules, regardless of savers' concerns over safety.