BUSINESS

UK shoppers search Christmas Eve hours as Walmart and Target trends cause confusion, with Costco open but major UK supermarkets closing early nationwide today.

Borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans are being warned to prepare for the return of wage garnishment in 2026, as pandemic-era protections continue to expire.

Gary Cox was sentenced to 15 years and $452 million for leading a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme targeting vulnerable patients.

Jared Wheat and his Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals were convicted of wire fraud for forging documents to make clients believe the dietary supplement company was compliant with good manufacturing practices.

Nigeria-born Four Corners Health CEO submitted nearly 10,000 false claims to the VA, totaling $7 million in illegitimate reimbursements, and used the funds to sustain a lavish lifestyle.

Gen Z is abandoning luxury giants like Gucci and Louis Vuitton over sky-high prices and quality concerns, fuelling a booming secondhand market worth $210B and reshaping how status is defined.

Google AI Overviews have caused website traffic to plummet by up to 70%, leading to revenue losses and hiring freezes that disproportionately impact entry-level workers and recent graduates.

Discover why global instability, central bank buying, and green tech demand are driving gold and silver prices to record highs in late 2025. Read the full analysis.

Marks & Spencer, Asda and Sainsbury's have issued multiple product recalls due to safety risks. Here's what's affected, why, and how to get a refund.

The strategist behind Crocs and Stanley's viral success says brands must devote 50% of their time to social media.

China became Russia's top gold importer in 2025, with November imports reaching $961M, the highest ever, signaling efforts to reduce dollar reliance and impact global stability.

Based on the latest intelligence reports, Russia is developing a weapon that can damage satellites, such as Starlink constellation, by throwing clouds of small pellets into space.

Howard's Appliances Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after abruptly closing all Southern California stores, leaving customers, staff, and creditors facing heavy losses.

Charges reveal that Tricolor held $1.4 billion in real collateral but pledged $2.2 billion to creditors, leading to a $1 billion collapse amid allegations of fraud.

CBS's 60 Minutes delays costly CECOT prison investigation after Trump praises network owners, raising questions about media transparency on deportation spending.

Two teenagers died in Surrey, one juvenile in California, as Tesla faces recalls of 500,000 vehicles and a wrongful death lawsuit over Autopilot.

Jim Beam is closing its Kentucky distillery for 2026 amid a bourbon glut caused by Trump's trade war. Bulk prices have fallen a decade, but 1,500 jobs are at risk.