‘Inept, incompetent, craven’: Scott Bessent struggles to clean up the president’s mess
There’s little optimism about treasury secretary’s ability to handle Trump’s tariffs, Iran sanctions and colossal US deb...
The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us | Arwa Mahdawi
Ignore Iran, the Epstein files, and your wallet – not to mention Trump’s plummeting approval ratingsDon’t mention the wa...
Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.
Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
DETROIT — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. CEO Mark Stewart sits in the vehicle bay of a tire shop where the company is la...
Barber offers free back-to-school haircuts
Image source, Sid GumbrellImage caption, Sid Gumbrell runs Clean Cuts Barber Shop in GuildfordByJacob PanonsSouth EastPu...
‘If it’s made in the US, I don’t buy it’: Canadians on boycotting Trump’s America
Avoiding US goods and services – from tech to whisky to air travel – has forced many to find a new way of livingFor Will...
Remaking the biscuit: from Doritos to digestives, why the UK’s snacks are being ‘reformulated’
Healthy eating rules are forcing brands to recook their recipes. Are consumers noticing the difference?Bite into a Ritz ...
Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet
The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of th...
“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased
Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her ...
Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches
As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spotWhen Andy Burnham...
How to make a bestseller: insiders reveal the tricks of the book trade
From cover design to shelf placement and influencer partnerships … how publishers will persuade you to buy their books t...
Sovereignty, farming and fishing: Iceland votes on its future with the EU
The vote in Iceland was brought forward after Trump's aggressive moves towards Greenland. Photograph: Sigga Ella/The Gua...