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Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart are taking the delivery wars to the skies
After years of experiments and setbacks, some of America’s biggest delivery companies are racing to make drones mainstream.
MacKenzie Scott gave California public education $461 million—and let the recipients decide how to spend every dollar
The billionaire's unrestricted gifts to 16 institutions reflect a giving philosophy built on trusting recipients to know their own communities best.
Why dodgy doors are the latest casualty of the UK heatwaves
Sticking or unlockable doors are yet another problem caused by the hot summer, but winter can also bring difficultiesThursday was another busy day for Alan Hickman, a Bournemouth-…
Baby boomers look richer than ever—but many are retiring with record levels of debt
Decades of home-price gains made older Americans wealthy on paper. Debt and rising costs are making that wealth harder to live on
Billionaire Jeff Bezos once asked Warren Buffett why so few people copy his strategy—now he’s backing $7 billion Liverpool FC
If Amazon founder Jeff Bezos takes his own Warren Buffet-inspired advice, Liverpool fans can expect him to stick around for at least seven years.
Our AI startup is growing 40% a month helping financial advisers do what they love: giving advice
Our growth has come at a time when the investment landscape is more complicated than ever. It's no coincidence.
Prediction market exec says gambling fight could reach Supreme Court by June
A possible circuit split could determine whether federal commodities law overrides state gambling rules.
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
Retail sales fall despite World Cup and hot weather boosting alcohol and drinks trade – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesThe retail sales data suggests that previous resilience among British consu…
Live updates: BTC tops $76,000; bitcoin, ether ETFs pull in $800 million
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run.
UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit …
Eco homes that can stay cool for sale in England and Wales – in pictures
From a triple-glazed barn conversion in a Welsh valley to a thermally regulated home in a busy area of London Continue reading...
MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.
South Korean lawmakers seek expanded FIU powers over unregistered crypto firms
The proposal would let the FIU investigate suspected violations and refer unregistered crypto operators directly to law enforcement.
Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP's best week in months
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation.
Couples share their biggest money disagreements
Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt
The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.
Back on track: can Burnham fix the north’s woeful rail services?
From a new high-speed line to better intercity links, the PM has a chance to tackle problems he criticised as Manchester mayorFor passenger rail travel, the north of England was t…
I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me | Simon Jenkins
The essence of cycling is to keep moving, but London’s chaotic roads often make this difficult. My solution: fewer, not more rulesI plead guilty. I have loved and used the streets…
The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out
The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday's figure set a record going back to 2021.
Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’ – podcast
With less than three months to go until the midterms, voters are thinking about grocery prices, the Iran war – and datacentres.This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the historia…
Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Value of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cashThe number of banknotes in circulation in the EU is increasing d…
Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence
UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com’s app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.