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Lilly hiked its full-year sales outlook by $2 billion, and also raised its adjusted profit guidance.

The Bank of England voted to keep its key interest rate on hold at 3.75% on Thursday

Inflation jumped in April while the euro zone economy expanded a meager 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, data showed on Thursday.

Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says.

The data analysis company is selling a version of the jacket that it says will show its commitment to “re-industrializing America.”

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s healthy-eating enterprise is just one of several recent Los Angeles exports to a rival city with its own ideas about what’s good.

A research lab in Washington State tracks ecological changes in a warming climate and provides scientific guidance for forest managers. It is one of 57 such facilities being shuttered.

Answers to each clue for the April 30, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Europe’s banks have downplayed their private credit exposures — but uncertainty over hidden stress remains as risks continue to evolve.

The U.S. is considering the possibility of reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said.

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany.

The multinational conglomerate posted first-quarter adjusted operating income of 960 million euros ($1.19 billion), comfortably beating analyst expectations.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The results come as top European original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) navigate several industry headwinds.

Market turbulence picks up amid reports the U.S. military will brief President Donald Trump on potential new action against Iran.

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a standalone artificial intelligence and robotics company, coined "Roze" in the U.S.

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors assess soaring oil prices and await more earnings and central bank moves.

Swedish startup Legora has raised more than $800 million in the past 12 months, and the latest deal values it at $5.6 billion.

A risk-taking outsider, he brought speed, competition and controversy to one of science’s biggest races.

Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist.

The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for April 30, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

You need infrastructure to build AI a and robots, but apparently you also need AI and robots to build infrastructure.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1776 on April 30 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The CEO says new hires will work on AI projects like Agentforce — sparking debate over whether it's a fire-and-rehire tactic.

The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3, was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.

Iran is back at the top of our headlines after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Tehran again.

PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.

India’s IT sector fueled consumption growth, but AI is reducing mass hiring now, revealing a shortage of quality jobs, risking future economic momentum.

Oil extended gains on Thursday as signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade on Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations.

The e-commerce giant is making more money than expected from AWS but it's also spending a lot, and will continue to do so in the near term, its chief executive said.

The maker of Claude has received multiple pre-emptive offers at valuations in the $850 billion to $900 billion range, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Samsung Electronics reported an over eight-fold increase in first-quarter operating profits, hitting a new record and beating analysts' estimates.

Elon Musk took the stand for the second day for his attempt to legally dismantle OpenAI.

Meta is losing billions on Reality Labs each quarter, and its AI expenditures are only going to increase its spending.

Microsoft gets to offer OpenAI's tech to its cloud customers and doesn't have to pay for it. "We fully plan to exploit it," Nadella said.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised to open lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as oil prices extended gains.

The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.

Despite the lingering perception that no one really uses Copilot, Microsoft said on Wednesday that the number of users and engagement is growing.

The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks down how the war with Iran provided the perfect opening for the U.A.E. to go solo.

Anthropic is in talks with investors about raising cash at a valuation of $900 billion, CNBC has confirmed.

Google Cloud topped $20B in quarterly revenue for the first time, fueled by surging demand for AI. But capacity constraints mean it could have grown even faster.

Find the best streaming stick deal. Save 27% on the Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.

Give your PC a total refresh with the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bundle.

In the second day of a trial pitting Mr. Musk against OpenAI, he said he was misled by the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman. But OpenAI’s lawyer said evidence showed the opposite.

Japan's Haneda Airport is piloting a robot employee program that will automate rote ground service tasks.

A committee of independent directors will evaluate strategic alternatives for LIV Golf after PIF pulls its funding, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Amazon is officially moving its annual Prime Day sale to June. The retail giant confirmed the timing shift in its Q1 earnings results.

Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.

Surprise! Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will be developing fission reactors alongside its fusion devices.

Alphabet reported first-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday.

Motorola has four new foldables this year, and the biggest news about them might be the prices.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta reported more than $130 billion in quarterly capital expenditures on Wednesday as they build A.I. data centers. There’s more to come.

Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta reported more than $130 billion in quarterly capital expenditures on Wednesday as they build A.I. data centers. There’s more to come.

Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court.

Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.

How to watch Europa League for free. Live stream Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League for free.

Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.

The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.

The initial public offering of Mr. Ackman’s new fund, Pershing Square USA, raised $5 billion.

AI may be changing marketing fast, but after 28 years in business and hitting an all-time high in leads last year, here's what still wins customers.

Motorola Razr 2026 lineup adds battery improvements but comes with higher prices across models.

AI costs are surpassing employee salaries, says Nvidia’s Bryan Catanzaro.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.

Economic downturns don't have to spell disaster for small businesses. Learn how to strengthen your financial foundation before a recession hits.

The limited-edition Bouqs Co. x Lego Botanicals collection bundles real flowers with matching Lego builds. They make a great unique Mother's Day gift.

Jennifer Clinchy reviewed thousands of resumes before starting her side hustle.

He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and became an influential voice on climate change and other existential threats.

While David Ellison has set a lofty goal for Paramount to release 30 films a year, there's no recent precedent for such a haul.

A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.

When AI recommends a brand, it's drawing on the same trust signals your most diligent buyers have always used. Understanding that changes everything about how you build visibility.

The Bluetti AC200L with Charger 1 is on sale at Amazon for $998, down from the standard price of $1,999. That's a 50% discount.

Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets to thousands of shows during its Summer of Live event through May 5.

Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.

Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.

Is a friendlier chatbot willing to tell the truth about a moon landing falsehood?

As of April 29, get the Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro for $100.99 off at Amazon.

Iran war is fueling inflation and slowing growth around the world, according to a new report.

A new ransomware strain called VECT 2.0 is accidentally destroying victims' files instead of holding them hostage.

Apple iPhones have never been more popular, even as the company plays catch-up in certain respects. Next up: AI photo edits.

On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov with out big-name VCs participating.

The Antigravity A1-360 drone is on sale at Amazon for $1,279, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 20% discount.

Google Gemini is rolling out to millions of GM vehicles, with lots of natural-language features that can spice up your drive.

Amazon's earnings report will show investors what growth looks like in the cloud business, where revenue is expected to increase 26%

Microsoft is coming off its worst quarterly stock performance since 2008, partly due to broader market concern that AI will eat software.

In Meta's earnings report after the bell, investors will be monitoring the company's hefty AI spending and whether the war in Iran is having an impact.

"The Boys" Season 5, episode 5 reunites "Supernatural" stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins for a bloody showdown.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway being 11/10? Groundbreaking. Here's Mashable's review of "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

The Soundcore Sleep A20 and A30 Special earbuds are on sale on Amazon for up to $50 off. The A20s are cheaper than they were during Sleep Week in March.