Timef 04/24/2025

The Bank of England is focused on the potential U.K. growth shock from U.S. tariffs if there is a slowdown in global trade, the central bank's governor Andrew Bailey said Thursday.

A tiny agency responsible for overseeing these services is being dismantled as part of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of his department.

To stay competitive today, brands must build authority and adapt across all search touchpoints, from LLMs to Google to social platforms.

More seniors are working now than ever before.

The uncertainty around trade tariffs is complex but a period of uncertainty also provides Europe with an opportunity to assert itself, the governor of the Bank of Latvia said.

Home sales in March were weaker than expected, due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy.

"Before looking at data in detail, the question is, what kind of political decisions will be taken?"

Trump's message to Vladimir Putin came a day after the American president said he believed that "Russia is ready" for a peace deal with Ukraine.

Indian stocks have rallied about 10% since bottoming out on April 7, when trade tensions between the United States and China escalated.

Markets moderated after Chinese officials pushed back on comments from President Trump and others suggesting that tariffs may ease via negotiations.

Bryan and Shannon Miles discuss their non-profit platform, O'nr, and the importance of small business owners giving one another strategic and emotional support.

Chris Paul, a 20-year NBA veteran, is transforming the snack industry with his plant-based brand Good Eatn, which aims to make healthier options both accessible and delicious.

For his new Underdog line of sweatshirts and T-shirts, the retired football star had specific thoughts on fit, materials and where the garments were made.

Qlango turns learning foreign languages into an engaging game, making it easy to master almost 6,700 essential words in practical conversations.

Great leaders know feedback isn't just about what you say — it's how you say it. The right approach keeps teams motivated and service sharp. When used strategically, the "compliment sandwich" builds trust, clarity and continuous improvement.

Many investors and business leaders increasingly believe President Trump will dial back his trade battles. Not everyone is willing to commit to that bet.

AI-powered agentic technology can help personalize training. Here are seven tips to incorporate AI agents into workplace and extended enterprise training.

The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

Procter & Gamble's quarterly earnings topped estimates, but its revenue fell short of expectations.

Comcast lost 199,000 total domestic broadband customers, reflecting the continued pressure on the cable giant's cornerstone business.

South Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring the personal information of users without permission. 

Stocks pulled back from recent gains fueled by comments from President Trump and others suggesting that they might ease steep tariffs.

Adobe said Thursday that it will release its Firefly AI image generator on both iOS and Android "soon," without giving a specific date.

Acadia Healthcare’s chief executive was awarded a $1.8 million bonus to respond to “unprecedented governmental inquiries” into allegations of holding psychiatric patients against their will.

Phoebe Gates, the youngest and most stylish of Bill and Melinda Gates’s children, steps into the spotlight as a founder of a new online shopping tool.

How luxury cars, $500,000 bar tabs and a mysterious kidnapping attempt helped investigators unravel the heist of a lifetime.

When the low-cost airline asked for 20 volunteers to take a later flight, one of them never received the promised voucher. Was a handwritten list to blame?

Indonesia plans to reduce or eliminate its trade surplus with the U.S., finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of 415 billion kroner ($40 billion), citing weakness in the tech sector.

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week indicated that there might be an easing in tensions with China.

People who aren't planning to travel this summer say the cost of everyday life (68%) is a bigger issue than travel expenses (64%), according to a new survey.

Shares of Kering fell on Thursday after the French luxury goods group posted lower than expected first-quarter sales and pointed to further macroeconomic headwinds ahead.

European officials say they're optimistic a trade deal can be reached with President Donald Trump, warning of significant harm to both sides if it isn't.

The president's softer tone toward China, despite no formal talks, was a stark contrast to his more combative rhetoric earlier in April.

Digital banking unicorn Revolut said Thursday that net profit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, totaled £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion), up 149% year over year.

J.P. Morgan expects the yellow metal to reach $4,000 by the second quarter of 2026 and an average of $3,675 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Japan's Tokyo Stock Exchange is asking listed companies to reduce their minimum investment thresholds to attract smaller retail investments.

Pakistan's federal minister says the South Asian nation is not inclined to choose between China and the U.S.

"We will be affected directly by the U.S. tariffs [and] also indirectly by their tariffs to other countries," said Rhee Chang Yong.

Online mockery of President Trump is fodder for the Communist Party’s propagandists. For liberal-minded Chinese, it is a creative expression of shock at his policies.

Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.

The Department of Government Efficiency has already made an immense imprint on the government, but it has not come close to Elon Musk’s pledge of cutting $1 trillion.

The president's softer tone towards China despite no formal talks was in stark contrast to his more combative rhetoric earlier in April

Perkins Coie and WilmerHale asked two federal judges on Wednesday to permanently put an end to President Trump’s threats to their businesses.

Data from the Bank of Korea showed that the drop was mostly due to a fall in construction, with the sector contracting 12.4% year-on-year.

South Korea's SK Hynix beat quarterly revenue and operating profit estimates, with demand from artifical intelligence remaining robust.

President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.

The new deadline expires in mid-June.

IBM is sticking with its expectations for 2025 despite a "fluid" economic environment.

Several units within Google have told remote staffers that their roles may be at risk if they don't start showing up at the office for a hybrid work schedule.

Jason Citron was a co-founder of the company, which is said to be working toward an initial public offering at some point this year.

The offer, which caused President Trump’s memecoin to surge in price, was his family’s latest effort to profit from cryptocurrencies.

The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.

He was a top deal maker in the world of mergers and acquisitions, during the 1980s takeover boom and beyond. He also had a keen interest in art.

Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.

When feedback is delivered correctly, it becomes a secret weapon for boosting engagement and preventing burnout.

The Small Business Administration launched its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative last month.

Pre-IPO is more than a funding stage — it's an operating mindset. Here's how to identify companies that are genuinely exit-ready.

It's the 20th anniversary of YouTube's first video, "Me at the Zoo."

Success is not about having the perfect idea. It's about executing relentlessly, staying focused and building something people actually need.

The British government is hoping to reach an agreement with the United States to soften the economic blow British businesses are facing from higher tariffs.

Before starting a business, consider the hidden costs of running one. We have curated a list of the costs that no one tells you about.

Vermont was the first state to try to hold polluters accountable for climate disasters. New research aims to assign specific responsibility.

A fierce advocate of sexual liberation, she pushed the alternative weekly to cover women’s issues, as well as gay rights and avant-garde culture.

The video-streaming platform has revolutionized how we watch things. Here’s a timeline of its biggest moments.

The Dispatch, a right-of-center political news and commentary start-up, plans to keep the legal news website available at no cost. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

If your current company vision is showing its age, why not put in the work now to ensure it remains adaptable, impactful, and visionary for years to come?

This white label platform offers everything your business needs from marketing, accounting, HR, e-commerce and so much more.

Over 21,000 roles could be affected, marking Intel's biggest layoff round yet.

BODYARMOR recently rebranded and launched a new marketing campaign, hoping to evolve its message with more clarity, boldness and authenticity. Here are five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from its thinking.