BUSINESS

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could double the economy in 5-7 years, with humanoid robots reaching 100 million units. He envisions work becoming optional in 10-20 years.

Anthropic, an AI start-up, plans a US stock market debut this autumn, potentially raising over $100 billion and valuing the company at up to $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's IPO record.

A University of Pennsylvania study finds female breadwinners face a higher risk of separation, especially with children, challenging assumptions about gender roles and highlighting work-family conflict.

Walmart is reducing prices on 11,000 products after a $2.9 billion (£2.15 billion) tariff refund, addressing economic pressures from rising fuel costs and cautious consumer spending.

As Cornerstone Building Brands lays off dozens of rural workers in Kearney, Missouri, the massive factory cuts contradict Republican economic claims just weeks before the crucial November elections.

Reed Hastings transformed Netflix's culture after the 2001 layoffs, shifting from a 'family' model to a high-performance 'Dream Team' approach. Learn why talent density is key to business success.

Major US class-action settlements in September, involving Comcast, Disney, and Google, could mean cash payouts for millions. Learn about deadlines, eligibility, and potential compensation.

PublicSquare, the conservative marketplace backed by Donald Trump Jr., has lost nearly $160 million, seen its shares crash 99%, and is betting on fintech to stay alive.

US health insurance costs are set to rise by up to 11.1% in 2027. Learn about the key factors driving these increases and how American workers can navigate changes during open enrolment.

Lawmakers in New York and Pennsylvania are pushing for legislation to combat 'ghost jobs', aiming to ensure job adverts reflect genuine hiring intentions and protect jobseekers from misleading listings.

Bilibili has relaunched its international app, aiming to expand globally and challenge YouTube. The app offers improved localisation and AI translation, targeting Gen Z with diverse content offerings.

Sarasota County voters ousted their conservative school board majority, electing two former teachers who now inherit a district cutting 259 jobs as voucher money drains the budget.

Joanna Boydell resigns as Travelodge CEO after backlash over hotel safety failures, including a rape incident. The company faces scrutiny and implements new security measures to restore public trust.

A study of 26,000 Chinese students found that using generative AI for homework improved homework scores but led to a 20% drop in exam performance, highlighting the need for balanced AI use.

Stanford's exclusive 'Rule the World' course, founded by Justin Lewis-Weber, selects 12 students annually to explore power structures and build influential networks, with alumni like Phoebe Gates leveraging its connections.

Wall Street firms pay up to $100,000 a month to read Trump's Truth Social posts milliseconds early, leaving retail and 401(k) investors last. A federal lawsuit calls it corrupt.

Proton's AI Paper Trail tool analyses ChatGPT and Claude chat histories, revealing personal data exposure. It highlights privacy concerns and promotes Proton's privacy-focused AI assistant, Lumo.