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FTC sends Walmart refund cheques worth over $9.8 million to 65,022 eligible consumers after a fraud settlement. Recipients must cash them within 90 days.

Netflix layoffs affecting 1,000 workers and senior leadership changes raise questions about reported tensions between Hollywood and technology teams.

Elon Musk told biographer Walter Isaacson that his descendants may retain only a small share of his fortune after taxes, while much of it could fund a foundation.

Xero links live accounting data to Google's Gemini so users can query their books by chat, but the AI integration is not yet available in the UK, EU, Nigeria or Switzerland

Il Fornaio will pay $3 million to settle an EEOC lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation affecting at least 100 women, including teenagers.

Poundland is at risk of insolvency as Gordon Brothers shifts focus from Martin Property Group's bid and rival discounters line up interest in its 600 stores.

Learn what instant win games are, how RNG, RTP and volatility work, why they suit mobile play, and how they are regulated in Great Britain.

Brazil's betting suspension hits UK operators, affiliates and suppliers, while higher UK duties increase pressure on acquisition, margins and market strategy.

Javier Barajas, who hosted Trump's no-tax-on-tips event, says rising fuel and food costs could force his Las Vegas restaurant to close.

Villa Vie Residences has suspended its residential world cruise and ordered passengers off the Odyssey in Cambodia, citing soaring fuel costs, financial losses and an uncertain restructuring process.

General Mills has launched Cheerios with Ziploc PantrySeal packaging on Walmart.com, offering a resealable bag for easier pouring and freshness. More retailers are expected to follow.

A $40 bill for Moderna's new flu vaccine highlights how the US vaccine committee impasse could delay no-cost insurance coverage for some vaccines until 2029.

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show for union scale. His streams, $42.3 million stadium run, and Roc Nation deals could bring bigger returns.

HSBC profit jumps 32% to $9.6 billion as it returns $2.7 billion to investors, fuelling demands for higher UK bank taxes amid record business distress.

Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street has been pedestrianised, prompting praise from retailers and some visitors while critics warn of congestion, accessibility problems and cyclist non-compliance.

Digital platforms use small initial payments to reduce customer hesitation, yet payment fees, channel-specific minimums and promotional requirements can make the true cost of participation much higher.

Anthropic's 335-page S-1 filing outlines a potential Nasdaq listing targeting a valuation of up to $2 trillion, alongside rapid revenue growth, heavy infrastructure commitments and significant risks.

At MiniMed, Sharma leads development and global launch work for prescription digital health applications, where compatibility, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional coordination can determine whether technology reaches patients successfully.

Anthropic's S-1 outlines AI infrastructure commitments through 2045, while outside estimates and power needs raise financing questions for investors.

Microsoft has launched a voluntary exit offer for about 60,000 eligible employees across four countries, providing financial support and career-planning resources as the company continues investing in AI infrastructure.

Eligible US Amazon Prime customers can receive up to $200 from Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement, while refund notices credit Trump's administration.

Apple briefly overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable publicly traded company as Meta's higher AI spending forecast rattled technology shares, highlighting the contrast between AI infrastructure and Apple's consumer business.

Anthropic's IPO filing shows $80.7B in first-half 2026 net losses against $16.3B in revenue, with accounting adjustments, computing costs and infrastructure commitments posing significant risks.

Three former Chili's workers sue Brinker International, alleging harassment and racial discrimination linked to tipped pay, customer ratings, and shift assignments in New York.

Airbnb's new checkout rules will limit the chores hosts can require, reigniting debate over cleaning fees, guest responsibilities and the cost of short-term rentals

See how crypto on-ramps help users and businesses access digital assets in 2026 through payments, wallets, APIs, and compliance flows.

A comparison of three reverse phone lookup services found Socialprofiler delivered the most confirmed social media matches, while Spokeo returned more accounts but required substantially more checking.

Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco explains how the 101-year-old syrup maker avoided layoffs during COVID-19 by cutting costs, adapting sales, and using technology.

Kim Jong Un spent Saturday in Dandong with Wang Huning. Learn which goods member states may not send and why outside monitoring ended in 2024.