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Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s multibillion-pound cocaine habit
Cocaine deaths in Britain have reached record levels as usage patterns shift toward older users consuming the drug more frequently, driving a multibillion-pound criminal market.
Five reasons why the US midterms matter for the climate – and your energy bill
US midterm elections could shift climate policy significantly. Democratic gains might enable opposition to Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda, while Republican victories could accelerate environmental rollbacks.
Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former President Obama campaigned in Detroit on Saturday for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, endorsing him as someone who will “finish the job” on healthcare and fight to remove money from politics.
California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
California’s attorney general calls Trump administration efforts to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law,’ as federal prosecutors demand verification of thousands of ballots weeks before midterm elections.
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Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero products by up to 60 percent, citing rising memory and storage component costs.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, a 50-year-old British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership after Sainsbury’s sale, with new owners planning expansion and improvements to compete with Amazon and other online rivals.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their counterparts in the US and UK, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in America.
Disney’s new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney’s new parks chief outlined a $60 billion investment strategy focused on superfans, announcing repairs to the Expedition Everest yeti and returns of beloved attractions like Figment and nighttime spectaculars.
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
Federal debt has surged to $40 trillion under Trump’s administration, reflecting a decades-long Republican strategy of tax cuts designed to constrain Democratic spending rather than improve fiscal health.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top market for tech talent with 394,300 workers, driven largely by growth in artificial intelligence jobs, according to a CBRE report.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing automated drink dispensers at its innovation labs to produce customizable beverages like dirty sodas and refreshers, responding to changing consumer preferences and restaurant demand.
‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols this month, continuing a luxury brand purchasing strategy that critics question given recent underperformance in the premium segment.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing substantial costs from delays in closing the acquisition.
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Iran’s military is reviewing strategies to counter new US economic measures, with officials claiming doubled weapons production over the past year despite recent conflicts with the US and Israel.
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea’s first commercial container ship sailed through the Arctic route this week, testing viability amid Middle East shipping disruptions and global efforts to develop alternative maritime corridors.
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
The US has begun deporting people to Liberia under a new arrangement allowing up to 1,200 transfers over the next year, raising questions about legal status, sovereignty, and the rights of those transferred.