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What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Google acquired its founders in a “reverse acquihire” deal, leaving the once-promising AI startup to face legal challenges and mounting losses.
Bank of England said to be reviewing Barclays’ handling of private credit loans
The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority is investigating how Barclays classified derivatives used to finance private credit loans, following concerns about potential capital requirement violations.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ VFX Veteran Hal Hickel on Rotta’s Redesign, Phil Tippett and Jon Favreau’s ‘Less James Bond, More Jackass’ Approach
ILM animation supervisor Hal Hickel discussed blending digital animation with practical effects and stop-motion for Jon Favreau’s ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ including redesigning Rotta the Hutt and filming at Phil Tippett’s Berkeley facility.
Lena Martell obituary
Lena Martell, Scottish singer who achieved chart success with ‘One Day at a Time’ in 1979 and performed on BBC television, has died aged 86.
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Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here’s what that could look like
Congress faces mounting pressure to regulate artificial intelligence, but lawmakers remain divided on whether federal action is necessary and how such regulation should be structured before the November election.
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
NATO’s secretary general warned that the Western alliance faces its most dangerous security environment in a generation, urging the UK and Europe to significantly increase defence spending to strengthen the alliance.
‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
UK government officials warn that European industrial legislation could derail planned reset negotiations with the EU, as Britain seeks to address trade concerns amid shifting diplomatic priorities.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar announced it will charge customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing basic services and drawing criticism from consumer advocates.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark due to safety protocol constraints.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog opens investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegedly concealing mandatory fees that inflated final prices for customers.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has modified its remote work policy following employee strikes, allowing staff to work from home an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one day.
Field & Stream Lodge Adds Two Hotels. Building the Brand Will Take Time.
Field & Stream Lodge is expanding with two new hotel conversions in Bend, Oregon, and Big Bear, California, both scheduled to open in 2028 following full renovations.
Accor Considers Acquisitions in India After Treebo Deal Falls Apart
Accor is exploring acquisitions and partnerships to accelerate its India expansion following the collapse of its planned Treebo Hospitality Ventures deal.
Abu Dhabi Pins Hopes on F1 and Events Calendar to Reverse a 14.2% Drop in Hotel Guests
Abu Dhabi is working to reverse a 14.2% decline in hotel guests through Formula 1, a Guggenheim opening, and a packed fourth-quarter events calendar amid geopolitical challenges.
Trip.com Group’s Antitrust Reset Could Change How Hotels Compete on Its Platform
Trip.com Group faces a $770 million antitrust penalty in China that requires operational changes to how hotels are distributed and ranked on its platform, granting suppliers greater commercial control.