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Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen’s hunger crisis
Seven-week-old twins in Yemen are hospitalized with severe malnutrition after their family fled fighting between Houthis and government forces, illustrating how conflict is intensifying the country’s hunger crisis.
Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax
Meta has agreed to provide Mark Zuckerberg additional stock compensation to offset potential losses from a proposed California billionaire tax that could cost him approximately $10 billion.
Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
UK intelligence chief warns AI could significantly alter the landscape of bioweapon development, raising concerns about both skilled state actors and less-trained groups potentially exploiting the technology.
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
OpenAI’s 110 London employees averaged £2.3 million in annual compensation through salaries and equity stakes, reflecting intense competition for AI talent in the global race to advance artificial intelligence technology.
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Somerset cider makers left with very few apples after heatwaves
Somerset’s cider orchards have suffered severe apple shortages due to prolonged summer drought, with many producers reporting crop losses of up to 90% and trees dropping fruit before ripening.
HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say
The HHS plans to create two new FDA deputy commissioner positions focused on technology and artificial intelligence, and drugs, according to sources familiar with the plan.
What the Buss family Lakers dispute can teach the wealthy about trusts
The Buss family’s dispute over selling the Los Angeles Lakers reveals how estate planning choices designed to preserve family businesses can inadvertently create conflict among heirs and trustees.
Stan Kroenke agrees to buy MLB’s Angels, valuing team and regional network at $4 billion
Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family in a deal valuing the team and its regional sports network at $4 billion.
Southwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come
Southwest Airlines announced plans to debut airport lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville in late 2027, with seven additional locations planned across high-demand markets.
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Hundreds of North Sea offshore workers remain above a new 124kg weight limit that takes effect in November, down from over 2,200 when the policy was announced last year.
Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups
Australia’s new environmental agency approved its first coal project, allowing a Queensland mine to extract coal until 2055 while clearing threatened wildlife habitat, drawing criticism from climate groups.
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
UK households face potential energy bill increases this winter as European nations rush to replenish natural gas storage amid geopolitical tensions affecting supply routes and driving wholesale prices to three-year highs.
NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play in Melbourne in what marks the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia, part of a broader international expansion strategy.
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
U.S. automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before the current legislative session ends, citing national security concerns.
We’re prepared to change the law to reform water industry, says Angela Eagle
Britain’s environment secretary confirmed the government is prepared to take Thames Water into public ownership, stating insolvency laws may need changing to address behavior by US hedge funds controlling the company.
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Spanish maritime rescue teams discovered a boat with 44 survivors off the Canary Islands after it drifted for 27 days, with over 80 people feared dead from the vessel that departed West Africa in early August.