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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
Budget airline EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew, according to the BBC.
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
Budget airline EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew, according to the BBC.
SpaceX Shares Sink After Earnings Reveal Big AI Spending Plans
SpaceX shares dropped sharply following its first-ever earnings report, which revealed aggressive spending on AI infrastructure. The company spent $18.4 billion on capital expenditures during the quarter, according to globalnews.ca.
Charlotte FC faces key matches as soccer grows in the Carolinas
Robert Lewandowski scored his first two goals in Major League Soccer as Chicago Fire FC defeated Charlotte FC 2-1 in a home debut. Charlotte FC, which debuted in 2022, is now central to the soccer boom in the Carolinas, with a $1.3 billion stadium project aiming to sustain growth.
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Global oil prices fell on Tuesday as renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz raised market optimism, according to BBC and TradingView.
Apple Issues Challenge Against UK Data Access Order
Apple has issued a new legal challenge against a UK order requiring access to private user data. 'Opening a backdoor to all that information carries a wide range of risks to our personal data,' the company said. According to the BBC.
Trump Announces Cancellation of Iran Strikes, Cites Deal Progress
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he has canceled planned military strikes against Iran after being asked to 'hold off' by Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries, according to a Truth Social post.
Care for a dirty soda? How this drink trend became a US obsession
A customizable beverage trend known as 'dirty soda' has exploded in popularity across the U.S., particularly among Gen Z and younger millennials, according to Forbes and the New York Post.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Have Wounds from Pellet-Gun Fire, Experts Say
Independent ballistic experts have told the BBC that injuries sustained by some Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters during last week's protest in the Indian capital were caused by pellet guns.
Rogue AI Attacks Spark Calls for Accountability
The boss of a company hacked by an out-of-control AI bot says firms must answer for rogue agents, according to BBC.
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI Fund Suffers $16B Loss
The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, led by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, is being liquidated after a sharp correction in AI infrastructure stocks. The fund’s heavy use of leverage—once a source of 439% returns in June—magnified its losses, according to TradingKey.
Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers in $7M deal as Pearsall faces injury
Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Ramayana Trailer 2026: 500M$ Epic Adaptation Unveiled
The official trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s 500-million-dollar Ramayana adaptation has been released, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. The film, one of the most expensive in Indian cinema history, marks the first collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Canadians Spent $3.3B Less Traveling to US in 2025
Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the US in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to new government data, as Donald Trump's policies continue to affect cross-border spending.
Qantas Project Sunrise: Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes 19-Hour Test Flight
An Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour, 13-minute test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, for Qantas’ 'Project Sunrise' initiative. The flight simulated conditions for the world’s longest non-stop commercial route, from Sydney to London, set to launch in October 2027.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits over its talc-based baby powder, which plaintiffs claim caused ovarian cancer.
Trump Administration Says It Collected $13 Billion from Venezuelan Oil
President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has collected more than $13 billion from the sale of Venezuelan crude oil since the January ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro.
Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down After Rebrand Controversy
Cracker Barrel's chief executive, Julie Masino, is stepping down a year after the company faced widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand, according to BBC.
Tom Ince joins Tranmere Rovers on two-year deal
Tom Ince has returned to Merseyside with a two-year contract at Tranmere Rovers. The midfielder, previously with Watford, spoke of a 'full circle' moment and his continued hunger for the game.
Benedict Cumberbatch Warns of $111B Media Merger ‘Calamity’
Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong have called the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger a 'calamity' that must be blocked in the UK. They argue the consolidation threatens the British media landscape, jobs, and creative freedom.
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery while a federal court case plays out, according to court filings. The move could cost the company up to $7 million a day in fees.