FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London’s main share index through the milestone.
Month: January 2026
Woman felt ‘dehumanised’ after Musk’s Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
Charity provides hot lunches as temperatures drop
Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is “even more important” in winter.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s top EV seller
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread…
Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case
Sworn in at midnight and again hours later publicly, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his first day in…
Bernie Sanders ditches iconic mittens look while swearing in socialist Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., appeared without the iconic mittens that helped make him a viral sensation during former President Joe…