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Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal

Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy

A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.

Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount

Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal.

Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars

Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.

Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties

Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.

‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns union

The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

Will 2026 Be the Year of the ‘Soonicorn’?

As venture capital funding pours into start-ups large and small, more firms are pitching themselves as the next big thing.

What C.E.O.s Are Worried About

Fractured politics, disruptive technologies and a distrust in institutions are making it harder to focus on the traditional tasks of growing sales and profits.

Last chance for pensioners to get free air fryers

The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living.

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad

A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.

How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now!

As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others.

Can You Rely on A.I. to Translate Love?

A.I. translation has become a huge industry, but how accurate is it? Our tech reporter, Kashmir Hill, explores its successes and failures through a couple who relies on of A.I. translation to communicate.

Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale

Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

The 2026 Milan Olympics Has Its Eyes on Grana Padano

Grana Padano cheese is trying to capture some of the international spotlight on Italy, appearing on billboards and social media — and in high-protein muffins for athletes.

T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause

As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”