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BP Suspends Share Buybacks as Profit Slumps
The British energy giant said it would put money toward new oil and gas opportunities ahead of the arrival of its new chief executive, Meg O’Neill.
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Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy
The sportswear company’s operator cited a shift in consumer preferences, rising inflation and elevated tariffs. It is the third bankruptcy since Eddie Bauer’s founding in the 1920s.
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Watch: A Conversation With Anna Wintour and Her U.S. Vogue Successor, Chloe Malle
In their first joint interview, Ms. Malle spoke about filling the shoes of Ms. Wintour, who urged people to “get over comparisons.”
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BP profits fall after oil prices drop
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.
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Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
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Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance
The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
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Court TV, Known for Live Trial Coverage, Is Getting a New Owner
The E.W. Scripps Company is selling the channel to the parent company of Law&Crime, which wants Court TV to have a bigger streaming presence.
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This Year’s Super Bowl Ads Were Dominated by AI Companies
Ads pitching artificial intelligence companies dominated the Super Bowl broadcast. Their huge cost probably didn’t ease investor worries about spending.
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
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Barry M bought by make-up for men brand Warpaint
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.
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Hollywood Braces for New Round of Labor Talks
The last time writers and actors negotiated contracts, in 2023, dual strikes froze the industry.
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Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
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Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.
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From Fishing Nets to Furniture: Turning Ocean Plastic Into Usable Products
A brother-and-sister team in Spain started a sustainable business model recycling old and damaged nets into stadium seating and decorations.
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