Trump signals renewed interest in nuclear arms control with Russia, but insists progress depends on China’s participation, complicating efforts to update aging global agreements.
A developer has applied for a three‑year extension to planning permission for a 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay as the current consent nears expiry.
Stocks of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are diverging: Lilly’s shares have climbed on strong weight-loss drug sales and outlook, while Novo’s have lagged amid a weaker forecast and competitive pressures, despite ongoing innovation.
Community pressure and protests over federal ICE raids in Minnesota have focused scrutiny on Target, as employees are detained and activists urge the company to take a clearer stance amid rising tensions.
New labor data show U.S. job openings at multi-year lows and rising layoffs, signaling a softer job market with slower hiring and fewer opportunities.
Peloton faces renewed losses and declining subscriptions, leading to stock drops and softened revenue forecasts as consumer demand and market dynamics shift.
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as inflation nears target and growth shows resilience, a nuanced pause that signals caution and data-dependent policy.
The xAI–SpaceX sale was structured as a triangular merger, offering tax deferral, legal insulation, and financial advantages to investors while preserving xAI as a subsidiary.
Bitcoin has fallen from its late-2025 highs, sliding toward roughly $60,000 as broader market pressures, sentiment shifts, and technical breakdowns deepen the crypto downturn.
A property body urges the Government to pause rent reforms, warning of a potential landlord exodus, highlighting tensions between tenant protection and rental supply.
Leaks suggest the Galaxy S26 may bring modest battery and charging refinements over the S25, focusing on efficiency and longevity rather than dramatic jumps.
BT lost over 200,000 broadband customers as profits fell sharply, though full-fiber connections grew and the company stays on track with its network strategy.
AI-driven automation is moving from prediction to practice, quietly reshaping jobs, accelerating displacement, and forcing societies to confront how work itself is changing.
The Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75%, choosing caution and continuity as inflation eases but economic uncertainty remains.
A federal jury found Uber liable in a passenger’s rape case, awarding $8.5M and potentially shaping outcomes in over 3,000 similar lawsuits over driver misconduct.
Bitcoin’s recent price drop and weakening demand spark debate on whether the market has entered a bear phase, blending traditional thresholds with cyclical perspectives.
Novo Nordisk challenges Hims & Hers over cheaper weight-loss pills, highlighting the tension between accessibility, regulation, and patient safety in modern healthcare.
Cornwall’s high streets face urgent decline, with rising costs and closures threatening local businesses and the communal spaces that define town life.
Maersk reports lower profits and a quarterly loss as freight rates weaken, prompting plans to cut about 1,000 corporate jobs and refocus the business for 2026.
Minute Maid is discontinuing its frozen juice line, marking the end of a familiar breakfast staple and reflecting shifts in consumer tastes and habits.
January layoffs hit their highest start-of-year level since 2009, reshaping workplaces and highlighting enduring economic vulnerability.
South Korea’s Kospi falls nearly 5% after a U.S. tech sell-off, leading Asian market losses and highlighting the interconnected fragility of global finance.
New data confirms the job market has tightened further, deepening scarcity and reshaping opportunities for workers across industries.
Canada unveils a plan to reshape its auto industry, focusing on domestic production, EVs, and diversification beyond the U.S. market.