Using investment accounts for charitable gifts could be influencing giving in unexpected ways. sesame/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesCharitable giving in the United States has changed significantly in recent years.
A video posted on Attorney General Pam Bondi's X account shows the moment an oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela. U.S. Attorney General's Office/X via APThe U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast looks designed to further squeeze the economy of President Nicolás Maduro’s country.
The UK’s employment rights bill will usher in major changes for workers from April 2026. But beyond promising improved rights for employees over unfair dismissal and sick pay, one of the most controversial aspects of the bill concerns the rights of trade unions.
goodluz/ShutterstockFarmers have increasingly sown a single type of grass in their fields over the past 100 years, and then added che
In the dark months of winter, the warm glow of Christmas fairy lights and flickering candles brings some welcome atmospheric respite. And that atmosphere is something many retailers try to capture as they tempt shoppers with their festive marketing campaigns.
The John Lewis Christmas advert for example, has become a seasonal staple, while rival Marks and Spencer has found success with its “Magic and Sparkle” campaign, which plays on the company’s brand name.
Older people may need help getting the hang of using technology. Maskot/GettyImagesLong-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
The Port of Long Beach is a key entry point for tariffed goods. Frederick J. Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
Driverless in San Francisco. Tada Images/ShutterstockDriverless taxis are a bit like buses. You wait ages for one, and then a fleet arrives all at once. The US firms Waymo and Uber have both said their vehicles will be on the streets of London in 2026.
www.hollandfoto.net/ShutterstockStorm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disr
Mr. SEPTEMBER/ShutterstockThis year’s Christmas advert from UK department store John Lewis is notable for its emotional impact and captivating storytelling. In it, a middle-aged former raver is gifted a vintage vinyl record by his son. The focus is on this fairly modest gift, which quietly speaks a language of love amid the noise and excess of the festivities.
