Business, Entertainment
McDonald's Launches Hello Kitty and Godzilla Happy Meal
McDonald's has announced a new Happy Meal that combines two very different but famous characters: Hello Kitty and Godzilla.
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Business, Travel
The Dos and Don'ts of Writing an Out-of-Office Reply
As summer reaches its busiest point for holidays, many workers are switching on their out-of-office email replies before they leave. The BBC has shared advice on how to write one well.
Business
Target Stock Rises, But Earnings Report Will Be a Key Test
Shares of Target, the American retail company, have recently been rising strongly. This growth has caught the attention of many investors.
Sports, Business
Jeanie Buss Tries to Stop Sale of Lakers Family Stake
Jeanie Buss is reportedly trying to stop her siblings from selling the family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. A stake is the part of a company or team that someone owns.
Sports, Business
NBA Finds No Evidence Clippers Owner Paid Leonard Illegally
The NBA has reportedly found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer secretly funneled money to star player Kawhi Leonard. According to sources, the league's investigation has not uncovered proof of wro
Technology, Business
Meta Faces Major Trial Over Kids and Social Media
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is heading into a landmark trial in the United States.
Business, Politics
China's Economy Shows Signs of Deeper Slowdown
China's economy is showing new signs of trouble, according to recent data.
Business, Politics
UK House Prices See Biggest August Fall Since 2018
British house prices have recorded their biggest August fall since 2018, according to property website Rightmove.
Entertainment, Business
Chinese Film "Niu Lai" Becomes a Viral Sensation — and Boosts Stock Prices
A Chinese film called "Niu Lai" has become one of the most talked-about movies of the year. Many people online are calling it a form of collective performance art, meaning that watching the film has turned into a shared
Entertainment, Business
Chinese Film "Niu Lai" Sparks Debate Over Quality and Copycats
A new Chinese film titled "Niu Lai" has caused public discussion after its release in cinemas.
Politics, Business
Australian Politicians Argue Over Using Pension Savings to Buy Homes
A political debate has restarted in Australia about whether people should be allowed to use their retirement savings, called superannuation, to help buy a home.
Technology, Business
Apple May Skip the iPhone 18 Launch This Year
Apple may not launch the iPhone 18 this year, according to a new report from MacRumors. Instead, the standard iPhone 18 could be delayed until 2027.
Business
Water Firms May Raise Prices During Droughts
Water companies in England and Wales could soon be allowed to raise bills during a drought, under new proposals from the industry regulator Ofwat.
Business, Entertainment
Paramount Seeks Deal With States Over Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount is trying to reach a settlement with 12 U.S. states that are blocking its planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. A settlement would be an agreement to end their legal fight outside of court.
Business, Travel
Mixtli Chef to Open New Restaurant Near Pearl
A well-known San Antonio chef from the restaurant Mixtli is opening a new place near the Pearl neighborhood. Mixtli holds a Michelin star, one of the highest honors in the food world.
Technology, Business
Why Tech Bosses Keep Writing Long Letters About AI
Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, has written a long public letter about artificial intelligence (AI). His letter has thousands of words.
Technology, Business
Queensland Man Loses Money in Crypto Trading App Scam
A man from Queensland, Australia, invested money using a crypto trading app. He expected the app to help grow his savings through digital currency.
Business, Entertainment
California Bill on Concert Ticket Resale Fails to Move Forward
A California bill designed to limit ticket scalping has failed to move forward, after facing strong opposition from companies in the ticket resale industry.
Politics, Business
White House Says China Uses "Transshipment" to Avoid US Tariffs
The White House has released a new report accusing China of avoiding billions of dollars in US tariffs. Tariffs are taxes placed on goods imported from other countries.
Business
US Long-Term Borrowing Costs Hit 25-Year High
The United States has sold 30-year government bonds at the highest borrowing cost seen since 2001. This means the government must now pay much more to borrow money for a long period.
