Trump says Britain is ‘making a very big mistake’ with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
January 3, 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."
International
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
January 3, 2025
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.
JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for ‘chronically delayed flights’
January 3, 2025
The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.
Stellantis Italy output falls 37% in 2024, car production hits 68-year low
January 3, 2025
Vehicle production by car maker Stellantis in Italy fell by 37% last year, hit in particular by a steep plunge in car manufacturing, union figures showed on Friday.
‘Unprecedented’: The most punctual global airline last year was ‘absolutely’ a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
January 3, 2025
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.
South Korean president defies arrest in standoff with officials over martial law order
January 3, 2025
Authorities suspended the execution of the warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after facing resistance from his security detail at his residence in Seoul.
China’s electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
January 3, 2025
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.
Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it
January 3, 2025
Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.
Europe’s real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
January 3, 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.
How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His ‘Badass Truck’
January 3, 2025
The confusing hours after the Tesla vehicle was apparently used as a makeshift bomb would be any brand’s reputational nightmare.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
January 3, 2025
Gain insight on CyberArk Software, Tesla, Kuaishou Technology and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC’s Net-Neutrality Rules
January 3, 2025
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
January 3, 2025
It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
January 3, 2025
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway beats S&P 500 in 2024, posts 9th straight up year
January 3, 2025
The conglomerate relied on solid operating earnings, boosted by strong investment income and underwriting earnings at auto insurance flagship Geico.
Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri
January 3, 2025
The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.
Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here’s who’s most at risk
January 3, 2025
Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They’ll Believe It When They See It.
January 2, 2025
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
January 1, 2025
Find insight on Stubhub, TikTok, MicroStrategy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Getting Cheated in a Videogame Led Him to a World of Online Crime
December 31, 2024
At 16, Ricky Handschumacher was a high-school baseball star. A decade later, he was facing federal prison for stealing cryptocurrency.
Beijing Pushes to Use China-Made Chips in Its EVs
December 31, 2024
China wants the chips inside EVs to be Chinese-made, while the U.S. is objecting to the country’s push for self-sufficiency in the $80 billion business.
Things to Try: Our 9 Top Tech Tips for You
December 29, 2024
Here’s the best hands-on advice from Joanna Stern’s Tech Things newsletter this past year.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Shutdown
December 28, 2024
The president-elect says the potential ban of the social-media giant can be avoided through negotiated resolution.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 28, 2024
Find insight on South Korea’s tech woes, Netflix, Apple, China Mobile, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 27, 2024
Gain insight on Palladyne, Apple and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People—and Making Them Pay
December 26, 2024
The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
December 26, 2024
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhere.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
December 25, 2024
Gain insight on Quanta Services, the European semiconductor supply chain and more in the latest Market Talks covering Tech and Telecom.
The Impossible Rules of ‘Gentle Parenting’
December 24, 2024
Parents are pushing back on their authoritarian upbringings. Now they talk about big feelings and gentle hands.
If You’re Checking That Bag, It Better Have an AirTag
December 22, 2024
Make sure the battery isn’t low and turn on Lost Mode—even if the luggage isn’t lost—for more frequent alerts.
Sen. Tim Kaine ‘very frustrated’ by lack of answers on drone incursions at Langley Air Force Base
December 19, 2024
Nearly one year after drones hovered near a top-secret military base in Virginia for 17 days, Sen. Tim Kaine says he is "very frustrated" with "so many unanswered questions."
US slaps sanctions on companies tied to Nord Stream 2 in bid to squeeze Russia
December 19, 2024
The State Department re-imposed financial penalties against Russian entities involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2, including its project operator and a Russian insurance provider.
Micron Shares Slide After Quarterly Outlook Misses Estimates
December 19, 2024
Memory-chip maker swung to a profit and posted higher revenue in its fiscal first quarter, though shares fell after the company’s outlook missed estimates.
Biden ‘a little older and a little slower’ in the final days of his presidency: New York Times report
December 19, 2024
A New York Times report described multiple instances of President Biden’s age showing during international trips in the final months of his presidency.
Drone sightings near airports: Will it affect holiday travel? Experts weigh in
December 19, 2024
Experts share what holiday travelers should know after reports of drone sightings are made near airports in the northeast, with one airport temporarily halting operations.
Army-Navy game draws its most viewers ever recorded after Trump’s attendance
December 19, 2024
With Donald Trump in attendance for Saturday's Army-Navy game, the contest registered its highest viewership ever recorded, eclipsing 9 million people.
2 pilots die in fiery small plane crash into vacant building near Honolulu airport
December 19, 2024
Shortly after taking off from Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, two pilots were killed when their small plane on a training flight crashed into a vacant building.
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: NCAA President Charlie Baker gets grilled over transgender inclusion
December 19, 2024
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