BBC News Some victims of disgraced undertaker Robert Bush have not been refunded for fake funeral plans he sold them, a court has heard. The 48-year-old defrauded 172 people over 11 years to the tune of £562,000, Hull Crown Court was told. He previously admitted 67 offences in relation to his business, Legacy Independent Funeral […]
Media Comcast said Monday it plans to spin off its remaining media business into a new publicly traded company as it looks to better compete in a media landscape increasingly characterized by pressure from streaming rivals and consolidation. The separation, which will happen via a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, is expected to be […]
BBC News Four people died trying to cross the Channel in small boats overnight, French officials have said. One man died after a vessel capsized off France’s northern coast late on Wednesday, with a one-year-old child among those injured. Separately, three people were found dead aboard a small boat early on Thursday after launching from […]
Retail Packages of Taylor Farms salad greens are displayed at a Safeway store on July 16, 2026 in Kings Beach, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration’s reversal on a key piece of its cyclosporiasis investigation has sparked confusion in the U.S., but the agency said Monday that it has not […]
Small Business A picture taken on December 8, 2014 in Abidjan shows a Chinese shoe dealer in a transaction at Adjamene’s market. Sia Kambou | Afp | Getty Images Chinese business dealings in Africa, once dominated by state-owned enterprises, are now increasingly shifting toward consumer products from the private sector. While Africa’s faster-growing economies, such […]
BBC News Tributes have been paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Briton who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off. The Autoridade Maritima Nacional (AMN) confirmed to BBC Sport that its search for the 28-year-old, which started soon after he went missing on Monday morning, was halted on Thursday. […]
Tech CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Wednesday that software’s sharp turnaround shows how quickly Wall Street can change its mind — and beaten-down AI infrastructure stocks could be next. “This month, we’ve seen a remarkable resurgence in the once hated enterprise software stocks, and a complete evisceration of the data center plays,” the “Mad Money” […]
BBC News A mum and her new boyfriend have been jailed for life for the “sadistic” abuse and murder of her two-year-old daughter. Isabelle Welsh was a “happy and thriving” child before her mother, Alexandra Walker, invited Harrison Simpson into their lives in Thornaby, Stockton, June 2025, Teesside Crown Court heard. This breaking news story […]
Business News Boy Wirat | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Even high-net-worth clients who can afford top-notch advisors are asking artificial intelligence chatbots like […]
Digital Trends Dell’s new XPS 13 recently gave me renewed hope for affordable Windows laptops. Its $699 starting price. Its sharp touchscreen display and compact aluminum design make it a compelling alternative to the MacBook Neo. But at the same event, Dell had more in store for us. I also spent time with the Dell […]
