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BBC Business
Octopus Energy boss on standing charges
CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.
Fortune
Mark Cuban took off his watch the day he became a millionaire: ‘I wanted to be able to control my own time’
The now-billionaire said his first big payday wasn’t about luxury. It was about getting control of his own time.
Fortune
Despite a $150 million net worth, Quentin Tarantino refuses to give a ‘penny’ of his fortune to his mother: ‘No house, no Cadillac’
Despite having two Oscars and a $150 million fortune, Quentin Tarantino has vowed his mother will never see a penny of it—all because of a vow he made at 12.
Fortune
Anthropic’s S-1 reveals two areas where OpenAI could have the upper hand, experts say
OpenAI's consumer business and its accelerating revenue will likely tell a different financial story—and possibly a better one.
Fortune
Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween—pushing one in four revelers into debt
Gen Zers and parents are among the most likely to borrow. “It's really important to make the kids feel good,” said Neil Saunders of GlobalData
Forbes Business
Matthew Perry Docuseries Lands Stellar Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score
“The One About Matthew Perry,” a Netflix documentary series about the late “Friends” star, is winning over critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
BBC Business
Free haircuts project aims to inspire other stylists
Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.
BBC Business
Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.
BBC Business
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".
Forbes Business
Hasan Piker Sues CNN Commentator Scott Jennings For $72.5 Million Over ‘Manipulated’ Video
The left-wing Twitch streamer alleges Jennings aired a misleadingly edited video to falsely accuse him of advocating the lynching of Black Americans.
Forbes Business
Enduring Earth: A New Model For Impactful Conservation
Too often, conservation depends on short-term grants and temporary authorizations. Enduring Earth is a new collaborative conservation model that endures for generations.
Forbes Business
Dubai's Global Village Retains Title Of The World's Most-Visited Theme Park
Dubai’s Global Village has retained its title of the world’s most-visited theme park based on its average daily attendance for the second year running.
Forbes Business
Why Data Center Growth Requires Smarter Energy Management
Why Data Center Growth Requires Smarter Energy Management
Forbes Business
AI Enters The Matrix When Humans Are Behaving Mindlessly But Think They Are Being Mindful
Humans experience cognitive dissonance on perception versus action for being mindful versus mindless. AI can help us out. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Forbes Business
Trump “The 21st Century Neville Chamberlain,” Ex-Pentagon Leader Says
With pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russian invaders, Trump is following the UK leader excoriated for pushing a peace deal that actually gave rise to world war.
Forbes Business
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Horror Movie Night Delivers Shocking Double Elimination And Harsh Scores
Who went home on "Dancing With the Stars" Horror Movie Night? See who was eliminated and which couples received shocking 4s from guest judge Shirley Ballas.
Forbes Business
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: What Victims And Survivors Need To Know
Abuse can take many forms beyond physical violence. Learn more about the legal protections available to domestic violence survivors in this family law guide.
Forbes Business
Fosun Pharmaceutical Earnings Buoyed By Extraordinary Gains
Companyillustrates growing Chinese partnerships with international pharmaceutical leaders
Forbes Business
Today’s Wordle #1957 Hints, Clues And Answer For Wednesday October 28
Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
Forbes Business
NYT Strands Hints, Clues And Answer For Wednesday October 27: Comedy Club
Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.
Forbes Business
Brewers-Rays World Series Is Exceeding TV Viewership Expectations
The final 2026 World Series TV viewership numbers for Games 1 and 2 are in. What they show is viewership far exceeding expectations.
BBC Business
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
Forbes Business
Internet Invitational Kicks Off With $4 Million On The Line
The first episode of the Internet Invitational aired on YouTube on October 26th with $4 million in prize money up for grabs for the winning team.
MarketWatch
‘She’s living the dream’: My stepmother said I can buy my childhood home for $850,000. Is she taking advantage of me?
“My late father bought our house for $250,000 in the 1990s.”
Forbes Business
Alexander Brothers Sentencing: 3 Siblings Will Serve 30 Years Each For Sex Trafficking
The three brothers were found guilty of sex trafficking and other counts in March.
Forbes Business
‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster Breaks Down Season 3
‘Nobody Wants This’ creator Erin Foster breaks down Season 3, including Morgan and Sasha’s romance, Joanne and Noah’s wedding, and the pain of rejection in love.
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