Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash

BBC - Nov 10, 2026

The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

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Nov 10, 2026

Lawsuit Says Republican Strategist Alex Bruesewitz Took Money From Qatari Interests

The suit claims that any payments to Alex Bruesewitz, a Republican strategist, could have violated federal law. He has denied ever taking such funds.

Nov 10, 2026

Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India

The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

Nov 10, 2026

Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela

The agreement brings the biggest U.S. oil company a step closer to pumping oil again in Venezuela, nearly two decades after it left the country.

Nov 10, 2026

I took Vinted to court to get my money back

The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Nov 10, 2026

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills

A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

Nov 10, 2026

Headteachers say families will struggle after another rise in school dinner prices

The price of a school dinner in a primary school will have risen from £2.60 to £3.40 since the start of 2026.

Nov 9, 2026

What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy

The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.

Nov 9, 2026

Senate advances bipartisan permitting reform bill, teeing up passage

The Senate voted Monday to advance a major bipartisan bill that aims to speed up the construction of energy and other infrastructure projects — clearing a key hurdle toward the measure becoming law. The vote was 73-25, teeing up likely Senate passage in the weeks ahead. Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.) was the only GOP no...

Nov 9, 2026

U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention

An investigation into Megaspeed, a Singapore company that was buying advanced Nvidia A.I. chips, was transferred to the Justice Department after a top Nvidia executive reached out to Commerce Department officials.

Nov 9, 2026

U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention

Nov 9, 2026

Trump says he 'will not approve wind turbines' despite support for permitting reform bill

President Trump on Monday said he would not approve new wind turbines despite his support for a permitting reform bill that seeks to ease the passage of all forms of energy, including wind. Trump told reporters during a press briefing Monday that he was “behind” the bipartisan Senate legislation “100 percent.” But, asked if he...

Nov 9, 2026

Trump announces special envoy for manufacturing

President Trump on Monday announced a special envoy for manufacturing in a post to Truth Social. “I am proud to announce that David MacNeil, the GREAT American entrepreneur and founder of WeatherTech, will be the Special Envoy for Manufacturing!” Trump said in his Monday afternoon post. “David has built an incredible American company that makes...