Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush

BBC - Nov 11, 2026

A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

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Nov 10, 2026

Schumer says Trump support of Nvidia CEO a 'dereliction of duty'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump over his association with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports about the tech leader having an intimate relationship with alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang. “The press reports that Trump was briefed more than a year ago that Nvidia’s CEO was having an affair with a suspected...

Nov 10, 2026

Nvidia Hires Wachtell Lipton to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s Affair With Chinese Executive

Wachtell partner Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney, is leading the inquiry into the chip maker’s chief executive.

Nov 10, 2026

IRS reveals 2027 tax brackets, standard deductions: What to know

The changes are part of the IRS' annual inflation adjustments.

Nov 10, 2026

Weil Gotshal Partners Vote to Shut Down After Nearly a Century

The large law firm, known for its powerful bankruptcy practice, started coming apart as prominent partners moved to other firms.

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

Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning

The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.

Nov 10, 2026

Anthropic Targets Valuation of Up to $1.4 Trillion for Blockbuster I.P.O.

The A.I. company’s pricing would make it one of the biggest ever public listings. It comes at a volatile moment in markets, with investors questioning the sustainability of the A.I. boom.

Nov 10, 2026

Data Show Households Still Managing to Meet Their Monthly Debts

The New York Fed detailed general steadiness in debt payments for autos, student loans and mortgages.

Nov 10, 2026

Data Show Households Still Managing to Meet Their Monthly Debts

The New York Fed detailed general steadiness in debt payments for autos, student loans and mortgages.

Nov 10, 2026

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

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

Nov 10, 2026

Exxon moves toward return to Venezuela

Oil giant ExxonMobil has taken a major step toward returning to Venezuela to produce oil. The firm has signed a memorandum of understanding with the South American nation to evaluate opportunities for drilling there. “We welcome the opportunity to evaluate potential upstream opportunities with the Venezuelan government and PDVSA,” said a spokesperson for the firm,...