An expired patent — previously held by Vanguard — may spark a shake-up in the exchange-traded fund industry. Wall Street saw the patent as critical to Vanguard’s success because it saved an enormous amount of money in taxes. Now, the firm’s ETF competitors could get a chance to use it, too. “It’s really a game changer,” BNY…
Three people have died after a fire at a Grade II-listed former railway station in a village in Northamptonshire. Police, fire and ambulance services were called at about 10.30pm on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering. Three people were later confirmed to have died,…
The US government agency that regulates television says it is opening an investigation into Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices, in the latest sign of pressure being applied to media firms. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Disney on Friday notifying the firm, and its ABC News unit, of the plan….
Hours before he was scheduled to report to prison and begin serving a nearly 10-year sentence for a federal fraud conviction, former talkshow host and media executive Carlos Watson received clemency from Donald Trump, sparing him from the punishment Friday. Watson was traveling to the Lompoc, California, federal correctional institution when he learned of the…
The U.S. has had a shortage of air traffic controllers for years. Air traffic controller staffing “is at an all-time low,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, their union. In an interview with CNBC, Daniels said the situation has “hit a critical point. “We currently have 10,800 certified professional controllers…
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., March 28, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Trump administration is broadening its anti-DEI campaign to European companies. Government officials have reportedly sent letters to companies in France and the European Union that hold…
People across the northern hemisphere have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse. The eclipse peaked in London at about 11am on Saturday and was visible in parts of the UK between about 10am and noon. The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. As the three…
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Cities looking to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings have notched a decisive court victory. Last week, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by plumbing and building trade groups against a New York City ban on natural gas in new buildings….
Take a glance at Nicole Brewer’s finances, and you might not be eager to trade salaries. The 43-year-old Detroit native makes about $40,000 a year teaching English at a university in Nizwa, an ancient city in Oman. Add in side hustle income as a freelance writer and travel agent, and the total for 2024 climbs…
Michael Caine knows a thing or two about success. His legendary film career spans more than 70 years and features two Academy Award wins. On top of that, Caine has been a restaurateur and author. In his latest book, “Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life,” the 91-year-old touches on topics ranging from…
