The retail industry is breathing a sigh of relief after it appeared to avoid the worst case scenario on Vietnam tariffs. But some executives believe the tentative trade deal President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is still bad for business and could have a chilling effect on consumer spending. “It’s a lot better news than where…
Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Newly-built social housing in England will be exempt from Right to Buy for 35 years, under government plans to further scale back the policy. Social tenants will also have to live in their properties for much longer before qualifying for the scheme, which allows them to buy at a…
After missing the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over a sponsorship dispute, hot dog king Joey Chestnut is back in the competition for 2025 and is an enormous -1600 favorite to capture his record-extending 17th yellow belt. Last year’s champion during Chestnut’s hiatus, Patrick Bertoletti, is the only men’s competitor anywhere close at +1200,…
Kim Kardashian launched Skims, her shapewear brand, in 2019 after spending years dabbing other undergarments with teabags to “nail the perfect nude shade”. “It’s deeply personal to me,” says the reality-television star. It has also been tremendously lucrative. Skims now makes some $1bn in sales a year. Source link
PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has set out his 10-year-plan to reform the NHS in England, based on a shift from hospitals to neighbourhood health hubs, a new focus on prevention and better use of technology. He said the government’s 162-page blueprint might be the last chance to put the health service “back on its…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Technology myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. It’s every manager’s worst nightmare: hiring a remote employee who turns out to be a North Korean hacker intent on loading malware on to your network. But that’s what happened to the US cyber security company…
Alden GonzalezJul 2, 2025, 11:54 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. LOS ANGELES — On 15 occasions Wednesday, Clayton Kershaw reached two strikes with an opposing hitter and 53,536 Dodger Stadium fans rose to their…
As Americans use and acquire cryptocurrency more than ever before, Independence Day celebrations increasingly reflect this trend. There is a brand of fountain fireworks called “Crypto,” and many retailers catering to customers’ July 4 plans now take payment in cryptocurrency. And it is a topic of conversation at July 4 gatherings, as many reflect on…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Food delivery company Glovo has caused outrage in Italy by offering gig workers bonuses for working in a blistering heatwave, forcing it to “temporarily deactivate” the scheme. In a message to their riders in Italy…
Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is finalizing a deal to become the top assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets under David Adelman, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports told ESPN. Dudley has been on the Mavs’ staff since 2021 after a 14-year NBA career. He joins fellow longtime NBA player JJ Barea on the front of…
