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Why One of This Year’s Best Games, ‘Mina the Hollower,’ Is Only $20
The developers at Yacht Club say that charging $20 for their slick new platformer was a no-brainer
America First’s New Health Deals Face Key Tests
Critics argue the transition is unfolding too quickly for fragile states already under strain.
The Life and Grisly Death of a Sports Memorabilia Forger
The most recent takedown of a large fake-autograph operation has collectors wondering who and what are trustworthy anymore.
Ebola Science Is Moving Fast. It Might Not Be Enough
Amid a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the scientific community has mobilized with breakneck speed to find ways to stamp out the virus.
Garner Health Raises $100 Million to Expand Best-Doctor Ranking
Garner Health, a startup that’s developed a financial incentive for patients to go to high-quality doctors, raised $100 million in a late-stage funding round to expand the company’s reach.
Apple’s iOS 27 Siri Overhaul and AI Features Previewed in New Images
The iPhone maker looks to stage a comeback in digital assistants and artificial intelligence.
Oura Ring 5 Is 40% Smaller, Detects Hypertension and Sleep Apnea
Oura Health Oy, the popular smart ring maker seeking to go public this year, unveiled a significantly thinner and lighter new model along with new wellness features.
Caesars Entertainment Agrees to $5.7 Billion Fertitta Takeover
Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to be bought by Fertitta Entertainment Inc. in a $5.7 billion, all-cash deal that stands to form a massive entertainment empire in the US.
Meta Eyes AI Subscriptions While AI Rivals Target Meta’s Ad Business
The social giant wants to make money from its chatbot, but its core business may be at risk.
Defense Billionaire’s Father Builds New Business on CSG Model
The founder of CSG NV, which completed the biggest ever initial public offering for a pure defense company four months ago, is seeking to raise as much as €200 million ($233 million) this year to expand his industrial group.
MSG Sports Shares Rally to Record as Knicks Reach NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are headed to their first NBA Finals in nearly three decades, sending shares of parent company Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. to a fresh record on Tuesday.
Bolivia Unrest Threatens Return of Chaos, Sinks Sovereign Bonds
Bolivian sovereign bonds are in free-fall, dropping for a 10th day on Tuesday as protests and road blockades choke off essential supplies to La Paz and lead to violent clashes, threatening to push South America’s poorest country back into political and economic chaos.
Google’s Fitbit Air Gives Whoop Some Serious Competition
The Fitbit Air, a new $100 screenless wearable from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, represents a major evolution in what consumers can expect from fitness trackers as tech companies race into an era of personalized health and artificial intelligence-powered wellness insights.
Google’s Fitbit Air Gives Whoop Some Serious Competition
The Fitbit Air, a new $100 screenless wearable from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, represents a major evolution in what consumers can expect from fitness trackers as tech companies race into an era of personalized health and artificial intelligence-powered wellness insights.
Watch Lilly Gets Back Into the Vaccine Business With New Deals
Eli Lilly & Co. is buying three clinical-stage vaccine developers for as much as $3.8 billion as it looks to become a leader in infectious diseases. The drugmaker has been using cash from its obesity drugs to expand into other disease areas. Bloomberg's Gerry Smith reports.
The World Cup Problem That Could Disrupt All of Sports
After last year’s dangerously hot and humid FIFA Club World Cup in the US, attention has turned to how soccer’s governing body might handle extreme heat during its largest ever tournament: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off June 11. Much of the focus has been on how the temperatures could affect the footballers, but the event is a reminder that the ones in real peril are the fans — and the players of the future.
India’s Scorching Nights Strain Power Grid and Threaten Health
India’s dangerously torrid summer days have long been a climate warning. Now the country is increasingly dealing with sweltering nights too, as global warming and poor urban planning put millions at risk.
Ebola Crisis in Congo Draws $500 Million in Global Pledges
The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent.
Jardine to Buy Australian Imaging Firm I-MED in $2.4 Bilion Deal
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy Australian medical diagnostic imaging provider I-MED Radiology Network Ltd. from private equity firm Permira, as the Asia-focused conglomerate seeks to expand its portfolio.
Apple’s Watch and Health Efforts Need Reboot to Rival New Wearables
Also: iOS 27 AirPods, Genmoji and AirPlay details.
Apple’s Watch and Health Efforts Need Reboot to Rival New Wearables
Also: iOS 27 AirPods, Genmoji and AirPlay details.
Trump Doctor Visit Renews Health Scrutiny as 80th Birthday Nears
President Donald Trump’s upcoming medical examination is intensifying health-related scrutiny that has surrounded him ever since his first campaign for the nation’s highest office more than a decade ago.
Resurgent Political Risk Derails Rallies Across Emerging Markets
Investors in emerging markets are getting slammed by a fresh wave of political turmoil that is derailing bets from Latin America to Eastern Europe.
Burnham’s Manchester Vibes Quickly Hit Westminster Realities
This week revealed both the promise and peril for Britain’s prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham.
Trump Gets Another Ally in EU With Jansa’s Return in Slovenia
Slovenian lawmakers elected nationalist leader Janez Jansa as the country’s next premier, tilting another European Union member to the right and handing Donald Trump a potential ally in the bloc.
The Democrats’ Autopsy Isn’t Helpful. New Ideas Are
At long last, and after much scrutiny, the Democratic National Committee’s audit of the 2024 election cycle is out. And so are the knives. The nearly 200-page report landed with a thud, angering the party faithful just five months before an election that demands Democrats play error-free ball. While the DNC has oddly distanced itself from its own report, which hardly seems that revelatory or controversial, actual Democrats already seemed to be implementing some of the lessons.
China’s AI-Made Video Is Changing the Entertainment Landscape
Such services pose an existential threat to traditional entertainment.
Gilts Set for Best Week Gain Since 2023 as Rates Offset Politics
After starting the week at their highest in almost three decades, yields on long-dated gilts are poised for their biggest drop in more than two years.
French Business Confidence Languishes Below Long-Term Average
French business confidence remained weak in May, adding to evidence that the fallout from the Iran war is weighing on domestic demand in the euro area’s second-largest economy.
Bungie Plans Layoffs After Ending ‘Destiny 2’ Development
The Sony subsidiary will focus on ‘Marathon’ rather than jumping directly to ‘Destiny 3’
Maserati Has No Business Outsourcing to China
As China becomes the auto industry’s main innovation center, global carmakers wanting the most advanced technology should be embracing its supply chains. But there is an exception: heritage brands. Doing so could dilute the very identity that makes them valuable.
Take-Two Confirms November Debut for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. confirmed a Nov. 19 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, expected to be one of the biggest video-game titles ever.
UK Businesses Shrink as Starmer Crisis Creates Perfect Storm
British businesses posted the first decline in output in over a year as the Iran shock and a mounting rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit activity in the services sector, a survey showed.
French Business Activity Slumps at Fastest Pace Since 2020
French business activity shrank at the quickest pace in five and a half years as higher energy prices hit consumers and firms.
America’s ‘Everything Is Rigged’ Era Is Toxic
Everything, it seems, is rigged these days.
Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
Google Revamps YouTube, Docs With Artificial Intelligence Tools
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said users will be able to ask questions of YouTube, its video product, and create Google Docs using their voices — part of a plan to improve its products with artificial intelligence.
Sony Launches $650 Headphones Made With Steel and Vegan Leather
Sony Group Corp. introduced a $650 pair of high-end wireless headphones, setting a new ceiling for the company in a segment that has already grown more pricey in recent years.
Deutsche Bank Says Just Half of Business Earned Cost of Capital
Most of Deutsche Bank AG’s business activities still failed to earn their cost of capital last year, demonstrating the long struggle the German lender is facing in generating attractive shareholder returns.
Goldman Sachs, Moelis Say Business as Usual Amid Iran Conflict
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s international co-heads say the turbulent start to the year has done little to deter clients, underscoring Wall Street’s bullish outlook despite events like the Iran war.
Google to Create AI Cloud Business With Blackstone, WSJ Says
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to create an artificial intelligence cloud business with Blackstone Inc., aiming to compete with companies like CoreWeave Inc. in a burgeoning market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple Readies AI Writing Help, App Shortcuts and Wallpapers for iOS 27
Apple Inc. is preparing a wave of artificial intelligence features for its next iPhone and iPad operating systems, including a grammar checker and new shortcut options, part of an effort to narrow the gap with capabilities available on rival devices.
StanChart to Absorb Zodia Subsidiary’s Crypto Custody Business
Standard Chartered Plc plans to acquire the crypto custody business of its majority-owned subsidiary Zodia Custody Ltd., expanding the reach of the bank’s own digital-asset operations.
Hungarian President Sulyok Rejects Magyar’s Call to Resign
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok rejected demands from new Prime Minister Peter Magyar to resign by the end of May, setting the stage for a legal battle in Budapest.
British Takeovers Up 250% as Global Buyers Bypass Political Flux
Britain has been a go-to destination for international deal hunters. The value of M&A mergers targeting UK companies is up more than 250% this year to around $150 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Thailand to Pare 7,000 Business Rules to Lure Foreign Investment
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government plans a sweeping reform of more than 7,000 business regulations, aiming to cut bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate investment as it tries to compete for global capital.
Elliott Builds Stake in Life-Science Firm Bio-Rad, WSJ Says
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a sizable stake in Bio-Rad Laboratories to boost the firm’s underperfoming stock price, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Sara Duterte Trial to Open Next Phase of Philippine Political Turmoil
After a tumultuous week that started with a Senate power grab and descended into a terrifying night of gunfire, the impeachment saga against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte moves Monday to the trial phase.
Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats
Also: A Genmoji upgrade is coming in iOS 27.
WHO Declares Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, warning that a rare virus strain with no approved vaccine or treatment may already be spreading more widely than detected.
Trump Returns From China With Little Progress to Reopen Hormuz
Iran said transit through the Strait of Hormuz will normalize once security conditions are restored, after US President Donald Trump returned from a visit to China with an agreed desire to reopen the critical maritime route but little in the way of a path to achieving it.
Latvia’s President Nominates Kulbergs to Form New Government
Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics nominated Andris Kulbergs of the United List party to form a new government after Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned on Thursday ahead of parliamentary elections in October.
EY Pays Over £100 Million to Settle NMC Health Legal Claim
EY UK has paid more than £100 million ($133 million) to the administrators of NMC Health Plc to settle claims it was negligent in its audits of the failed firm, according to people familiar with the matter.
Even Trump Is Trapped by Gas Prices
The price of gas is the most powerful number in US politics, prediction markets are a tax on suckers, and the great wealth transfer includes $570 billion in classic cars.
In a Fracturing UK, Nigel Farage Emerges as Nationalist Nemesis
With the UK government in crisis, the specter of a Reform leadership one day is shifting the political dynamic in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
An Alberta Court Hands Danielle Smith a Politically Explosive Choice
Also: Milken is coming to Toronto
Revolut Offers All Staffers £1000 to Help Lure In New Business
Revolut Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Nik Storonsky is offering employees across the digital bank £1000 ($1,334) to woo more businesses to bank with Revolut, setting it as its highest priority to further boost the digital lender’s growth, valuation and revenue.
Trump, Xi and the Politics of Pig Rearing
The presidential summit and hopes for soybean deals are occurring against the backdrop of China’s struggling pork industry.
Gilts Slump as Investors Brace for Burnham Challenge to Starmer
Gilts tumbled after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge Keir Starmer for the UK prime minister’s job, threatening a fresh bout of political instability that investors fear could result in more expansive fiscal policy.
Why the Price of Gas Is the Most Important Number in US Politics
Gasoline accounts for a shrinking share of household budgets, but its political power can still make or break a presidency.
Trials, Traitors and $16.5 Billion Extra Cash: AI Reshapes Wealth, Politics and Budgets in California
The artificial intelligence boom is minting fortunes, shifting political careers and helping balance state budgets.
Apollo’s West Technology Is in Talks to Sell Remaining Business
Apollo Global Management Inc.-backed West Technology is engaged in exclusive talks to sell its remaining operating business to a counter-party, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Woman Selling Longevity to Women Left Out of the Boys Club
Influencer Kayla Barnes-Lentz has built a loyal following arguing that wellness protocols based on male-dominated science don’t cut it for half the population.
RFK Jr.’s Political Power Is on the Ballot in Louisiana GOP Primary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unleashing the force of his political movement to oust two-term Republican US Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary after more than a year of tensions between the two men.
UK Growth Surge Under Threat From Iran War, Political Turmoil
The UK kicked off the year with a burst of economic growth that is now at risk from the fallout from the Iran war and the prospect of a new prime minister.
Can Thailand’s Powerful Shinawatra Family Make a Political Comeback?
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra — one of Thailand’s most polarizing but enduring political figures since he became prime minister in 2001 — was jailed in September for corruption after returning to the country from years of self-imposed exile. Just eight months later, on May 11, he walked out of a Bangkok prison having served parts of a sentence reduced by royal pardon.
Watch Philippines' Political Tension Escalates After Senate Gunfire
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for calm after gunshots were fired on Wednesday evening at the Philippine Senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge.
Dish Soap and Flip-Flops Turn Political in Polarized Brazil
Five months before a presidential election, Brazil’s most heated political debate is a fight over dish soap.
Atlas Co-Founder Gives WashU $200 Million for New Health School
Andrew Bursky and his wife pledged $200 million through their family foundation to name a newly created school of public health at Washington University in St. Louis.
Holed-Up Philippine Senator Courts Support Over Police Standoff
Two days after he dramatically re-emerged into public view, a Philippine politician with an outstanding arrest warrant is holed up in the Senate with police massed outside, one of the more bizarre episodes in the country’s politics in recent years.
Gilts Become ‘Half-Hour Trade’ on Politics, HSBC’s Kettner Says
The UK’s fractious politics is making investors wary of long-term wagers in the country’s gilt markets, according to HSBC Holdings Plc’s Max Kettner.
Jack Ma-Backed Ant’s Profit Fell 79% on AI, Health Care Costs
Ant Group Co.’s quarterly profit continued to decline after the company increased investment in artificial intelligence technology for its health care, large language model and payment services.
Duterte vs. Marcos: Inside the Impeachment Shaking Philippine Politics
Political dynasties have long shaped the Philippines, where alliances can matter as much as policy. So when the country’s two most powerful families joined political forces in 2022 — with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president and Sara Duterte as vice president — a new era of stable politics looked promising.
AI Life Science Firm Metis TechBio Set for HK Debut After IPO
Metis TechBio Co, a biotechnology company using artificial intelligence to deliver and formulate drugs, is set to begin trading in Hong Kong after raising HK$2.1 billion ($270 million) in an initial public offering.
Apple Plans Customizable Camera for Pros, Siri Design Changes in iOS 27
Apple Inc. is planning to upgrade its Camera app, making the software fully customizable as part of a broader set of user interface changes coming in its next iPhone software update.
Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced a slew of upcoming features for its Android 17 operating system, showcasing its progress in artificial intelligence weeks before Apple Inc. is set to announce major upgrades to its own iOS platform and AI offerings.
PayPal Agrees to Settle US Probe of DEI Business Initiative
PayPal Holdings Inc. has agreed to resolve a US Justice Department probe into allegations the company had violated federal civil rights laws when it started an initiative to support minority-owned businesses.
Trump Faces Emboldened Xi in China as Iran War Clips US Leverage
Donald Trump is expecting economic deals and a “wild” welcome this week in China. In reality, he’ll arrive facing an emboldened Xi Jinping, just as his own hand is constrained by the conflict in Iran.
Obesity Drug Prices Undercut Healthcare Savings, CVS CEO Says
CVS Health Corp. Chief Executive Officer David Joyner said that drugmakers must significantly reduce the price of anti-obesity medicines before the drugs will save money for commercial health insurance plans.
Business Confidence Sinks in Peru as Radical Candidate Nears Runoff
Peru’s chaotic presidential election is taking a toll on business sentiment as a radical candidate edges closer to a runoff following a prolonged vote count.
Telenor Sells Stake in Internet-of-Things Business to Verdane
Telenor ASA agreed to sell a stake in its internet-of-things venture to Verdane Group as the telecommunications company overhauls operations to focus on the core Nordic business.
Asia Pacific to Lead Global Business-Travel Spending in 2026
Asia Pacific is set to be the world’s largest business-travel market in 2026, according to a new forecast, with the surge seen driven by the region’s expanding manufacturing and trade activity.
Bayer Profit Tops Estimates on Strong Crop Science Performance
Bayer AG posted better-than-expected profit in the first quarter, driven by a robust performance in its crop-science unit.
JPMorgan’s Markets Business Is Booming After Record Quarter
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has seen balances within its prime-brokerage business soar to a record as clients look to seize on volatility in recent weeks.
BMO to Sell Truck, Trailer Financing Businesses to Stonepeak
Bank of Montreal agreed to sell its business that finances trucks, trailers and equipment to Stonepeak, offloading a portfolio that totals about C$14.5 billion ($10.6 billion).
It’s Deja Coup All Over Again for Starmer as Political Instability Returns
British politics is back to peak pandemonium after Starmer’s underwhelming speech and so too is the potential damage to debt repayment costs
The Market Expects More British Political Havoc
The prospect of a swing further left is not reassuring gilt investors.
Behind the Claude Frenzy That Ate Up All the Mac Minis
Apple’s entry-level desktop has become a vital piece of equipment for people using tools like OpenClaw to roll their own AIs for professional and personal tasks.
Nintendo Shares Tumble After Lackluster Switch 2 Games Outlook
Nintendo Co.’s shares plunged the most in three months after the company forecast hardware and software sales declines, a sign that the Switch 2 has yet to create a self-sustaining demand cycle.
Apple to Make Design Changes in macOS 27 to Address Tahoe Quirks
Also: The latest on iOS 27 and the truth about the Vision Pro.
Trump and Xi’s Uneven Relationship Faces a Stress Test
Plus, humanoid robots rake in cash, Pope Leo’s influence, and the paradox of bowling.
Banks Win More Business as Private Debt Shrinks
For many US companies, the hot new type of credit seems to be getting less attractive.
Art Can’t Compete With Politics in Venice or New York
Plus: Astrocartography, Michael Jackson, and a “hotspan” hack
Denmark Liberal Leader Takes Over Coalition Talks After PM Fails
Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen took over Denmark’s coalition-building talks, dealing a blow to caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s bid for a third term after more than six weeks of negotiations broke down.
Iran Businesses Buckle Under Strain of Record Internet Shutdown
Iran’s record internet blackout is taking a heavy toll on private businesses, with owners and industry officials warning that it could lead to mass layoffs and closures.
Germany’s Healthcare Reforms Herald More Pain for Big Pharma
Donald Trump’s push to bring down drug prices in the US has rattled the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Now, they’re confronting a new menace as Germany seeks to plug a ballooning deficit in its public health-insurance funds.
Business Schools Need Cash. Some Are Counting On Executive Education
Training corporate bigwigs can pay off handsomely—if schools navigate past the obstacles.
How X Is Driving the Politics of Mutually Assured Dysfunction
Americans seem none too impressed with their polarized politics. Big majorities disapprove of the way Congress is working — or to be more precise, not working. Yet the system shows remarkably little capacity to heal itself. Why is this?
Nintendo Plans Switch 2 Price Increase as Outlook Disappoints
Nintendo Co. said it will increase the price of its Switch 2 console to $500 from $450, acknowledging pressure on profitability of its flagship device heading into its second year on the market.