Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
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ServiceNow stock sinks as subscription revenue takes hit from Iran war
Bill McDermott, CEO of ServiceNow Inc., during the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, July 10, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images ServiceNow reported first-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly beat Wall Street’s estimates as the software company said the conflict in the Middle East dragged on…
JPMorgan’s push to replace Silicon Valley Bank for startups
People line up outside of the shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarters on March 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase executive Doug Petno was at a New York City party celebrating a colleague’s retirement when his boss, Jamie Dimon, called Petno over. It was March…
The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
When the job of eSafety Commissioner came up, she bashfully explains there was a small pool of candidates to choose from. The man who helped write the bill, Malcolm Turnbull, went on to become prime minister. He hired her and, she says, wanted a commissioner with a background in online safety, but also experience in…
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Traders have been betting millions of dollars shortly before US President Donald Trump makes big announcements throughout his second term. And communications relating to the Iran war are no exception. The BBC has looked into trade volume data that suggests several large bets were made shortly before Trump made market-moving statements. Nick Marsh has this…
Streaming-only Super Bowl ads gain traction on NBC’s Peacock
A Super Bowl LX sign is seen at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Stephen Lam | San Francisco Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers | Getty Images The Super Bowl is prime real estate every year for advertisers eager to get their brands in front of millions of consumers at once. It’s…
The ancient kitchen hacks that kept food fresh without refrigerators |
Before refrigerators existed, people kept food safe for months using nothing but salt, fire, and instinct. Remember the last time the electricity was out for a day in summer, and you were worried about your food? Now imagine living in an era without any of these modern appliances, but without panicking because you know what…
Thirty years ago, a punt helped the country to World Cup triumph | Cricket News
Sachin Tendulkar batting during the 6th NatWest Series One Day International between India and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, 6th July 2002. The wicketkeeper for Sri Lanka is Romesh Kaluwitharana. (Photo/Getty Images) It’s tough to pinpoint the exact reason why a team goes on to win a long tournament like the World Cup. It will…
5 things to know before the market opens Wednesday
1. Trump’s talk US President Donald Trump, right, and US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, during a State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump touted his economic…
Pakistan shopping mall fire kills six people
A fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistan city of Karachi has killed six people as firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Parts of the Gul Plaza, containing 1,200 stores and spanning 8,000 sq m (86,111 sq ft), have collapsed which officers said was hampering rescue efforts. One firefighter is among the dead, more…