Author: V. Alure

AI Impact Summit 2026, Day 4: A stellar line-up of global tech and industry leaders is set to take the stage today at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with names ranging from OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani. PM Narendra Modi will be delivering an inaugural speech at Bharat Mandapam today at 10.25 am. India is hosting the first-of-its-kind AI summit at Bharat Mandapam from 16 to 20 February, drawing massive interest from the general public and dignitaries alike. The five-day summit has attracted tech and industry leaders from as many as…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Technology companies will have to take down abusive images from the internet within 48 hours or risk having their services blocked in the UK, under new laws proposed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The plans, which will also require tech businesses to detect and remove intimate images shared without consent, could also result in companies being fined up to 10 per cent of their worldwide revenue if they fail to act.The government’s move is part of a wider strategy to crack…

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India’s political stability, strong growth and rapid digital transformation have fundamentally reshaped the country’s position among major economies, Barclays global chief executive C S Venkatakrishnan said. In an exclusive interview with Joel Rebello and Sangita Mehta, the head of the UK’s second-largest bank with $2 trillion in assets, also said AI will modernise decades-old systems rather than destroy jobs and explained why the world is entering a sensitive point in the credit cycle after years of cheap borrowing. Edited excerpts: In a matter of days, the world seems to have changed dramatically because of Anthropic’s recent AI update. How disruptive…

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We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Taking your pet to a veterinarian is an important part of being a good pet owner. But the cost of bring your furry friend in to get checked may surprise you. Vet bills have skyrocketed of late, and diagnostics and surgery can cost thousands of dollars. Adapting to this new reality and planning in advance in case of any emergencies can leave you more prepared for necessary visits. Why vet…

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The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a world-class con man” — close financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein. Les Wexner also denied knowing about the late sex offender’s crimes or participating in Epstein’s abuse of girls and young women. “I was naive, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” the 88-year-old retired founder of…

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Clean Harbors Inc. (NYSE: CLH) earnings delivered improved results. The company reported revenue of $1.5 billion. This marked a 5% increase from the prior year’s quarter. The earnings beat expectations. Net income rose to $86.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 8% to $278.7 million. Full-year results highlighted a milestone. Revenue reached a record $6.03 billion. The company also achieved record free cash flow of $509.3 million. Click Here to visit the Clean Harbors Inc. Investor Relations website. Clean Harbors Q4 2025 Earnings: Financial Results Revenue growth accelerated in the fourth quarter. Total revenues hit $1.5 billion. This compared with $1.43 billion…

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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary warned that the U.S. is falling behind China in early-stage drug development and called for reforms that could streamline the process for starting trials on new treatments. In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Makary specifically pointed to three bottlenecks that he said cause the U.S. to fall behind on those early drug trials. These include hospital contracting as well as ethical reviews and approvals, both of which he called “clunky processes that take too long and are leaving us noncompetitive with the countries that are moving a lot faster.” He also pointed to the…

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An ex-Wall Street trader who left her $600,000 job to help people improve their personal finances recently revealed a single financial habit that separates the wealthy from the rest. In a recent YouTube interview with Lewis Howes, Vivian Tu, the founder of Your Rich BFF, disclosed that buying liabilities instead of assets is the most dominant financial habit that separates the lower and middle class from the upper class.Tu has authored a book on personal finance and even runs a podcast, imparting financial advice by breaking down the basics with financial experts, business leaders, and even celebrities. She has built…

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