Wall Street reacted sharply to a surprisingly weak July jobs report, with analysts describing the figures as a major warning sign for the US economy. The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to the latest employment data, compared with...
Long-term unemployment in the US declined in July, but economists warn that the headline figure may not be as encouraging as it first appears. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of Americans who had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks fell...
Technology leaders are increasingly turning to long-form manifestos to explain their vision for artificial intelligence, arguing that AI could become one of the most important technologies in history. The latest example came from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who recently...
The market for secondhand books is experiencing an unusual surge, with independent booksellers reporting huge bulk orders from companies buying thousands of titles at a time. The sudden demand has left booksellers wondering why so many used books are being purchased...
Manchester United's pre-season ended on a disappointing note as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, leaving manager Michael Carrick with plenty to consider before the Premier League season begins. With United's opening league match against promoted Hull City only...
Arsenal begin the new Premier League campaign as defending champions after ending their long wait for another league title last season. Mikel Arteta's side are among the favourites to lift the trophy again, but history suggests that successfully defending a Premier...
Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has made her final journey to her home in Mumbles, Swansea, with thousands of fans lining the streets to pay their respects. The singer, best known for the global hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, died unexpectedly on 8 July at the...
Ariana Grande has returned to the UK with her Eternal Sunshine tour, performing for thousands of enthusiastic fans at London's O2 Arena. Despite a sweltering heatwave across the country, fans packed into the arena on Saturday night, arriving dressed in colourful and...
Colombia’s Museo de Arte de Pereira has closed following extensive damage caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the country. The museum is among several cultural institutions facing the impact of the disaster as emergency crews continue rescue operations in...
Influential American abstract painter Mary Heilmann has died at the age of 86 in Riverhead, New York. Her studio announced her death on social media, saying she died on Friday from complications following a fall. Heilmann was widely recognised for developing a...
