Oil prices rise after Iran seizes oil tanker
The incident raises prospects of growing conflict in the Middle East, which could impact UK fuel prices.
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The Technology That’s Fading Into the Background — and Taking Over Anyway
The most powerful technology today isn’t loud. It doesn’t demand attention, launch with spectacle, or announce itself as revolutionary. Instead, it fades quietly into the background, integrating so seamlessly into daily life that it’s barely noticed. And that’s precisely how it takes over. This isn’t a hostile takeover. It’s a gradual one. Background technology succeeds…
How a Millennial Estée Lauder Built a Widely Popular Beauty Brand
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Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after section blows out midair
An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Alaska Airlines will temporarily ground its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after a section of the plane blew out midflight on Friday, forcing…
JetBlue Chief Executive to Step Down
The chief executive of JetBlue Airways, Robin Hayes, said on Monday that he planned to step down after nine years in the role and while in the middle of trying to carry out a merger with Spirit Airlines that could reshape the industry, if it isn’t blocked in court. Mr. Hayes will be replaced by…
Home prices are surging — and Detroit gained the most in November, beating Miami for the first time
A “For Sale” sign hangs outside a home on the west side of Detroit, Michigan. Fabrizio Costantini | Bloomberg | Getty Images Home prices are rising faster and faster each month, fueled by a decline in mortgage rates. On a national level, home prices jumped 5.2% in November compared to the same month a year…
