Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
In response to a fertility rate that has plummeted to 0.87 children per woman, Singapore is deploying nearly 70,000 Singapore dollars in direct support per child. Behind this spectacular figure lies a global question: Is money still enough to boost birth rates?
With Aaron Esh's first collection, AllSaints is trying to turn indie nostalgia into a new fashion language: less logo, sharper cut, and a deeply London cultural ambition.
The FTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of secretly inflating the prices of its advertising auctions. Beyond the lawsuit, the entire retail media model is entering a zone of turbulence.
For her third extravehicular activity in three weeks, Sophie Adenot becomes the first team member for the first time. A major responsibility in service of the ISS.
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate. The milestone places conversational AI at the center of the global battle for digital advertising.
Romain Spitzer officially takes over Bottega Veneta on September 1, 2026. His arrival tests a cult house: how to grow without breaking the quiet luxury that makes it powerful.
Anthropologie is bringing Nike into its assortment as sneaker demand rises sharply. More than a product addition, it signals how women's retail now sells the complete look.
Ib Kamara's departure from Off-White opens a new transition for the house founded by Virgil Abloh, two years after it moved under Bluestar Alliance.
Victoria Beckham Holdings has announced its first operating profit since 2008, with 129.8 million pounds in revenue and 7.3 million pounds in operating profit. Behind the celebrity symbol, a real luxury strategy lesson is taking shape.
From French Guiana, Ariane 6 has placed MTG-I2 into orbit, a new European perspective on storms, fires, and rapid weather phenomena. A strategic advancement for France, Europe, and Africa.
With Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo brought together a major female-led lineup, 45,000 fans, and 20 million dollars for organizations supporting women and girls. The festival moved beyond the event concert model to become a cultural and economic statement.
Brent crude has crossed the 90-dollar threshold again after renewed clashes between Washington and Tehran near the Strait of Hormuz. Behind the immediate surge lies a global question: how far can this energy shock weigh on prices, markets and Europe?
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