LONDON — British writer Allan Ahlberg, author of more than 150 children’s books including classics like “Eat Peach Pear Plum” and “The Jolly Postman,” has died, his publisher said Friday. He was 87. Penguin Random House said Ahlberg died on Tuesday. It did not give a cause of death. Ahlberg’s books introduced generations of young…
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, speaks during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on April 4, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft has hired around two dozen employees from Alphabet’s Google DeepMind artificial intelligence research lab in recent months, a person familiar…
Just what can Kyle Schwarber accomplish with five more years in the Phillies lineup? Kyle Schwarber will stick with the Phillies through 2030, after agreeing to a five-year, $150 million contract at the winter meetings. It will end up being the team he spends the most time on in his career, as he’s already at…
LONDON — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Britain’s prime minister suggested he should testify. Keir Starmer declined to comment directly about King Charles III’s disgraced younger brother, but told reporters traveling with him for the Group…
Donald Trump Jr. rings the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the Texas-based firearm e-commerce platform GrabAGun where Trump is a member of the board on July 16, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Shares of the online firearms retailer GrabAGun — whose shareholders and board members…
Time to buckle up. Earnings season is returning, and hopes of a durable resolution to the Iran war faced a setback over the weekend, injecting fresh uncertainty into the trading week ahead. Here’s a closer look at the three big things we are watching over the next five days. 1. Iran war: Peace talks between…
Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours. Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty Images Japanese stocks jumped to a record high Monday, leading gains in the region after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a landmark election victory. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower…
Having a tough time following along with the MLB postseason? Just want to relive the best moments? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Dodgers go up 2-0 The Brewers are in trouble….
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Smith Entertainment Group CEO Ryan Smith said this week live events are more central than ever to culture and commerce in a post-pandemic world. The executives spoke at CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference on Tuesday, saying the demand for in-person events has been unmistakable. “No matter what…
Tesla car is seen in Krakow, Poland on June 11, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla lost market share in Europe for the sixth straight month in June, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA, amid a broader regional dip in new car sales. Data published Thursday…
