Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children’s skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls Read More
I was applying for hundreds of jobs – this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren’t hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role. Read More
Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week – but the dream might be over
They may have captured the public’s imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards? Read More
Fizzy drink cans recalled as they ‘may rupture unexpectedly’
Dalston’s Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury. Read More
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025. Read More
Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC’s Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst. Read More
Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Read More
China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content. Read More
British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
The charity says it is facing “an exceptionally challenging trading environment”. Read More
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans. Read More