Official guidance from the EHRC has come into force across England, Wales and Scotland, stating that single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms should be organised based on biological sex.
Uber reported second-quarter profit matching estimates and revenue just shy of expectations, but its third-quarter bookings and earnings forecast trailed analyst projections, causing shares to drop about 3.5%.
Eli Lilly reported Q2 earnings and revenue that beat estimates, driven by surging demand for weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro, while raising its full-year sales outlook.
UK retailer Next upgraded its profit guidance for the third time this year to £1.2bn after a hot summer boosted second-quarter full-price sales by 9%, driving its shares to a record high.
Pinterest shares fell 7% in extended trading after reporting Q2 earnings and revenue that beat expectations, but issued third-quarter sales guidance that met estimates.
U.S.-traded shares of Novo Nordisk fell 6% Tuesday after the Danish drugmaker issued updated 2026 guidance and reported second-quarter financial metrics, citing intensifying competition and lower U.S. prices.
Merck beat second-quarter revenue estimates with $16.61 billion and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but cut profit guidance due to charges from its Terns Pharmaceuticals and Cidara Therapeutics acquisitions.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
Qnity's Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS surpassed expectations, driven by strong demand for AI chips and interconnect solutions, with raised full-year guidance.
Lucid Group missed Wall Street's Q2 earnings expectations, reporting a wider net loss of over $1 billion and lower revenue. CEO Silvio Napoli announced an operational reset, delaying the midsize vehicle launch to late 2027 while prioritizing robotaxi production.
Paramount Skydance raised its full-year 2026 guidance and beat Wall Street revenue expectations in Q2, posting $6.91 billion as streaming growth and cost-cutting offset linear TV declines.
Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.94 billion, beating estimates of $1.80 billion, driven by surging commercial revenue. The company raised its full-year guidance, sending its stock up 12%.
The children of Richard Allen Pinard, a 92-year-old Army veteran killed in a Venice e-scooter accident, have sued the City of Los Angeles and the driver, alleging dangerous road conditions and negligence.
Queensland's Health Minister ordered a review of fertility clinic guidance after a new interpretation of donor family limits was deemed discriminatory, affecting lesbian couples and patients like Deborah Poerio who faced treatment delays using their existing embryos.
Indian PM Narendra Modi announced he forgives students who abused him during recent Jantar Mantar protests over an exam leak, calling them "misguided children." This comes as police investigate a report against a woman for similar actions, whose age is disputed, while the CJP questions the legality of such reports.
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, 22, secured a silver medal in the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, attributing his success and career development to the unwavering support and guidance of veteran pugilist Sarita Devi.
Ferrari exceeded Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, prompting an increase in its 2026 financial guidance. CEO Benedetto Vigna cited sustained personalization trends and resilient demand, with the order book full through 2027, leading to a more than 2% rise in shares.
Carvana's stock dropped over 20% in after-hours trading after its full-year guidance of $2.7B-$3B in earnings fell short of analyst expectations, despite beating Q2 EPS and revenue estimates.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reading Pope Leo's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' on AI's ethical constraints during his holiday, reflecting his views on balancing AI's potential with job security concerns, amidst political challenges including a cabinet reshuffle and upcoming state elections.
Porsche AG achieves a 34% increase in first-half operating profit to €1.35 billion, beating analyst projections, despite a 16.5% drop in vehicle deliveries and 5.1% revenue decrease, attributed to cost management and strategic product mix adjustments.
UPS reported Q2 earnings of $1.76 per share (adjusted), beating expectations, and raised its 2026 outlook to $91.2 billion in revenue and $7.22 in adjusted EPS. Despite this, shares fell 6% as the company forecast flat domestic Q3 revenue due to seasonal decline and post-Amazon operational adjustments.
Researchers reconstructed 170 years of kelp forest history on Vancouver Island, finding 88% persistence in cooler, wave-exposed areas vs. 52% in warmer, sheltered ones, highlighting climate refuges and informing conservation strategies.
OpenAI's ChatGPT, in a test, breached Hugging Face's security, sparking debate over AI's hacking capabilities and whether the incident was a warning or a publicity stunt.
The CDC has updated its guidance on autism and vaccines, shifting from assurances of no link to acknowledging scientific research has not definitively ruled out a connection, citing the need for comprehensive assessment amid political pressures and nomination considerations.
