The world in a glance.

Will you soon be ordering takeout food via AI? Starbucks and Little Caesars launch apps on ChatGPT.

AI “is the sizzle in the restaurant world,” industry reps say.

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?

“We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

Hedge fund Jain Global plans to return cash to investors

Eponymous firm launched by Bobby Jain will instead manage money exclusively for his alma mater Millennium

United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger

United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."

MPs to vote on whether Starmer should be investigated over Mandelson scandal

Debate over holding a sleaze inquiry will be another difficult moment for the embattled prime minister

Spotify teams up with Peloton to launch global fitness content hub

Spotify teams with Peloton to launch fitness content, potentially opening new revenue streams while expanding Peloton’s global reach.

United CEO defends merger dreams despite pushback from American Airlines

United CEO Scott Kirby said the pursuit of talks with American has ended for now, as he defended his reasoning for pursuing talks.

United chief hits out at American Airlines for refusing merger talks

Scott Kirby criticises rival for ‘closing the door’ on deal he believes would have created jobs

‘AI genuinely freaks me out’: Do I leave my $150,000 nonprofit job for a $215,000 data analytics position — with a 50-minute commute?

“Between layoffs and AI taking over lower-level data work, I’m not sure jumping ship for a big raise makes sense.”

They have millions in the bank — but without kids, who makes their life-or-death decisions?

Wall Street caters to generational wealth, but a rising class of child-free “solo agers” is hiring professional next-of-kin.

Pension-fund rebalancing and other red flags that suggest a stock-market pullback is nearing, according to Goldman Sachs

An uneven rally is just one reason why the Goldman Sachs trading desk is bracing for a pullback after the S&P 500’s ninth record close last week.

Verizon’s stock rises as the company posts surprise subscriber growth under new CEO

Earnings per share topped expectations, while revenue came up short.

Are Europe and America headed for divorce?

The US military commitment to Europe is fraying — but the two sides remain locked in an unhappy marriage for now

Top central banks gamble they have time on inflation risks

Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts

Global oil futures top $100 again after U.S.-Iran peace talks canceled

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices rose after Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were told not to travel to Pakistan for negotiations

Why JPMorgan is telling investors to keep buying the dips even as market hits new highs

Investors should be using any geopolitically-induced weakness as buying opportunities, says JPMorgan. Rate expectations are likely to come lower in the second half while earnings…

UK wealth tax would backfire, warns IFS

Think-tank says the policy is not the answer to inequality and would drive internationally mobile super-rich to leave Britain

Adidas claims the first sub 2-hour marathon winner. But good luck getting the winner’s sneakers.

Talk about a missed opportunity: the first competitive marathon runner to complete the race in under two hours wore Adidas sneakers — but runners who want to wear the same gear…

‘We are not close’: My brother says our mother left no estate when she died. How on earth can I trust him?

“He had a medical power of attorney since my mom was in a nursing home.”

The UK’s 100% debt-to-GDP ratio was a statistical dream

Maybe never as high as we thought

Britain’s stealth fighter project faces 10-week funding deadline

BAE Systems, one of the defence groups involved, says it will ‘redeploy’ staff if longer-term funds not secured

Rachel Reeves set for new growth push after May elections

Allies of UK chancellor seek to brush off talk of upheaval amid Labour Party unrest

Reeves set for new growth push after May elections

Allies of UK chancellor seek to brush off talk of upheaval amid Labour Party unrest

Healthcare is driving America’s economy

This is a huge industry — and that’s not necessarily a good thing

Leading central banks play for time on interest rate rises

Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts

Private equity backers raise new conflict concerns over sweetheart deals

Investors question if some institutions rubber-stamp deals that could benefit other businesses

Why the UAE asked Pakistan for its $3.5bn back

Tensions between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad have burst into the open

U.S. stock futures mixed, oil rises ahead of a busy week for Wall Street

U.S. stock-index futures were mixed on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

U.S. stock futures fall, oil rises ahead of a busy week for Wall Street

U.S. stock-index futures dropped on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

Wall Street’s Super Bowl Wednesday: Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta report along with Powell’s last Fed meeting

It’s a historic Wednesday for Wall Street as Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta report alongside Jerome Powell’s final press conference

I will inherit my parents’ $1.5 million estate. Do I fire the adviser who charges a 3% fee?

“Some stocks have risen, but others have flopped.”

‘The Lord has taken care of me’: I’m 74. I went from earning $14 an hour to retiring with $3.4 million. Here’s how I did it.

“I have always thought that I did not have any real talents or skills.”

I’m planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house, rent and invest the $500,000?

“Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month.”

‘My child requires lifelong support’: I’m in my 40s with $330,000 for retirement. How can I make this last both our lifetimes?

“The portfolio has grown, but I can’t help feeling that it hasn’t grown as much as it could have.”

Sen. Thom Tillis drops opposition, says he’ll back Kevin Warsh’s Fed confirmation

Sen. Thom Tills said Sunday he’s ready to support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, now that the Justice Department has dropped its criminal…

Michael Jackson biopic’s massive box-office success proves his staying power despite controversy

Despite years of controversy surrounding allegations of child sexual abuse, the King of Pop’s legions of fans turned out in droves to see a new biopic on his life and music.

‘AI genuinely freaks me out’: Do I leave my $150,000 nonprofit job for a $215,000 data analytics position — with a 50-minute commute?

“Between layoffs and AI taking over lower-level data work, I’m not sure jumping ship for a big raise makes sense.”

‘We are not close’: My brother says our mother left no estate when she died. How on earth can I trust him?

“He had a medical power of attorney since my mom was in a nursing home.”

Trump says shooting incident shows why he needs new White House ballroom

President calls for legal action against $400mn project to be dropped after security breach at media dinner

Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest rivals merge Israeli political parties

Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid combine forces ahead of this year’s election

Trump and the recurring assassin

Saturday evening’s shooting was the third assassination attempt on the US president in less than two years

San Francisco, AI capital of the world, is an economic laggard

Artificial intelligence is booming. Its heartland is not

As mass layoffs threaten jobs, here are 4 smart moves to protect yourself

Do this now, even if you have a job.

Medicare Advantage buyers, beware: The rules for selling plans are changing — and could harm seniors

The marketing rules behind Medicare Advantage are about to get looser, benefitting brokers and agents that sell the private-insurance alternative to traditional Medicare

I’m exactly 5 years from retirement. Here’s what I’ll do first to prepare.

I just turned 54½, and this could be my most consequential age milestone, because it’s the ideal time for me to start detailed planning for my golden years.

Sabastian Sawe is first person to win a marathon in under 2 hours

Kenyan athlete in ‘supershoes’ breaks world record in perfect conditions in London race

Alleged Trump shooter was targeting US officials, authorities say

Investigators try to establish gunman’s motive after president and cabinet were evacuated from media event

Nigel Farage targets Barnsley, a town transformed by Labour

After half a century, the left risks losing its grip on an area that Keir Starmer’s government has sought to champion

Who is the alleged shooter?

Games developer named as man who attempted to enter dinner Trump was attending

Will Kevin Warsh Trumpify the Federal Reserve?

The incoming Fed chair says he wants regime change. But a revolution is unlikely