How Macy’s can turn around its business as department store struggles

President and founder of Nicholas Wealth Management David Nicholas says the U.S. consumer is ‘singlehandedly carrying the global economy on its back’ in spite of inflation on ‘Varney & Co.’ Macy’s needs to reignite its creativity by featuring more exciting products in stores and hosting engaging events to attract younger generations back, according to activist … Read more

Watch the first ‘Exodus’ gameplay trailer

After unveiling Exodus just over a year ago at The Game Awards, developer Archetype Entertainment has shown off the first gameplay for the sci-fi RPG. The trailer features a troupe of space mercenaries called Travelers, a lot of battle action and a particularly angry boss bear. It looks a lot like Mass Effect, which isn’t … Read more

What a potential Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry

Nissan Motor CEO Makoto Uchida (L) listens to Honda Motor CEO Toshihiro Mibe (R) attend a joint press conference on March 15, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.  Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, sending shockwaves through the global automotive industry … Read more

Chile’s central bank forecasts economic growth and inflation rates for 2025-2026 By Investing.com

Investing.com — Chile’s central bank has released its December Monetary Policy Report, projecting economic growth between 1.5% and 2.5% for 2025 and 2026. This follows a 2.3% expansion in the country’s economy this year. The report attributes these forecasts to increased public spending and a greater contribution from the external sector, balanced by reduced stimulus … Read more

Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte

Reuters Tens of thousands of people are still without access to water in Mayotte after the French Indian Ocean territory was devastated by Cyclone Chido, as rescuers race to find missing people. Preliminary figures from France’s interior ministry report 22 people have died, but Mayotte’s prefect has warned the toll could rise to thousands. Health … Read more

London rents rise at record 11.6%

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. London rents rose at the fastest pace on record in November, according to official data that highlights the intensifying pain for tenants after two years of rising costs. Rents in London increased by 11.6 … Read more

New Real Estate App Lets Users See Their Future Neighbors’ Political Affiliation Before Moving In

As if the U.S. weren’t polarized enough, a new real estate app promises Americans the opportunity to retreat even further into politically siloed communities by screening their potential neighbors for unwanted party affiliations. The Oyssey app, which bills itself as a “real estate search management platform,” includes a feature that allows would-be homebuyers to assess … Read more