Pastor Retired Comfortably on $30,000: 'We Lived Within Our Means'
A retired pastor shares how he retired comfortably on a $30,000 salary, emphasizing living within means and questioning why more people don't discuss this approach.
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Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Third Runway at Heathrow
Andy Burnham has declined to support the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport, saying he will wait for the results of a consultation on the £33bn scheme.
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Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?
TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discusses whether Meta’s new AI announcement, Muse, can overcome the company’s trust issues and compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
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McNulty becomes first US men's road race world champion in 33 years
Brandon McNulty has won the men's road race world title in Montreal, becoming the first American winner in 33 years, according to BBC News.
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MarketWatch: Do You Need Probate as Executor of a Divorced Parent's Estate?
A reader asks MarketWatch whether probate is required after their divorced mother died, noting the only debts were utility and credit-card bills.
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Scottish Drivers Hit as Diesel Passes £2 a Litre Across the Country
Diesel prices in Scotland have exceeded £2 per litre, with the RAC expecting the average UK diesel price to reach a new record high over the weekend.
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England Player Ratings vs Spain: Who Made an Uncharacteristic Error?
BBC Sport rates England's players after a 3-2 Nations League defeat to world champions Spain at Wembley.
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Insurers Claim AI Is Already Increasing Healthcare Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period, according to TechCrunch.
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Pet-Sitting Business Grosses $300,000, Owner Pays Herself $50,000
A MarketWatch reader asks whether to follow a friend's pet-sitting model, where the business grosses $300,000 but the owner takes a $50,000 salary.
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Apple Hit with $5.7 Billion Damages Verdict Over Haptic Patents
A federal jury in San Diego has awarded haptics company Taction over $5.7 billion in damages after finding Apple infringed two patents related to vibration-based tactile transducer technology, according to The Verge and CNBC.
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Meta Unveils AI Game Tools for Mobile and Browsers, VR Glasses with Unity Support
Meta has announced AI-powered game development tools for mobile and browsers, and VR glasses with day-one Unity support, according to GamesIndustry.biz.
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Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
A BBC Business report examines whether homeowners should save or overpay their mortgage when interest rates rise, outlining key considerations.
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Trophy Games acquires Playrion from Paradox Interactive
Danish studio Trophy Games has acquired Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive, according to GamesIndustry.biz.
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Meta Opens Early Access Program for New Muse Features
Meta has launched an early access program for new features of its Muse AI assistant. According to TechCrunch, interested users must ask Muse to be added to the list.
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‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.
A reader tells MarketWatch that a friend who pays for everything, including weekends away costing around $500, has become unbearable despite the generosity.
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Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.
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Dutch Consumer Group Sues Epic Games Over Fortnite, Seeking €100m
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging it misled young Fortnite players. The group seeks more than €100 million in compensation.
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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March, according to BBC Business.
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Nexterity Develops Robot to Automate Dangerous Pipefitting Tasks
Nexterity has created a robot that can tighten or loosen four bolts simultaneously and fits in a Pelican case, aiming to automate hazardous pipefitting work.
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UEFA Concerned About Premier League Spending Impact on Transfer Market
UEFA has expressed concern that a 'two-speed system' is emerging in the transfer market due to heavy spending by Premier League clubs, according to BBC News.
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Bessemer Raises $5.75B to Invest in AI
Venture capital firm Bessemer has secured another $5.75 billion to invest, with a focus on AI, according to TechCrunch. The firm says AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology ever.
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Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced, according to BBC News.
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Friends Who Spend Freely: How to Keep Up Without Breaking the Bank
A reader asks MarketWatch how to manage friendships when friends spend lavishly on luxury hotels and meals, while they and their husband have a tighter budget.
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Bethesda Boss Confirms Obsidian Entertainment Will Remain a Distinct Team
Bethesda's Jill Braff has assured staff that Obsidian Entertainment will keep its distinct identity and leadership structure, according to a company-wide email.
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