Microsoft snags hotly contested $10 billion defense contract, beating out Amazon
The win is a boon for Microsoft’s Azure cloud, which CEO Satya Nadella once led.
Trump administration to ban US flights to all Cuban cities except Havana
Two people briefed on the matter say the Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back Obama-era easing of relations.
Depop: Can pre-loved clothes make fast fashion sustainable?
How young people are combating the environmental costs of fast fashion with bedroom-based business.
‘I gave up a six-figure salary to join Extinction Rebellion’
Former banker Andrew Medhurst used to fly around the world, but now handles the movement’s finances.
Trump advisor Peter Navarro fighting ‘Phase One’ of China trade deal, sources say
Trade hawk Peter Navarro has been fighting the China deal behind the scenes, according to three people close to the talks.
US and China are close to finalizing some sections of trade deal, US trade representative says
The U.S. and China “made headway on specific issues” during trade talks among top negotiators Friday, the USTR says.
Jaguar Land Rover gets China sales boost
The UK carmaker sees sales in China up by almost a quarter, helping it report a profit.
Lawyers for ex-Trump advisor John Bolton reportedly in contact with impeachment probe panels
John Bolton reportedly was so disturbed by efforts to get Ukraine to investigate President Trump’s political opponents that he called it a “drug deal.”
Russian soldier has nervous breakdown, shoots eight dead
A Russian conscript serving in the far east of the country shot dead eight other soldiers and badly injured two others on Friday.
Offshore wind set to be a $1 trillion business by 2040, the IEA says
The offshore wind sector has the potential to transform the planet’s energy mix.