AI is coming for consulting’s billable hours — and its graduate pipeline
AI is changing the consulting industry, forcing firms to rethink billable hours and the traditional graduate career ladder.
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UK economy expands 0.7% in third quarter as AI provides 'extra engine of growth'
The U.K. economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of the year, in line with estimates.
General strikes to paralyze Spain as protestors clash with police ahead of election campaign
Spanish workers are expected to turn out in their millions on Wednesday for the country's first general strike in 14 years.
FDA warns of vision loss risk linked to popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound
The agency has found evidence of a potential increased risk of a rare eye condition linked to the use of GLP-1 drugs used for weight management and diabetes.
Hundreds of schools in Italy, UK evacuated over 'hoax' bomb threats
Hundreds of schools across Europe were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving bomb threats, police forces say, amid growing worries of hybrid threats.
American soldier arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia
The 41-year-old man is being detained in London under the U.K.'s National Security Act.
France blames Iran for supermarket refrigerator cyberattacks, weighs sanctions
France said the cyber unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out an "unprecedented campaign" that caused millions of euros in damage.
Chip stocks gain despite Nvidia investigating Jensen Huang's affair
Taiwan's markets led the rally in Asian markets, with the Taiwan Weighted Index up as much as 6.7%.
In pictures: France protests draw 146,000 as clashes erupt for fourth straight weekend
France's Interior Ministry counted 146,000 protesters Saturday as demonstrations over living costs public services entered a fourth consecutive weekend.
AI is speeding up recruitment — and putting agency fees under pressure
Recruiters say AI is speeding up screening and reshaping agency work, raising questions about whether percentage-based placement fees can hold.
Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain
The "weakest point of aviation is targeting it in-flight," analysts say — but any change to procedures will be a lengthy process.
The race is on to build the first fusion power plant — and Europe is looking to Japan for help
Fusion energy has the potential to provide abundant, clean power. Now, the race is on to develop the world’s first commercial plant.
A long-term Elon Musk backer is cashing out of Tesla — and cutting its SpaceX exposure
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has cut its SpaceX holding to 11.1% of assets and sold its remaining Tesla stake.
Hoax bomb threats repeatedly disrupt flights across Europe this week. Here’s what we know
Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats this week, disrupting air travel across London, Dublin, and Helsinki.
Chinese AI lab Moonshot turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid U.S. China curbs, sources tell CNBC
Moonshot AI has sought leasing agreements with neoclouds for advanced chips in Europe, as U.S. export controls restrict their import to China.
Rheinmetall shares plunge 16% after outlook cut as military contracts stall
Rheinmetall cut its 2026 outlook for the second time in three months, citing delays to German military projects and artillery ammunition deliveries.
Nationwide strikes loom as French budget is unanimously rejected by lawmakers
The National Assembly unanimously voted against adopting the government's proposed 2027 budget.
World's largest olive oil company plummets 20% after rivals agree to takeover deal
The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, plummeted in early trading after two of its rivals announced plans to acquire the firm.
Blood banks targeted in latest European fridge cyberattacks
French blood banks were hit by cybersecurity attacks on Monday, with hackers cranking up temperatures in refrigerators storing blood.
Novo shares jump as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook
Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates
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