Karl Ove Knausgård reflects on the book that had a profound impact on him as a teenager: ‘The History of Bestiality’.

Karl Ove Knausgård reflects on the book that had a profound impact on him as a teenager: ‘The History of Bestiality’.

My earliest reading memoryOne of the most fascinating books from my childhood was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. It featured a wild girl from Australia who could balance on the water spray exhaled by a whale, traveling around with the whale. Reading this book at the age of six was a magical experience that still amazes … Read more

Impact of elections and hurricanes on retail spending

Impact of elections and hurricanes on retail spending

A Macy’s store is visible at Herald Square on December 11, 2023 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Although inflation may have slowed down, retailers are still facing a holiday season filled with uncertainty. Various unpredictable factors will impact consumer spending as they prepare for the holidays and search for the … Read more

FCA chief believes naming and shaming plans will only impact ‘a small number’ of companies

FCA chief believes naming and shaming plans will only impact ‘a small number’ of companies

Stay informed with regular updates Just sign up for the UK financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. The UK financial watchdog is seeking to address concerns about its plans to publicly name more companies it investigates, stating that the changes will only impact a small number of cases. Nikhil Rathi, CEO … Read more

The impact of Kellogg’s use of artificial food dyes on health and alternative sources

The impact of Kellogg’s use of artificial food dyes on health and alternative sources

California has been at the forefront of artificial food dye legislation, with the recent California School Food Safety Act banning the use of six artificial dyes in public school food starting in 2027. This has sparked protests in other states, such as Michigan, where demonstrators called for Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from popular cereals … Read more