Missy Robbins on New York Dining: ‘Life Is Hard Right Now. People Just Want to Feel Good’
Missy Robbins marks the 10‑year anniversary of Lilia, her flagship Williamsburg restaurant, while reflecting on the evolution of her three‑venue empire that now includes Misi and the Misipasta take‑away line. She credits a simplified, familiar‑flavor approach—dropping unnecessary nuts, cheese and constant menu churn—for the lasting appeal of dishes like her celebrated sugar snap peas. Robbins also notes that Misi’s tiny pasta team produces roughly 2,000 pieces of pasta each day, underscoring a focus on consistency over novelty. The interview highlights her view of "elevated dining" that blurs the line between fine‑ and casual dining in a city still reeling from economic pressures.
Israel Captures Crusader Castle in Lebanon Push
Israel’s military announced that its ground forces have seized a centuries‑old Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, a symbolic foothold in a widening cross‑border offensive. The operation followed a barrage of rockets fired by Hezbollah, prompting Israel to deploy infantry, armored...
US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites as Peace Talks Continue
The United States carried out airstrikes against Iranian‑linked missile sites in Iraq, targeting launch facilities believed to support Tehran's regional missile program. The operation was timed as diplomatic talks on Iran's nuclear ambitions and broader Middle‑East stability continued in Geneva....
HS2 Paid Consultancies £65mn Last Year in Run-Up to Project ‘Reset’
HS2 disclosed that it paid roughly £65 million (about $82 million) to external consultancies in the year leading up to its announced project reset. The spend covered a range of advisory services, from engineering design to cost‑risk analysis, as the government re‑evaluated...
Trump Says US Will Not ‘Rush Into a Deal’ with Iran as Talks Continue
Former President Donald Trump told reporters the United States will not rush into a new nuclear deal with Iran, emphasizing the need for thorough verification of Tehran’s commitments. He reiterated that any agreement must protect U.S. security interests and prevent...
Uber and DoorDash Sound Out Investors for Delivery Hero Bid
Uber and DoorDash are canvassing investors to fund a joint bid for Germany‑based Delivery Hero, the European food‑delivery heavyweight. Sources say the consortium is targeting a transaction value around $30 billion, which would create the world’s largest delivery platform. The companies...
For the ECB, the only Way Is Up
The European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates at its June 11 meeting as persistently high energy prices keep inflation above its March baseline. ECB chief economist Philip Lane highlighted that a global energy shock—such as a closure of...
‘Nervous Energy’: US Wind and Solar Projects at Risk as Tax Credits Expire
US wind and solar developers are confronting a looming financing crunch as the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) are set to expire at the end of 2024. The uncertainty has already caused several multi‑gigawatt projects...
US Communications Regulator Targets Chinese Tech for Security Risks
The Federal Communications Commission announced a series of measures aimed at curbing security risks posed by Chinese‑origin communications equipment. The rules require carriers to identify, assess, and, where necessary, replace hardware and software from firms such as Huawei and ZTE...
US High School Economics Class: The Great American Data Centre Divide
Artificial intelligence is driving a wave of new data centres across the United States, with a majority now sited in rural areas to exploit cheaper land, abundant power and lower taxes. Pew Research shows roughly 70% of planned facilities will...
Drone Start-Up Helsing Set for $18bn Valuation as Investors Pile Into Defence
Helsing, a Swedish drone start‑up specializing in autonomous, AI‑driven UAVs, has closed a financing round that lifts its valuation to about $18 billion as defence investors rush in. The funding, led by BAE Systems, SoftBank Vision Fund and Swedish sovereign investors,...
US Labour Market Stable in April
April’s US labour market showed solid stability, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3% and non‑farm payrolls rising by 115,000 jobs. Job growth was concentrated in healthcare, while government and information sectors posted declines. The data weakens arguments for further...
Hungarian Nepo-Stocks: Where Are They Now?
The FT Alphaville piece revisits Hungary’s so‑called “nepo‑stocks,” firms that surged under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist agenda and benefited from state‑linked contracts. It charts their performance since the 2022‑23 market rally, noting that many have stalled or fallen as...
Samsung Workers Demand Bigger Slice of Surging AI Profits
Samsung Electronics faces a labor standoff as unions demand 15% of each division’s operating profit and a 7% wage hike, threatening an 18‑day strike starting May 21. The chipmaker posted a record Q1 net profit of Won 47.2 tn (≈$32.6 bn), driving its market...
Accelerating Business
The Financial Times’ "Accelerating Business" series spotlights the rapid infusion of AI and generative technologies into the legal ecosystem. It highlights a growing trend of mid‑career lawyers leaving traditional firms for legal‑tech startups, while in‑house teams grapple with whether to...