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Two companies plan to host a joint webinar later this month, signaling a push to explain a new service and hear from users directly. The session will outline the goals and vision behind the offering and allow live questions from the audience. The timing suggests the firms want early feedback before a broader rollout. What the Companies SayWhy a Webinar NowWhat Attendees Can ExpectWhat to Watch Next The event will be open to the public, according to the organizers.

Uber moved to calm speculation about the cause of recent job cuts, saying they were not driven by artificial intelligence tools. The company addressed growing questions in the tech sector, where automation has often been linked to headcount reductions. The statement arrives as many companies weigh productivity gains from machine learning against the human impact of restructuring. Uber did not link the reductions to automation or new software.

Global growth could slow sharply if current disruptions persist, with expansion falling to 1.8% in 2027 and some countries slipping into recession, a leading organization warned this week. The alert comes as supply chains, energy markets, and trade routes remain fragile. Policymakers are being urged to prepare for weaker output, tighter credit, and fragile consumer sentiment.

After a stretch of uneven demand, a senior leader signaled a turn in momentum, saying sales growth is set to pick up again. The comment suggests improving order trends and more confident spending by customers in the months ahead. While no timeline or figures were given, the statement hints at a shift in outlook among management teams and investors watching for signs of a rebound.

Spain’s Meliá Hotels International is scaling back in Cuba, adding pressure to an already fragile tourism sector as new U.S. sanctions and tight fuel supplies weigh on the island’s economy. The move marks a shift for one of Cuba’s longest-serving foreign hotel partners and highlights the growing costs and legal risks facing overseas companies there.

A new staging of Jon Robin Baitz’s drama “Other Desert Cities” is moving ahead with Joe Keery and Lily Rabe attached, signaling fresh star power for a modern American family story set in Palm Springs. The announcement points to renewed interest in the play’s themes of loyalty, politics, and the cost of telling hard truths. The production has shared that it will feature the two screen and stage names together, bringing broader attention to a work that has drawn strong audiences since its first run.

Berkshire Hathaway has acquired homebuilder Taylor Morrison, a move that expands the conglomerate’s reach in U.S. housing and signals confidence in the sector’s long-term demand. The deal, described as attractively priced, positions Warren Buffett’s company to benefit from tight housing supply and steady household formation even as interest rates remain elevated. The transaction adds a major national builder to a group of housing-related businesses already inside Berkshire.

A publicly traded lingerie retailer posted a stunning rally on Tuesday, with its stock jumping 47% by the closing bell. The surge ranked among the day’s biggest movers and put new attention on the company’s prospects and the state of specialty apparel retail. What Drove the SpikeIndustry BackdropSignals To Watch Investors piled in throughout the session, lifting volume and momentum.

America Ferrera spotlighted a budget-friendly beauty pick during a recent appearance on Vogue’s “Beauty Secrets,” choosing Saie’s Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 35. The product, priced at $38 and sold on Amazon, promises sheer, glowy coverage with mineral sun protection. Her on-camera routine set off fresh interest in a hybrid base product that blends skincare and makeup.

Oil futures eased late Monday after touching their highest levels in a month, as traders balanced tighter supply signals with a cloudy demand outlook and firm U.S. interest rates. West Texas Intermediate and Brent contracts led the move, pointing to profit-taking and caution into a data-heavy week. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both edged lower after hitting monthly highs during Monday’s session.