Yes, we should preserve western culture but not like this . . .
The idea that we must rely on the likes of Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Kid Rock as custodians is laughable
Trump leans on Utah Republicans to scrap AI safety bill
Memo sent to state lawmakers threatens to escalate feud between the White House and conservative states
Britain’s penchant for self-destruction
Political instability saps confidence, investment and policymakers’ bandwidth
Did the US economy show any cracks in the fourth quarter?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Baillie Gifford backs CoStar in activist battle
Third Point and DE Shaw attack real estate data group’s multibillion-dollar bet on lossmaking listings site Homes.com
Trump sets his eyes on a new Washington trophy: public golf courses
Critics say president wants to turn affordable facilities into upmarket properties in line with his private golfing empire
‘We are not afraid’: Venezuelans celebrate first glimpse of reform
US capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro has led to tentative hopes of democracy in the oil-rich nation
The great software stock meltdown
Sell-off may be overdone, but companies need to move faster to respond to AI
Ottawa’s shift away from US defence manufacturers aims to create 125,000 jobs
‘Buy Canadian’ strategy will raise military spending to 5 per cent of GDP and boost economy, new plan says
‘The best we can hope for’: Rubio’s Munich unity appeal fails to woo Europe
US secretary of state sought to mollify but underlying message reinforced US administration’s talking points
Investors reluctant to ‘buy the dip’ after AI scares
Sectors including wealth management and trucking have been hit with sudden share price declines
Will Keir Starmer shift to the left?
Backbench MPs could have a greater impact on UK government decision-making after prime minister faced calls to quit
Trade or trap? Japan investors bet on Takaichi after landslide
Markets are still working out what a more empowered prime minister will mean for yen and bonds
How to get to TV heaven? From Belfast
Lisa McGee’s new Netflix drama comes as Northern Ireland enjoys a film and TV boom
Uber enters 7 new European markets in food delivery push
Ride-hailing company plans to step up competition to DoorDash-owned rival Wolt in Norway and Finland
End of EV euphoria triggers $65bn hit for carmakers
Manufacturers rethink US strategy in pivot back to petrol and hybrids
Billionaires and Bibi: the TV deal raising fears in Israel
Sale of stake in news channel critical of Israeli premier is latest move to prompt questions about media independence ahead of elections
Bad Bunny and the real America
The NFL halftime show was great entertainment — and a roadmap for a better US foreign policy
WeightWatchers’ CEO on diet drugs: ‘The key is re-owning weight’
Tara Comonte is putting fat jabs at centre of a plan to steer company through bankruptcy protection
The AI productivity take-off is finally visible
New economic data suggests the US is transitioning to a phase of measurable gains from the technology
Franc’s relentless rise alarms Swiss companies
Safe haven currency’s bull run triggers fears about impact on sales and profits
Duty-free group Avolta bets on Michelin-starred chefs and magic tricks
World’s biggest operator of airport retail and food outlets is trying out different ways of coaxing travellers to spend more
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns
Vitali Klitschko says Russia is seeking to annihilate the country’s statehood
The rise of the floating gas factory
A giant LNG plant moored in the sea off Congo is a cutting-edge way of supplying Europe with energy