A leading investment bank has apologised for “any offence caused” after it was reported that its black former chief executive left his chairman’s birthday party when a black performer dressed…

Colts linebacker having thumb surgery
The Colts knocked off the undefeated Bears yesterday, but they came out of it with some injuries they’ll have to monitor. Via Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com, Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s trademark collar dominates week of tributes
Tributes to the late supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have been dominated by one feature: a white lace collar on a black background. On social media, there are photographs…

Deutsche Bank CEO does not want to be junior partner in M&A
Deutsche Bank’s chief executive Christian Sewing does not want the German lender to play second fiddle in any potential tie-up with other lenders, he said. The comment is a reiteration…

We have a few questions about Amazon’s flying indoor security camera drone
Should we invite Amazon’s internet-connected cameras and voice assistants into our homes? That’s been a contentious topic for years — but today, Amazon effectively said “screw it” and announced an…

UK court overturns ruling on $1.8bn of Venezuelan gold
A battle for the control of more than $1.8bn worth of Venezuelan gold stored at the Bank of England has swung in favour of the government of Nicolás Maduro after…

Sam Darnold says he’s feeling better, not sure what week will bring
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold injured his right shoulder during last Thursday’s loss to the Broncos and his status for this week’s game against the Cardinals is up in the air.…

So long, high heels. I have been too comfy, for too long, to go back
The last snap of my wedding night was taken at 2.30am, after a marathon disco reception. I’m walking the few minutes home for a nightcap, with a convoy of friends.…

Puma shares dip as Kering sells 5.9% stake
Shares in Puma PUMG.DE fell 3.5% on Tuesday after French luxury group Kering PRTP.PA said it had completed the sale of a 5.9% stake in the German sportswear company for…

Don’t worry, you can still buy a dot-shaped Echo Dot
Amazon unveiled a radically redesigned $49.99 fourth-generation Echo Dot smart speaker today that doesn’t look like a dot at all — instead, the new Dot is shaped like a ball,…