From the BBC World Service: ITV is in talks with Sky, owned by Comcast, to sell its TV business for roughly $2 billion.

Southwest’s customer of size policy gave larger-bodied passengers a rare break on the cost of an extra seat. The airline will cut that accommodation early next year.

From the BBC World Service: The fast-fashion giant was hoping to celebrate its first physical store opening in Paris today, but a dark cloud hangs over the retailer.

The recent publicity could allow the company to get a good deal on Kenvue, which makes Tylenol, Band-Aids, and other household products.

From the BBC World Service: Starbucks is selling the majority stake of its business in China as part of a $4 billion deal.

The chipmaker has made dozens of investments in AI-related companies just this year, including its latest in Nokia.

Operating as a public benefit corporation will help OpenAI attract investors and compete with other tech giants.

Transformative new technology — the internet, the car, the steam engine — historically leads to new, better jobs for humans. What about AI?

It’s probably a net loss for customers. But more mergers are expected.

After nearly 200 years, Baker & Taylor, a major distributor of shelf-ready library books, will be closing in early January.