Will a British makeover save Barnes & Noble? TikTok forgoes an appearance before U.S. lawmakers. Colleges in Africa focus on problem-solving, not degree curricula.

The stock market just won’t quit. Apple invests in housing in California. Germany’s $2-trillion gambit on the reunification of East and West.

What increased scrutiny means for the biggest tobacco brands. Chile’s president won’t resign. Plus, a new chapter at Barnes and Noble.

Jobs numbers were better than expected, and stock markets start the week of strong. We look at Uber’s stock “lockup” period. A Stockton, California charity tries out a guaranteed $500 a month for families.

McDonald’s ousts its tech-friendly CEO after an inappropriate relationship. What are the economic lessons 30 years after the the fall of the Berlin Wall? Holiday shopping season no longer starts on Black Friday.

Demand for the red sauce is falling. A car rationing system is launched as Delhi battles air pollution. Oslo Airport pioneers greener aviation fuel.

Chris Low checks in to talk jobs. We look at open enrollment. Then, the BBC examines how tech is being used to sell people on the black market.

The Treasury Department’s rolls back some Obama-era rules. Alibaba’s quarterly earnings are due soon. Then, what it means to create an “ethical algorithm.”

Former IMF boss Christine Lagarde swipes in for her first day at the ECB. Chinese tech giant Alibaba is still eyeing a dual listing in Hong Kong. And textiles go high-tech using banana leaves and mushrooms.