Diageo, one of the largest whisky producers in the world, has suspended operations at a Scottish malting facility that supplies barley to multiple distilleries. The pause raises questions about how this development might affect its broader whisky production and the spirits industry as a whole.

In an urgent move to avoid impending tariffs, Apple has airlifted 600 tons of iPhones to the United States, aiming to keep prices steady for consumers amid escalating trade tensions.