Richard Branson Business Leaders Renew Call to End Inhumane Death Penalty Ahead of Scheduled Executions

John Grisham and Jim McCloskey call for an end to the death penalty amid Robert Roberson case

As Robert Roberson's execution is halted by the Texas Supreme Court, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey advocate for ending the death penalty. Their new book, "Framed," highlights 23 cases of wrongful ...

Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts

A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.

Netanyahu says leader's death is the end of Hamas

Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on ...

Richard Branson Just Announced What Could Be His Craziest Stunt Ever. It’s Also a Brillliant Leadership Lesson

The billionaire entrepreneur is taking balloon flying to an unprecedented level not for the faint of heart.

Business - Inc. - October 19

U.S. Presses to End Gaza War After Death of Hamas Leader

Israel and Hamas signal they aren’t ready for a cease-fire, as the White House seeks a broad diplomatic deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Bolton calls death of Hamas leader 'a good day for the whole world'

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Thursday was “a good day for the whole world” after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “Well, it's a good day for the whole world ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

Moore, 59, was killed on Friday evening as the state pursues a rapid spree of killings. South Carolina has executed a man on death row, despite widespread calls for his life to be spared, including ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite appeals for mercy

Richard Moore was put to death by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.

Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

South Carolina executed convicted killer Richard Moore despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors and the judge from his trial.

Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war

More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troops. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has launched new airstrikes and sent ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Arteta slams penalty calls in Arsenal loss to Inter

Mikel Arteta has vented his anger at the denial of a "1000 percent penalty" and insisted Arsenal produced their best European display in years despite losing 1-0 at Inter Milan.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

The Death of Hamas’s Leader

Yahya Sinwar is dead. Could this be a turning point?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Vikings-Rams 'Thursday Night Football' game ends with blatant missed face-mask penalty

How did the refs miss this?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Trump donor fined for pollution leads a fight to end methane emission penalties

Detailed plans from 30 oil and gas producers come amid historic levels of potent planet-heating emissions. A powerful US oil and gas industry lobby group has drawn up detailed plans to kill off ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

What does Donald Trump's return mean for the death penalty?

Abolitionists will have to play defense at the federal level, and plot a long-term strategy for ending the death penalty in the United States.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Death penalty for Idaho college murders suspect would be 'dehumanizing', defense argues

Whether the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students can be punished with the death penalty if convicted will be the focus of a planned hearing Thursday.

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

He was Israel's "most wanted," the accused mastermind of the October 7 attacks. But the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by IDF forces this week in southern Gaza, has not ended Israel's ...

Indra Seeks Acquisitions to Bolster Defense Business, Executive Chairman Says

The Madrid-listed technology and defense group is involved in active negotiations to absorb more than 10 companies.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion

Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.

Business - Inc. - October 16

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

3 Books for Business Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Books are an effective way for business leaders and entrepreneurs to learn, adapt, and grow. Check out these three titles for your next read.

Business - Inc. - October 26

How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win

Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster".

Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case

Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Biden meets with world leaders ahead of the election

President Biden met with world leaders in Germany on Friday. The leaders now wondering what their relationship with the United States will look like after the upcoming election. NBC’s Aaron ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election

The leaders of major technology companies are making overtures to former President Trump as Election Day nears and the Republican candidate appears in solid position in the final days of the race. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Autopsy Shows Hamas Leader, Yahya Sinwar, Was Killed by a Gunshot to the Head

Mr. Sinwar had also been hit in the arm during a firefight earlier with Israeli soldiers, according to the Israeli doctor who oversaw the autopsy. Hamas confirmed its leader’s death but said his ...

World - The New York Times - October 19

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader

The Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the group’s next leader

World - ABC News - October 23

Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death

Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."

Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama

The Death of Yahya Sinwar, and Execution Halted in Shaken Baby Case

Plus, closing time for Kmart.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution

ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.

Should we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?

A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Why a Focus on Value May Help Fast-Food Chains End 2024 With Renewed Sales Growth

After terrible second-quarter sales and middling-to-poor Q3 results, a recovery for fast-food chains may already be under way.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP

U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Richard Branson Business Leaders Renew Call to End Inhumane Death Penalty Ahead of Scheduled Executions

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