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Cal Fire official calls private firefighters 'extremely dangerous'
Amid the devastation of the fires, private firefighters have sparked anger, a sign of inequality between the city's wealthiest residents and those struggling to rebuild.ABC News - 5h -
EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices
Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same fieldFinancial Times - 12h -
The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino Makers (2025)
Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.Wired - 2d -
Footloose CFOs need not scare off investors
A clutch of finance chiefs are heading out the door, but this is all part of the rough and tumble of corporate lifeFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.The New York Times - 1d -
Under Trump, cryptocurrency is set to go mainstream – but that won’t make it any safer for investors | Larisa Yarovaya
His easing of regulations could leave many unprotected from financial manipulation, misconduct and bursting bubbles. As the United States prepares for Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, all ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘When I sense something is not right, I am going to protect myself’ – Lucy Liu on success, shame and calling out Bill Murray
The actor soared to fame in the 90s and 00s in Kill Bill, Charlie’s Angels and Ally McBeal – navigating a notorious time for women on set. Now, she returns to Hollywood in Steven Soderbergh’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals
Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024Financial Times - 2d -
How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker
With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.ESPN - 3d -
Private equity in 401(k) plans? ‘Highly risky’ for the average investor.
The private-equity industry wants more access to retirement accounts.MarketWatch - 3d -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - 3d -
Rich opt out of English courts for private divorces
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional routeFinancial Times - 4d -
World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales
The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.MarketWatch - 4d -
Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin's Creed Delay
The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore strategic options after report on potential buyout
Ubisoft said Thursday it's appointing advisors to review and pursue strategic options, following a report that its majority backers were considering a buyout.CNBC - 5d -
Ubisoft Refuses To Comment On Tencent Rumors But Says It's Exploring Options To Maximize Value
As part its delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows , Ubisoft has announced that it's putting plans in place to pursue "various transformational strategic and capitalistic options" to help put itself ...GameSpot - 5d -
Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD
My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.Inc. - 5d -
Carter's grandson: He was the same in public and private
Jason Carter, the former president's grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public as he ...The Hill - 5d -
Private-sector hiring slows: ADP
Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...The Hill - 5d -
Mexico's president hits back at Trump over 'Gulf of America': 'We're going to call it Mexican America'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dove into President-elect Trump’s chatter of geopolitical rearrangement Wednesday, proposing a name change for North America in response to Trump’s musings about ...The Hill - 6d -
Ubisoft Responds To Accusations Of Abuse At Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio
This story includes content some readers may find disturbing. Former employees of Brandoville Studios--an Indonesian support studio that worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows before closing its ...GameSpot - 6d -
Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds
The Senate investigation of Apollo Global Management's purchase of Lifepoint Healthcare and Leonard Green & Partners' purchase of Prospect Medical Holdings reinforced the findings of past research.NBC News - 6d -
Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind
Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groupsFinancial Times - 6d -
Toyota invests $44.4M in private Japanese spaceflight company
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Ubisoft highlights parkour changes in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Both Naoe and Yasuke will have additional options to get around the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’Financial Times - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker
The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Indian investors rush into highly valued defence stocks
Asset managers have launched specialist funds as push for domestic armaments sends share prices soaringFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Don't make this investing mistake going into the Trump years, says strategist: 'A lot of investors who think this is easy' are wrong
You may have an idea which stocks will do well under the upcoming Trump administration. But a look at the data shows that the market often bucks expectations.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
China rushes to reassure investors as equities and renminbi fall
CSI 300 down 4.2% this year and currency slides to 15-month low as Donald Trump’s return weighs on marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’
NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Indie film-maker Jeff Baena dies aged 47
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees. Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings
Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the linkFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Will 2025 be the year for plain vanilla ETFs or private assets?
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answerFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.BBC News - Jan. 1