X Gets Back to Business in Brazil

Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says

The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Back To The Future DeLorean Lego Set Gets Rare Discount At Walmart

Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine Lego Set (1,872 Pieces) $160 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 9

Omnicom and AssuredPartners mergers highlight need for ‘scale’ as dealmakers get busy

A pair of big-money acquisitions by advertising company Omnicom and insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher tip the scales at a combined $27 billion.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

X helps negotiate updated text for Kids Online Safety Act

Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have negotiated updated text for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with Elon Musk's social media platform X in an effort to quell ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border

Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.

BBC News - Dec. 9

From X’s users to bugs under a rock: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Winners and losers of Juan Soto's new contract: Mets, Scott Boras get their groove back, Yankees blow it

Soto is headed to New York on a 15-year, $765 million deal

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

India’s Luxury Property Market Is a Boon to Trump’s Business

The Trump Organization finds a warm welcome in India, where status-hungry home buyers clamor for a famous American brand.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Previewing every remaining game: Predictions, fantasy X factors and matchup nuggets

Which teams will win and which storylines matter most? Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN - Dec. 8

‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK

Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south. Valdemar Postanovicz was at home after a day tending to his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.

Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster

A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Report: Brazil, Nike extend $100m-a-year kit deal

Brazil extended their kit deal with Nike through to 2038 on Friday, the country's football federation (CBF) announced on Friday.

ESPN - Dec. 7

Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics

The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans

It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

How Bluesky CEO Jay Graber May Adapt Ads to Monetize the Anti-X Social Platform

The Jack Dorsey-launched social media company increased its user base eightfold this year, but must find profitable revenue streams that won’t ruin its user experience.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Svitzer commences towage services at Sao Luis Port in Brazil

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Mace claims X is censoring her posts

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Thursday claimed her posts are being censored on the social media platform X after a content warning was attached to a video of her message to transgender rights ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

We need the best of business innovation in government

Growth that does not make working people better off is pointless

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Mike Johnson and Elon Musk tell US federal staff to get back to the office

Republican House Speaker backs billionaire entrepreneur’s government efficiency drive

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Steelers' Alex Highsmith expected back for Week 14, team gets defensive reinforcements for rematch vs. Browns

Highsmith and Cory Trice both didn't play in Pittsburgh's Week 12 loss to Cleveland

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past

Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Ex-Olympic freestyle skier and football player Jeremy Bloom joins X Games as CEO

Jeremy Bloom is taking over as the CEO of X Games

ABC News - Dec. 5

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

'I'm Still Here' became unexpectedly timely with Brazil's rightward shift

Director Walter Salles had ties to the political family in 'I'm Still Here.' Their story reveals the collective journey of a country.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Alan Wake 2's Deluxe Edition Is $50 At Walmart For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition $50 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too

When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.

Wired - Dec. 3

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Carlsberg Sells Russian Baltika Breweries Business

Carlsberg agreed to sell its Russian Baltika Breweries business, ending a long-running legal dispute sparked after the Russian government seized control.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy

'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees

Meet the companies innovating, inspiring, and operating at the very top of their games.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam

Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Tim Cato discuss the Mavericks and Bucks, who have gone 8-1 in their last 9 games, and what's leading to a youth revolution in the Western Conference.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it

Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Is OpenAI Getting Into the Advertising Business? The Company Is Sending Mixed Messages

The AI giant’s CFO says it’s looking into ads, but adds that it has no active plans as yet.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Resilience Is Required to Start and Sustain a Business

When you launch a business, you learn a lot about yourself—here’s how to harness that.

Inc. - Dec. 2

X Gets Back to Business in Brazil

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