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Aegon Lifts Outlook, Launches $158 Million Buyback
The financial services company raised its full-year guidance and said it expected to start buying back shares in January.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social mediaTech - ABC News - November 18 -
Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live
UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
For EV Startups, Things Are Going From Bad to Worse
Makers and suppliers of electric cars are dealing with diminishing cash, uneven sales and the prospects of an unfriendly Trump administration.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 20 hours ago -
Sam Altman Says Every Startup Has This 1 Unique Superpower
The OpenAI CEO argues that startups actually have a specific advantage against their largest competitors.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says
Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts
Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
As we wait for national legislation, let’s launch a Green New Deal from below | Jeremy Brecher
Local and state initiatives can act as ‘proof of concept’ for transformative climate and jobs legislation. As Trump and Trumpism devastate the American political landscape, how can people counter ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia
A noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to GermanyWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia
A noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to GermanyEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
The No. 1 Business Skill You’ll Need in 2025
If you want to take on the competition, the incumbents, and the AI hype, you’ll need to use their momentum against them.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
'Trump Trade': Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years
The “Trump-Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months
Human rights activists say imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication from her, and has met with her fatherWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Amazon launches under-$20 online storefront to compete with Temu
Company says Amazon Haul will mostly feature products under $10, which it plans to ship from China warehouse. Amazon has launched a low-cost online storefront featuring electronics, apparel and ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
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Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley; Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfiresTop stories - CBS News - November 21 -
Drowning Death of 11-Month-Old Girl in the Bronx Is Ruled a Homicide
The finding in the case of Jazeli Mirabal is the third death of an infant in New York City over the summer to be labeled a homicide this month.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution
Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Jobless claims slide to 7-month low. Businesses not cutting many jobs.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in the week before the Thanksgiving holiday dipped to a seven-month low in a sign of strength for a steadily expanding U.S. economy.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Nicholas Carlson, Former Business Insider Editor, Launches Media Start-Up
Nicholas Carlson, the former top editor of Business Insider, is starting a new company that will focus on video. Just don’t call it a “pivot to video.”Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds
Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Shell fights to win approval for sale of Nigerian onshore business
Energy major and prospective buyer in lobbying drive to overcome regulator’s objections to $1.3bn dealBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Puma Sales Growth Picks Up as U.S. Business Recovers
Puma maintained its outlook for the year on the back of an acceleration in sales growth, helped by a recovery in its U.S. business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity
Chief executive Hein Schumacher wants to separate division as part of turnaround planBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
US House panel keeps Gaetz sex allegation report under wraps
Democrats demand release of files on Donald Trump’s pick to be country’s attorney-generalWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
UK cuts fines for boilermakers in climbdown on heat pump sales
Shift comes after intense lobbying from industry over incoming penalties tied to net zero targetsWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
"Mornings Memory:" Celebrating 20 years of "Anchorman"
As "Anchorman" celebrates 20 years, "Mornings Memory" look back to 2013 when Nancy Cordes visited the Newseum's exhibit honoring the one and only Ron Burgundy.Entertainment - CBS News - November 13 -
20 Years of Orcs, Guilds and Memes in World of Warcraft
The online role-playing game is more than just a game. It changed how we talk, love, grieve, spend money and hang out.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
Doorstep Murder police 'open minded' 20 years on
Dad-of-two and banker Alistair Wilson was shot at his home in Nairn 20 years ago.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Chinese AI startup takes aim at OpenAI's Sora with image-to-video tool launch
Beijing-based Shengshu Technology updated its artificial intelligence-powered text-to-video tool Vidu for generating videos based on separate images.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Best bets for the six $1 million title fights
Where's the value at the PFL Championships? A betting insider makes his picks.Sports - ESPN - 22 hours ago
