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Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say
This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say
A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prisonWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered
VP party holds Maduro regime responsible for death of Edwin Santos who had been picked up by security officials. A major Venezuelan opposition party has said that one of its activists was murdered ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist
Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoysBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Kenvue shares surge after activist Starboard takes stake
Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in Kenvue, which spun out of Johnson & Johnson in mid-2023.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Mubadala Capital sees chance to buy up large private equity stakes
Emirati unit raises $3.1bn for its latest fund hoping to appeal to groups looking to raise cashBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Another wave of explosions heard across Iran's capital as Israel says it has launched retaliatory strikes against Tehran
Another wave of explosions heard across Iran's capital as Israel says it has launched retaliatory strikes against TehranWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Flush with cash and aligned with NIL, Indiana has tools to sustain Curt Cignetti's turnaround vision
The head of Indiana's NIL arm says Cignetti is exactly what the program needed -- an "acceptable version of Bobby Knight"Sports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment
With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has a hamstring tear and surgery is an option, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgery for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is possibleSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres
Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Engaged Managers = Engaged Teams
Leadership plays a crucial role motivating employees to care and stay involved at work.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Walz to campaign with Presidents Obama, Clinton in early-vote push: Sources
Walz will be in North Carolina on Thursday with Clinton and then with Obama next Tuesday in Wisconsin-- corresponding to the states' first days of early voting.Top stories - ABC News - October 15 -
The top 10 most affordable college towns in the U.S.—nearly half are in Texas
Nearly half of the 10 most affordable college towns are located in Texas, per WalletHub's analysis. Cities in South Dakota, Ohio and Georgia also made the list.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer
Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Activist Irenic backs Starboard's push to end News Corp's dual-class structure
Activist Irenic Capital Management said Tuesday that it would back fellow dissident Starboard Value's push to dissolve the dual-class structure at News Corp.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Source: Raiders QB O'Connell has broken thumb
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell suffered a broken thumb in Sunday's game vs. the Rams and will undergo more tests Monday, a source told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
MRI confirms QB Watson has ruptured Achilles
An MRI revealed that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has a season-ending ruptured right Achilles.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
Sources: Indiana QB Rourke has thumb surgery
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke's "prognosis has improved" after he underwent surgery on his injured right thumb Monday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Sources: Chiefs' Watson has broken fibula, tibia
Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo surgery for a broken fibula and tibia, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Pacers' Wiseman suffers torn Achilles in opener
Pacers center James Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Wednesday's season opener vs. the Pistons, the team said.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
How one Minnesota college got nearly 90% voter turnout — and is pushing for more
St. Olaf College in Minnesota boasted an 87.6% voter turnout rate in 2020, taking home the top prize in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge. It's trying to beat its own record in 2024.Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
UK Foreign Secretary Lammy says engagement with China is necessary at start of 2-day visit
Britain’s foreign secretary has called engagement with China “pragmatic and necessary” as he makes the first visit to the country by a Cabinet member from the Labor government that took control in ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says
Ukraine’s defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighborWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Palestinian medical officials say a new Israeli strike in Gaza has killed 11, hours after another killed at least 10
Palestinian medical officials say a new Israeli strike in Gaza has killed 11, hours after another killed at least 10World - ABC News - October 19 -
Rodgers' Jets 'going all in,' trade for WR Adams
The Jets acquired star wide receiver Davante Adams in a blockbuster trade Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Bills land star WR Cooper in trade with Browns
The Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Deebo (pneumonia) out of hospital, source says
Niners wide receiver Deebo Samuel was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon, a source told ESPN. He had been hospitalized since Sunday night while being treated for pneumonia.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
College helmet comms not secure, sources say
Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Sources: Amorim set for United job; mid-Nov. start
Rúben Amorim is set to take charge of Manchester United during the November international break, sources confirmed to ESPN.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Sources: Amorim to have say on United renewals
Manchester United will give new head coach Rúben Amorim a say before making contract decisions on players approaching the end of their deals, sources have told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Source: Dak out weeks; Lamb injury not serious
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Ravens activate RB Mitchell, waive OLB Ngakoue
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was activated off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday