Another activist takes aim at Macy's, seeking spending cuts and real estate restructuring

What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate

Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.

The New York Times - 4d

Real Madrid legend gives take on Mbappe situation

Former Real Madrid forward Ronaldo Nazario was recently chosen by FIFA to present the trophy for the Club World Cup. This prestigious piece symbolises the ultimate reward that the winner of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service

The Princess of Wales is taking another step in her return to public life following cancer treatment as she hosts her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey

ABC News - 5d

DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy want Congress to pass huge spending cuts. That's a tough sell

Congress' enthusiasm for smaller government is tempered by the difficulty of agreeing on what to cut.

CNBC - 5d

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

CNBC - 5d

The Real Story of “The Order”

The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.

Wired - 5d

Starmer to launch major government spending review

Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public funds

Financial Times - 5d

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.

The New York Times - 5d

Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’

The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.

Wired - 5d

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro has grown a sandwich empire, but he’s got some meaty real estate, too

In addition to inking an $8 billion deal for the giant sandwich chain, Cancro has also taken a bite out of some impressive real estate.

MarketWatch - 5d

England take control in New Zealand after Brook blasts another century

Second Test day one: England 280; New Zealand 86-5 Brook’s 123 leads revival from 43-4; Carse then strikes Harry Brook stood head and shoulders above the crowd with a magnificent century in ...

The Guardian - 5d

UK’s largest estates pay an average of £9mn in inheritance tax

Wealthiest estates face prospect of higher rates of liability following the Budget

Financial Times - 5d

Belarus seeks to copy neighboring Russia’s repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists say

Yahoo News - 5d

Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...

The Hill - 6d

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.

NBC News - 6d

Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban

Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...

The Hill - 6d

Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.

The New York Times - 6d

Chris Mason: Prime minister seeks to take control after bumpy start

It was not a relaunch - so why did the PM's big speech feel like the launch of a new manifesto?

BBC News - 6d

HSBC announces leadership changes in restructuring overhaul

Private banking head Annabel Spring set to leave with her role to be split between Gabriel Castello and Lavanya Chari

Financial Times - 6d

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - 6d

Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

Yahoo News - 6d

Under-fire Real Madrid star ‘takes FULL responsibility’ for Athletic Club defeat

Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a challenging period at Real Madrid. The French superstar, who arrived at the club with immense expectations, has found himself under scrutiny after missing ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets

Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratings

Financial Times - Dec. 4

GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring

General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London

Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of value

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump takes aim at US Steel deal

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Nomura CEO to take pay cut after ex-staffer charged with attempted murder

Nomura’s CEO Kentaro Okuda offered his “deepest apologies” in the wake of the incident that saw one of the bank’s former employees charged with attempted murder, robbery, and arson of an inhabited ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts

Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequences

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Talks aimed at global plastics reduction treaty end without agreement

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Olympian Jordan Chiles says real estate will be her next career—when the time comes

When she is ready to move away from gymnastics and into real estate, Chiles can certainly seek advice from her fellow Olympian Simone Biles.