Asset managers and rating agencies brace for next round of SEC texting fines

Lithuanians vote in the final round of parliamentary election

Lithuanians are voting in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains two weeks ago for the left-leaning opposition

World - ABC News - October 27

Draper cruises past Lehecka into Paris second round

British number one Jack Draper cruises through to the second round of the Paris Masters with a straight-set win over the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

The start of a new round of gilt market carnage?

Parsing 101 words from the OBR

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Richard Oldfield, the accountant tasked with turning round Schroders

Promotion to CEO after only a year in asset management comes as FTSE 100 group’s shares languish at decade low

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans

Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

Source: Ravens' Smith fined for hip-drop tackle

Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith will be fined $16,833 and the NFL ruled that he used a hip-drop tackle on Bucs receiver Chris Godwin, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Sarnia Sting Fined For Exceeding Fighting Majors In A Game

The Sarnia Sting organization has been fined following events that transpired in their game against Flint on Oct. 23

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Sixers fined $100K in relation to Embiid's status

The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for public statements made by coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey about the health status of Joel Embiid.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return

It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality

The media watchdog says the broadcast channel allowed the then-prime minister to go unchallenged.

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

José Andrés on Trump win: 'We will be fine'

Celebrity chef José Andrés shared a message after the presidential election, saying that the country “will be fine.” “We had republican and democrat presidents since I arrived 32 years ago…we will ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations

USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation due to a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA announced ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Space Agencies Look to Far Horizons and Each Other

‘This is the most exciting time in space Apollo era in the 1960s’ the head of the International Astronautical Federation says as it kicks off its annual meeting.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Yanks' Soto on free agency: Open to every team

Yankees star Juan Soto expressed excitement over being a free agent and said he's "open to listen to every single team."

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Secrets and spies — the women at the heart of espionage agencies

Two revealing books explore the unsung work and elusive lives of secretaries and intelligence agents on both sides of the Atlantic

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Soto will take time in free agency, Boras says

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Who will lead energy, environment agencies under Trump?

Energy and environment agencies may be helmed during the second Trump administration by officials who have served under the president-elect before. Several ex-Trump officials are among the leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

What's next for the Menendez brothers?

A district attorney will argue for the brothers' resentencing on Friday - but freedom is still a long way off.

What's next for Kamala Harris?

What Kamala Harris does next will likely determine how history will remember her.

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

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