BJ’s Restaurants CEO Levin steps down; ex Darden CFO to lead on interim basis

China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points

The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.

Business - CNBC - October 21

What Germany’s new naval base means for Baltic security

Also in this newsletter: the UK joins the EU in committing to the G7 loan to Ukraine

World - Financial Times - October 22

Societe Generale Taps Sabadell's Alvear as New CFO

The French bank outlined several management changes as it reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter, helped by higher banking income.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-Mayor Marion Barry and drug use

Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop has been vandalized amid the controversy over &pizza’s ad campaign that makes light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use.

D.C. pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on ex-mayor's drug use

Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop was vandalized for an ad campaign making light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use. &Pizza promoted a dessert called Marion Berry ...

USWNT stock watch: Alyssa Thompson leads way on USA soccer talents who impressed; Did anyone take a step back?

So many young, talented players were able to make an impact in this international window

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Progressives must walk a fine line: end the war in Gaza and elect Harris | Judith Levine

It’s sounds like an impossible dilemma for activists and organizers, but it isn’t. Progressives can and must do both. The war in Gaza is not high among most voters’ concerns. But for many Arab ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Entrepreneurship Is Tough. But Leading a Successful Business Ultimately Comes Down to These 3 Surprisingly Simple Truths

You don’t have to be a business expert to put yourself on the path to success. You just have to understand these three things.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Review: In 'Conclave,' a quest to elect a new pope leads down some less-than-holy pathways

Starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the private inner sanctum of the Vatican, the movie treats the papal balloting like a thriller.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Yamamoto shuts down Yankees as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 lead in World Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New ...

Sports - ABC News - October 27

HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO

HSBC has unveiled a major overhaul, announcing a new geographic setup, consolidated operations and a new CFO — the lender's first female finance chief.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Microsoft CFO says OpenAI investment will cut into profit this quarter

Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, a bet that's weighing on the company's profitability.

Business - CNBC - October 31

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

How Yankees blew five-run lead to lose World Series: Breaking down error-filled Game 5 that sank New York

The Dodgers scored five unearned runs to swing the Fall Classic back in their favor in the fifth inning of Game 5

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Cooper Flagg drops 18 points, throws down massive dunk in Duke debut while leading Blue Devils to win over Maine

Cooper Flagg and Kon Kneuppel led Duke to a huge opening night win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

A traditional Mexican family restaurant, and a welcoming LGBTQ hub

Café Ollín in New York's Harlem neighborhood has become a social media and community presence after a family member took the small restaurant in a new direction.

Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy

A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.

Why bars and restaurants are shedding 'Sunday Ticket' subscriptions

As most NFL fans know, Google’s YouTube replaced DirecTV last year as the exclusive provider of “Sunday Ticket.”

A look at food-related illnesses at restaurants over the years

Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are pretty rare for well known restaurant chains, but they do happen

Health - ABC News - October 23

Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.

Wendy’s to Shutter 140 Restaurants by Year’s End

It’s unclear at this time which locations will be closed, but Wendy’s CEO said it would be underperforming restaurants.

Business - Inc. - November 2

The Lego Mini Chef restaurant, Denmark — review

In which a meal prepared by tiny plastic people sparks a revelation about hospitality

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.

House panel finds Trump assassination event "preventable" in interim report

The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.

What to expect from Man Utd interim boss Van Nistelrooy

Those who know Ruud van Nistelrooy say the former striker is "driven", "strong-willed" and "full of self-belief".

Utd sack Ten Hag; Van Nistelrooy named interim

Erik ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday's 2-1 Premier League defeat against West Ham United, the club announced Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Volkswagen CFO says 64% drop in profits shows ‘urgent need’ for cost cuts

The German car maker reported a sharp 12% drop in its sales in China as it said it profits were hit by higher fixed costs and €2.2 billion worth of restructuring expenses

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

When pubs and restaurants close, our culture is a casualty | Jay Rayner

Hospitality jobs have long kept struggling artists, actors and musicians going. When those gigs go, the arts are diminished too. Before Stanley Tucci was Stanley Tucci , he was just another ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

‘It’s desperation’: Ireland’s restaurant industry facing crisis with daily closures

Rise in VAT, inflation and people working from home has led small business owners to demand government support. Blazing Salads, Dillingers, Assassination Custard and Brasserie Sixty Six in Dublin, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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