Nokia shares head for best day in months, as hard hit mobile business appears to be stabilizing

Grei Mendez Sentenced to 45 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning at Day Care

Grei Mendez tried to delete thousands of messages while she was being questioned by police investigators after a child died in her care. Many were recovered, and they were damning.

The New York Times - 16h

Six huge questions facing Yankees ahead of Opening Day

Opening Day is just a few weeks away, but the defending AL champs have a lot of decisions left to make.

ESPN - 2h

How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million

A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - Feb. 20

On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business

After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal

Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.

Inc. - Feb. 23

I gave birth in a Ukrainian bomb shelter, now I run my dream business in Wales

Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Smithfield Foods’ pork business set to rise as chicken and beef producers struggle: analyst

Smithfield Foods Inc. drew buy ratings from analysts at BofA Securities and UBS on Monday as the pork producer exited its quiet period after its initial public offering late last month.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result

As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

WATCH: Video shows close call between a Southwest plane and a business jet while landing

A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a close call with a business jet.

ABC News - 6d

BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live

Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternatives. BP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its ...

The Guardian - 6d

British Airways owner warns business travel may never return to pre-pandemic levels

IAG posts record annual profits driven by demand for transatlantic travel

Financial Times - 4d

In 1982, American Airlines Made a Brilliant Business Decision. Here’s How It Still Works Now (and What’s Changed)

Imagine a business idea that’s so smart, everyone in your industry copies it.

Inc. - 4d

U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs

The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.

MarketWatch - 3d

Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson

If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.

Inc. - 3d

Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation.

NBC News - 23h

Trump Calls Beneficial Ownership Reporting a ‘Disaster’ for Small Businesses as Treasury Kills Enforcement

Turns out procrastination worked out after all for the millions of businesses who held off on submitting their beneficial ownership reports.

Inc. - 21h

Trump’s first month back in office marked by mixed polling on his federal cuts

NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin join Meet the Press NOW to report on President ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

What 11 Black Voters Think About Trump’s Actions in His First Month

Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears

Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

UnitedHealth's rough stretch continues, with buyouts, a reported DOJ probe and a 23% drop in three months

It extends a tumultuous period for UnitedHealth marked by the killing of a top executive, a costly cyberattack against its subsidiary and high medical costs.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Thousands attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah 5 months after his death

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah’s leader nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of the capital

ABC News - Feb. 23

Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup win one month after return to skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow. Nearly three months after a much worse kind of fall cost her a large chunk of her season and put history on ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Just months after puncture wound injury, Mikaela Shiffrin shows why she's the GOAT

Mikaela Shiffrin once again proves she's the greatest -- and perhaps the most resilient athlete of all time too -- winning her 100th World Cup title.

ESPN - Feb. 23

After 9 months on the run, a French fugitive who staged a deadly escape faced court in Romania

A notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape last year has appeared in a Romanian court

ABC News - Feb. 23

Who needs a CEO? Not Intel. Its stock has soared this month without one.

Intel joins short list of companies doing well without permanent CEOs, but the balance of corporate power still tips toward having someone at the helm

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Only 1% of UK workers off sick find jobs within 6 months, report says

Think-tank’s findings show need to change financial incentives to help ill and disabled people return to employment

Financial Times - Feb. 25

In China you can get Ozempic and Wegovy within the hour for just $100 a month

Delivery apps are allowing Chinese citizens to get their hands on the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs at the touch of a button.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Freed Israeli hostage held onto faith to get through months of captivity in Gaza

An Israeli hostage freed in the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas said faith sustained her during her captivity, and she used the few means that were available to her to observe Judaism

ABC News - Feb. 25

Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs

A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.

MarketWatch - 6d

Tesla’s stock skid pushes valuation below $1 trillion for the first time in 3 months

Tesla’s closing market cap slides below $1 trillion for the first time since mid-November.

MarketWatch - 6d

'We are still at war': Syria's Kurds battle Turkey months after Assad's fall

As Syria's interim leader plans its future, Kurds in the north-east are battling Turkish-backed forces.

BBC News - 6d

10 Live-Service Games Made Up More Than 40% Of Last Month's US Playtime On PlayStation And Xbox

Live-service games are a large and durable part of the gaming ecosystem, and new data from last month demonstrates just how dominant the biggest games have become. A new report from Circana stated ...

GameSpot - 5d

Amazon unveils revamped Alexa with AI features for $19.99 per month, free for Prime members

Amazon has been working for years to overhaul Alexa with generative AI features as it faced rising competition from OpenAI's ChatGPT and other chatbots.

CNBC - 5d

Jobless claims match 3-month high as Trump White House readies more federal job cuts

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week matched a three-month high, possibly reflecting the first wave of what’s likely to be a flood of laid-off federal employees and ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Senior citizens rattled by news that Medicare telehealth coverage could expire next month

Medicare telehealth has bipartisan support. Senior citizens hope that means Congress will act to renew it before it expires on March 31.

NBC News - 4d

Chicago Teen Killed Six People Over Nine Months in 2020, Prosecutors Say

The Cook County prosecutor said Antonio Reyes was 16 when he fatally shot the first of six people, targeting “complete strangers” in all but one of the killings.

The New York Times - 4d

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