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Utah seems set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.CBS News - 2d -
UK pledges £200mn for Grangemouth refinery
Investment comes amid growing pressure to ensure just transition for workers at Scottish facilityFinancial Times - 4d -
Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI
Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Donald Trump halting anti-bribery laws will harm, not help US companies
President’s order means a race to the bottom rigged against US, argues anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. Bribery is not a victimless crime. Stories listing the amount paid or the ...The Guardian - 6d -
The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out
The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.Wired - 6d -
SEC will drop lawsuit against Coinbase, cryptocurrency company says
The Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its lawsuit against Coinbase pending approval, the cryptocurrency company said. In 2023, The U.S. alleged Coinbase was operating as an unregistered ...CBS News - 6d -
Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia
Harold Hamm warns executives will be wary of any peace deal between Trump and PutinFinancial Times - 5d -
Officials Are Fired at Traffic Safety Agency Investigating Musk’s Company
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has laid off 4 percent of its workers, a transportation official said. The agency has raised questions about crashes involving Tesla’s ...The New York Times - 4d -
Greenpeace says a pipeline company’s lawsuit threatens the organization’s future
A Texas pipeline company’s lawsuit accusing Greenpeace of defamation, disruptions and attacks during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline goes to trial in North Dakota on Monday.NBC News - 4d -
Bearded Bronx Bombers: Yankees Follow Other Companies Loosening Dress Codes
The team’s decision to repeal a half-century rule banning beards reflects widespread post-pandemic changes on attire and appearance across U.S. businesses.Inc. - 3d -
Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers
Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.CNBC - 3d -
Antivirus software company ordered to pay customer $16.5M: How to file a claim
Millions of American consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast may be eligible to receive a portion of a $16.5 million settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday.The Hill - 3d -
Insurance companies denying some additional breast cancer screenings
Millions of American women are at high risk for breast cancer but many insurances don’t cover the costs of follow-up screenings needed to detect the disease. Typically, the companies cover one ...NBC News - 3d -
Krispy Kreme’s stock heads for a new low as company warns of weaker revenue
Krispy Kreme Inc.’s stock was down more than 23% Tuesday and heading toward a new low, weighed down by the doughnut maker’s fourth-quarter results and weak full-year outlook.MarketWatch - 2d -
Register now: Applications open for the world's top fintech companies of 2025 list
For the third year in a row, CNBC is working with market research firm Statista to list the world's top financial technology companies.CNBC - 2d -
Why Building a Dream Company Beats Having a Dream Job Every Time
To retain talent, leaders must rethink employee engagement and priorities beyond just mere perks.Inc. - 1d -
Nvidia sales grow 78% on AI demand, company gives strong guidance
Nvidia reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. The company also provided strong guidance for the current quarter.CNBC - 1d -
Axon Enterprise CEO describes how the company aims 'to make the bullet obsolete'
Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday how the company is trying to help police reduce gun use.CNBC - 1d -
China puts brakes on US stock listings for homegrown companies
Beijing’s securities regulator concerned about IPOs of companies with small capitalisation and weak fundamentalsFinancial Times - 1d -
YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn
Funds would be used to create holding company for 26-year-old’s growing empire of video and food businesses. The world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of ...The Guardian - 21h -
Pokémon Company Announces “Pokémon Champions,” Promises “Legends: Z-A” Coming in 2025
During today’s Pokémon Presents, the company showed off Pokémon Champions, a new battle-focused game for Switch and mobile.Wired - 19h -
EU to keep climate goals but loosen rules for companies, says green chief
Bloc has to balance protection of the planet and economic growth, Teresa Ribera arguesFinancial Times - 15h -
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom
The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.The New York Times - 17h -
Virgin Galactic’s new spacecraft looms large as company eyes future profitability
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. says it is making progress building its new Delta-class spacecraft, which it says will help unlock the company’s future profitability.MarketWatch - 11h -
The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape
Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovationFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - 6d -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - 6d -
Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK
Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.The New York Times - 6d -
£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds
Wealth floundering in so-called ‘dog’ funds rises 26 per cent in six months, as investor Nick Train’s UK Equity product named among themFinancial Times - 6d -
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 4d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi
British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?
Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethinkFinancial Times - 3d -
Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK
The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.BBC News - 3d -
Trump changed conversation on Ukraine ‘for the better’, says UK
Keir Starmer reiterates Britain is ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on the ground in Ukraine to secure peaceFinancial Times - 3d -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 3d -
UK’s Best Employers 2025: interactive ranking
Some 20,000 employees were surveyed by the FT and Statista for the inaugural edition of this annual listFinancial Times - 2d -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - 2d -
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is upending British politics
Over the past decade and a half, much of the world has entered a new form of politics in which results must be delivered faster and better than before.The Hill - 1d -
UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two yearsFinancial Times - 1d
