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AT&T Just Joined the RTO Rebellion. But Are These Mandates a Good Idea?
First Amazon mandated a return to the office. Now AT&T. But one new analysis suggests RTO crackdowns could have unintended consequences.Inc. - 16h -
RFU to review controversial executive pay as rebellion grows
RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.BBC News - 13h -
Indiana executes man convicted of quadruple murder
Indiana has executed Joseph Corcoran, convicted of a 1997 quadruple murder. It was the state's first execution in 15 years. WPTA's Justin Lemke reports.NBC News - 22h -
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Iran pauses controversial new dress code law
President Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform".BBC News - 2d -
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Real Madrid blast 'controversial' refereeing display
Real Madrid hit out at the referee's failure to award them a penalty in the club's 3-3 LaLiga draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.ESPN - 3d -
Oklahoma moves toward final U.S. execution of 2024
Kevin Ray Underwood is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, his 45th birthday.CBS News - 5d -
As 'Yellowstone' ends, TV's hottest franchise keeps growing. But not without growing pains
Despite the departure of its main star, Kevin Costner, the Western-flavored drama has remained TV's most popular series heading into Sunday's highly anticipated series finale.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
How Security Teams Protect Top Executives
Big companies are hurrying to adjust security protocols for top executives after the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Here’s how executive security teams approach the task.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Fetterman not sure why meeting with Hegseth would be 'controversial'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) commented on his upcoming meeting with secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during a Thursday CNN appearance where he questioned how such a conversation could raise ...The Hill - 6d -
'Executed, Executed, Dead From Sickness': The Grim Records From Syria's Notorious Prison
Syrians searching for missing loved ones are scouring the country’s most notorious prison for information and anyone still alive, while bodies of detainees recovered from the prison fill the ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
South Korean president defends his marital law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion charges
South Korean president defends his marital law decree as an act of governance and denies rebellion chargesABC News - Dec. 11 -
Controversial Trump picks continue meetings on Capitol Hill
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, met with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to vie for the post. Liz Goodwin, a Congress reporter for The ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Executive 'hit lists' and wanted posters: NYPD warns about threats to executives
Online posts have listed the names and salaries of health insurance executives and "Wanted" signs have been posted in Manhattan, according to the bulletin.ABC News - Dec. 10 -
FirstFT: Man charged with murder of healthcare executive
Also in today’s newsletter, Lula in intensive care, and Wall Street’s ‘Merger Monday’Financial Times - Dec. 10 -
Manhunt for US executive’s killer becomes a search for motive
Luigi Mangione, charged with last week’s gruesome New York murder, has drawn wave of morbid admirationFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of US insurance executive
Suspect was found in Pennsylvania with handwritten document suggesting ‘ill will to corporate America’Financial Times - Dec. 10 -
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Stellantis Shakes Up North American Executive Ranks
The moves mark the automaker’s most visible shake-up under an interim management committee headed by Chairman John Elkann.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
‘Enormous and irreparable damage’: former chairmen call for resignations at RFU
Anger at salary and bonuses paid to top executives RFU reported £40m loss and made staff redundant Three former chairmen of the Rugby Football Union have called for the mass resignations of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Miami owner denies 'controversy' over CWC place
Inter Miami CF co-owner Jorge Mas said there is "no controversy" surrounding the team's qualification to the 2025 Club World Cup after winning the 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters' Shield.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
The Growing Cost of Making C.E.O.s Safe
The tragic killing of UnitedHealthCare’s Brian Thompson has spurred companies to ratchet up security for their most senior executives.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
‘An act of rebellion’: Haitian theatre persists amid political crisis and violence
Thespians recognize continuing to rehearse is a perilous business – but they are determined to fight on . In a dimly lit rehearsal room in a city under attack, Jenny Cadet raised an imaginary ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate
Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
AI Data Centers Sprout and Grow With Increased Demand
Meta plans to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow
Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50
Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare Executive Fatally Shot on Shareholder Day in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Carville: Tucker Carlson driving controversial Trump nominations
Democratic strategist James Carville said he thinks the person with the most influence over President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominations is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Carville joined ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Real estate tycoon must pay $9 billion to avoid execution in Vietnam
A court in Vietnam upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a $12 billion embezzlement and bribery case.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Field grows in Democratic National Committee chair race
The field in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee is growing. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton jumped in on Sunday. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
College football brawls after controversial flag moves
Several players for some popular college football teams around the U.S. took to fighting as a controversial flag move grows in popularity. USA TODAY's Dan Wolken joins CBS News with more on the ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Why Stellantis’ chief executive Carlos Tavares was axed
Portuguese boss refused to budge on pace of EV transition as cries from suppliers, workers and government grew louderFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns
It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2
