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

This startup’s AI platform could replace 90% of your accounting tasks—here’s how

Puzzle, a fintech startup, launches an AI-powered accounting platform that automates 90% of routine tasks, aiming to support accountants and streamline business finances.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Whoever wins, America will still need to turn itself around

National renewal will require elites to buy into a project of far-reaching reform

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Schroders shares tumble to lowest in over 10 years after warning on outflows

Incoming chief executive Richard Oldfield pledges to sharpen asset manager’s focus and execution

Business - Financial Times - November 5

The delicate task of granting the right to die

MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions

Business - Financial Times - November 11

The task for the next Archbishop of Canterbury is monumental

In many ways, the Church of England is an institution ill at ease with itself

World - Financial Times - November 16

Schroder and Johnson each score 20 as the Nets beat the Grizzlies 106-104

Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Schroders shares tumble after fund manager reports outflows

Shares of U.K. fund manager Schroders fell on Tuesday after it reported outflows in the third quarter and said more money would leave the firm in the fourth quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Harris vows to launch Puerto Rico task force

Vice President Harris vowed to launch “a new Puerto Rico Opportunity Economy Task Force” in the case she wins the presidency in a video posted Sunday to Instagram. “As president, I will bring down ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

'No creation, millions wasted on recruitment - Amorim's mammoth task'

The scale of the task awaiting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is made clear in the draw with Chelsea

Amorim 'not naive' over 'difficult' Man Utd task

Ruben Amorim says he is ready to face the challenge of the "difficult" job ahead at Manchester United.

The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homes

The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.

For new Stanford coach Kate Paye, following Tara VanDerveer is a tall task

Kate Paye is entering her first season at Stanford, replacing Hall of Famer Tara VanDerveer

Sports - ABC News - October 28

A CEO’s Guide to To-Do Lists: How to Organize and Prioritize Your Tasks

If you’re drowning in to-dos, here’s how experts say you can get your list in line.

Business - Inc. - October 29

For new Stanford coach Kate Paye, following Tara VanDerveer is a tall task

Kate Paye replaced Tara VanDerveer after years serving as coach-in-waiting and learning from the NCAA’s all-time winningest coach in the men’s and women’s game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Warren outlines key tasks for Democrats ahead of new Trump administration

Senator Elizabeth Warren is urging Democrats to fight back against former President Trump's return to the White House, outlining a four-part plan that includes fighting every fight in Congress, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires

New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could ...

Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to “act on our behalf across our work ...

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

Trump assassination task force issues subpoenas for ATF testimony

The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding ...

Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91

As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Richard Allen found guilty of murdering Indiana teens

An Indiana jury has convicted Richard Allen of the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The pair were found dead on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi.

Richard Allen found guilty in Delphi murders trial

Allen had been charged with two counts of murder and two additional counts of murder while committing or attempting to commit kidnapping.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

"Mornings Memory": NASCAR legend Richard Petty

In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.

Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’

The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Richard Childress Racing makes competition leadership changes

The changes include a new crew chief for Austin Dillon in 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Dennis Schroder scores 33 points, the Nets beat the turnover-prone Grizzlies 119-106

Dennis Schroder had 33 points and eight assists, Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder carry the Nets to a 116-115 win over the Hornets

Cam Johnson scored 34 points, Dennis Schroder had 14 points and 12 assists and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-115

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Stackhouse holding newly motivated Warriors defense accountable

New Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse provides accountability to a newly motivated Golden State defense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Concert tickets disappear from Ticketmaster accounts

Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.

Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?

The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the system

World - Financial Times - November 7

Jamie Lee Curtis deactivates her account on X

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis announced Wednesday that she has deactivated her account on the social platform X. She announced her departure from the social media platform via Instagram, writing in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal

Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

UFC 308 live updates: Topuria knocks out Holloway

Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria stops Max Holloway in the third round to retain his UFC belt.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

When prosecutors 'take a dive' — the purported ‘error’ in Richard Glossip's case

The Glossip case mirrors an unfortunate trend. Recently other prosecutors have also confessed illusory “errors.”

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Max Verstappen’s ruthless streak on show in battle with Norris | Giles Richards

World champion is not only quick but he is clever and his aggression is on show once more. Two races and two flashpoints, the world championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris is in ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Cecile Richards Is Trying to Ensure Abortion Stories Break Through

The reproductive rights activist Cecile Richards started a media project that merges activism and journalism on Instagram and TikTok, just days ahead of the presidential election.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

Moore, 59, was killed on Friday evening as the state pursues a rapid spree of killings. South Carolina has executed a man on death row, despite widespread calls for his life to be spared, including ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

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