Small and Medium Sized Businesses Upbeat Despite New Uncertainties

Kiss the ring: business titans line up for Saudi Arabia and Trump

Plus, the chief executive at Prosus clinches his biggest deal yet and a new firm threatens the reign of FTI Consulting

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business

The fabric and crafts retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, and will now fold up its operations.

Inc. - Feb. 25

Southwest plane nearly collides with business jet on Chicago runway

A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing to avoid hitting a private business jet that was crossing the runway, narrowly avoiding tragedy at Chicago's Midway Airport. The National ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business

At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Trump seeks to run government like a business, for better and worse

Part of the appeal to President Trump’s supporters is that he is an experienced businessman, and many voters thought he would run the government like a business. One month into his second term, ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Video shows close call between plane, business jet at Chicago airport

As a Southwest plane coming from Omaha was about to touch down at Chicago Midway International Airport, the pilots pulled up and aborted the landing. Less than a half of a mile in front of them was ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others

Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia

The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.

The New York Times - 6d

5 Indispensable Tech Tools I Use as a Busy Founder and CEO

From AI chatbots to futuristic sunglasses, these tools are now a part of my day-to-day life.

Inc. - 6d

The São Paulo connection: a Brazilian gang is spreading its cocaine business into Australia

The PCC – First Capital Command – formed in a Sāo Paulo prison but is now spreading its tentacles around the world. In September 2020, the Australian Border Force intercepted 552kg of cocaine ...

The Guardian - 6d

7 Tips for Writing a Bestselling Business Book, According to the Pros

It takes more than a great idea to turn a book into a bestseller. Here are seven ways to write a bestselling book according to the pros who have done it.

Inc. - 5d

Identifying Brands as Black-Owned Can Pay Off for Businesses

Researchers found that the label helped raise awareness of businesses they might not have considered before.

Inc. - 5d

How we're navigating this uncertain market ahead of a busy week of earnings

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - 5d

Jamie Little's return to IndyCar part of a busy year for Fox Sports announcer

Motorsports viewers might associate Jamie Little with Fox’s coverage of NASCAR’s Cup Series

ABC News - 4d

Treasury Department suspends enforcement of ownership information reporting for millions of businesses

The Treasury Department has halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reporting for millions of businesses.

CNBC - 2d

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico raises risks, tough choices for businesses

U.S. businesses are bracing for the impact of President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. After months of threats and pushed deadlines, Trump said Monday he would go ahead with ...

The Hill - 1d

4 Mark Cuban Leadership Principles You Won’t Learn in Business School

Unconventional, even counterintuitive leadership advice from Mark Cuban.

Inc. - 1d

Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?

Jo Living says the skills required at a poker table can help employees in any business close deals and land promotions, and she's betting big on it.

CBS News - 1d

Baby Seal Who Was Rescued From a Busy Connecticut Street Has Died

The seal named Chappy, which had been found flat on its stomach on a cold, snow-encrusted street in New Haven, Conn., had an intestinal disease, a necropsy showed.

The New York Times - 1d

Labour raises cost of attending its business leaders’ summit by 66%

Delegate passes for corporate event at the party’s conference this autumn have been increased to £5,000

Financial Times - 15h

Trump Says US Banks Can’t Do Business in Canada. It’s Not That Simple.

President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung.

The New York Times - 8h

HSBC renames ‘eastern’ and ‘western’ businesses months after creating them

Sweeping geographic labels had sparked break-up speculation and been deemed inappropriate by some staff

Financial Times - 2h

This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert

‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.

Inc. - Feb. 20

How test-time scaling unlocks hidden reasoning abilities in small language models (and allows them to outperform LLMs)

A 1B small language model can beat a 405B large language model in reasoning tasks if provided with the right test-time scaling strategy.

VentureBeat - Feb. 21

How a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospital

Convinced a suspect was hiding evidence, police in Ohio ordered doctors at Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital to search his body cavity. The doctors refused.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Palisades nuclear plant signs agreement to build first of its kind small modular reactors in Michigan

Holtec International is trying to restart the Palisades nuclear plant and expand it with two small modular reactors through an agreement with Hyundai E&C.

CNBC - Feb. 25

2025 NFL combine: Small-college prospects to watch, including two OL worthy of being top-50 picks

You may not know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure do

CBS Sports - 6d

Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity | Sarah Manavis

The first all-female private flight into space funded by the Amazon tycoon’s Blue Origin company has little to do with female empowerment and a lot to do with PR . A pop star, a TV host and a ...

The Guardian - 4d

Christian Pulisic injury: AC Milan coach reveals 'small physical problem' for USMNT star attacker

The American international's game time has reduced over the past weeks, and Concacaf Nations League is just around the corner

CBS Sports - 4d

Buying small caps to find the next Nvidia can be risky. 5 questions to answer before starting

These early-stage businesses carry an elevated risk of failure. However, when successful, they can deliver significant growth and high reward for investors.

CNBC - 4d

Goodbye to the small schooler: Why fewer NFL prospects come from outside the FBS

Seven non-FBS players were at the 2025 combine, a 10-year low.

ESPN - 1d

Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump to sign more executive orders today, despite legal pushback on several of his directives

Trump is slated to sign more executive orders this afternoon. Several of his directives have already faced pushback during his first month in office.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan

The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to

Jony Ive, the man behind the look of Apple’s iconic brands says the firm’s co-founder specifically asked him not to consider ‘what Steve would do’. Sir Jony Ive, the innovative designer of Apple’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he would sign with Yankees in free agency despite old comments: 'It's in the past'

Guerrero previously said he wouldn't sign with the Yankees even when he was 'dead'

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times

Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.

BBC News - Feb. 24

'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth

Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.

ESPN - Feb. 24

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