Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox
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Politics - The Hill
Report: World wildlife populations dropped by nearly three-quarters in 50 years
Worldwide wildlife populations have shrunk by nearly three-quarters on average over the past 50 years, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said Thursday in the latest edition of its Living Planet Report. ...29 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard's Smith says
Starboard's Jeff Smith called on the company to assemble a special committee to investigate the matter, describing it as "flagrantly unethical."1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Pfizer’s stock dips after two former execs say they won’t support Starboard
Activist investor Starboard Value claims the pharma giant’s former CEO and CFO were “threatened” into backing current management.4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starboard plotted a campaign against Pfizer’s chief. Then a blank email dropped in his inbox
A seemingly misfired message has embroiled Albert Bourla and his company in a high-stakes activist battle4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Robert Kraft, professional sports leagues join forces with campaign against antisemitism
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation unveiled an ad titled "Time Out Against Hate" on Thursday in collaboration with major sports leagues.5 hours ago -
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Letby emailed colleagues asking them to be supportive, inquiry hears
The nurse told colleagues she had been "exonerated" and asked them to be "supportive", an inquiry hears.5 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Inflation Drops to Lowest Point Since February 2021
The steady decline shown in September data from the Labor Department supports a positive economic outlook after a shaky stretch.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Annual inflation rate drops to 2.4 percent, lowest since February 2021
Consumer prices rose slightly in September as the Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates and ease off the brakes of the U.S. economy. The consumer price index, a closely watched gauge of ...8 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Ikea posts first drop in revenue since 2020 after cutting prices
Flat-pack furniture retailer returns to policy of lowering furniture costs after pandemic-era increases10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
Hedge fund had enlisted help from ex-chair Ian Read and former finance chief Frank D’Amelio17 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
The about face comes as the board grapples with the activist's efforts, and just days before Starboard's Jeff Smith was slated to meet with the CEO, sources said.18 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series21 hours ago - MLB -
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Afghan accused of plotting terror attack worked as CIA guard, officials say
An Afghan man arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the Central Intelligence Agency, sources told NBC News.21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
House Democrats' campaign chief defends vulnerable members keeping distance from Harris
NEW YORK — Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the House Democrats’ campaign chief, is defending vulnerable lawmakers who have kept their distance from Vice President Harris while campaigning. Speaking ...23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mortgage applications drop 5.1 percent as rates rise despite Fed cuts
Mortgage applications dipped earlier this month as rates have been on the rise following a strong September jobs report. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped
Dame Ann Gloag said the "malicious allegations" have been a devastating threat to her legacy.Yesterday -
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Shelter cats and dogs run frantically as Israeli bombs drop on Beirut
Footage from an animal shelter in a Beirut suburb near the focal point of Israel's strikes shows cats and dogs running frantically as bombs drop. The shelter, which has rescued several animals ...Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Argentina’s Milei says his ‘regime of freedom’ not ready to drop currency controls
‘We are not communists,’ says president in Financial Times interviewYesterday -
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Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chiefs are 5-0 despite Patrick Mahomes having his career-worst numbers
If you'd been told before the season that the Chiefs would win their first five games, you'd think Patrick Mahomes was having another great season.2 days ago - NFL