The ‘Low Wage 100’ spend more on share buybacks that enrich executives than on their businesses. Lawmakers are taking note.
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MarketWatch - Business
Richard Branson, business leaders renew call to end ‘inhumane’ death penalty ahead of scheduled executions
In a new video campaign, the Virgin Galactic founder called on business leaders to “be a voice for change” and sign the Business Leaders’ Declaration Against the Death Penalty.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Bernie Sanders says Ozempic can be produced for less than $100 a month
Sen. Sanders claims that the CEOs of major generic drugmakers said they produce and sell Ozempic for less $100 a month.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jon Jones 'more than likely' planning to retire after UFC 309, hoping to train with Alex Pereira
Jones vs. Miocic might be a double retirement fight for the UFC heavyweight titleYesterday - UFC -
NBC News - Top stories
Exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah kill 8 and injure more than 2,700 in Lebanon
Exploding pagers killed at least eight people and injured more than 2,700 in Lebanon, the country's Health Ministry said Tuesday.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Deckers stock split takes hold and shares slip
Shares of Ugg and Hoka parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. are down Tuesday after the shoe company’s six-for-one stock split took hold.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
The Hill - Politics
It’s official: America’s real wages are up under Biden-Harris
The average working-class American can now answer yes to the question: Are you better off now than you were under Donald Trump?Yesterday - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The Harris-Trump debate gave us more questions than answers on foreign policy
Foreign policy was not a major focus of the discussion, but what was said — and left unsaid — by the candidates was cause for concern.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Report: More Than 4 Million Older Workers Have Left the Workforce Since 2020
The silver tsunami is already making waves. And businesses in the trade and service industries will soon find it even harder to find workers, according to a new report.2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves more than 35 people dead, police say
A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
I haven’t had sex with my partner since his affair. We still share a bed – but I want more
I deserve a love life, whether it’s with him or someone else. How can I get over the way he’s treated me?. My partner and I have been together for more than 20 years. We loved each other and our ...2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet
Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
More than 30 bomb threats made in Springfield, Ohio, after false pets claims
At least 33 bomb threats have been made in Springfield, Ohio, since false claims — which were pushed by former President Donald Trump and his running mate — surfaced about Haitian migrants’ eating ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
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