Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.

Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago

Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters

CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Twitch sees uptick in views thanks to September subathons | StreamElements

StreamElements' September report shows that Twitch got a boost in watch hours thanks in part to major streamers' subathons.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection

The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Top US official warns of 'large uptick' in foreign spies targeting tech companies

The nation's chief counterintelligence officer, Mike Casey, is warning of a "large uptick" in foreign spies trying to secretly infiltrate U.S. tech companies.

Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?

Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.

Business - Inc. - October 28

This Company Created an ‘Easy Button’ for Sharing Information Securely

Two brothers with roots in national security built Virtru based on the insight that private companies have the same needs as government.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts

A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...

Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Security Tech Company Evolv Fires CEO Peter George

The chief executive was fired by the company board, not long after news of an internal investigation into its sales figures.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?

By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Why Everyone in Your Company Should Be a Salesperson

The country’s top sellers shared their advice at the Inc. 5000 Conference.

Business - Inc. - October 17

New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies aim to balance the technology’s promise with the need to protect against its risks

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles

Photo portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch

World - ABC News - October 21

Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles

Photo portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter

Ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter tells BBC Sport why Chelsea are now seeing the best of Moises Caicedo after his £100m move.

Why pharmacy chains are seeing mass store closures

Walgreens this week announced that 1,200 of its stores could close soon, while CVS, which is also in the process of major staffing cuts, announced Friday that CEO Karen Lynch was being replaced. ...

Ulta Beauty shares tick higher, even as company sees 'headwinds' in beauty industry

Retailer Ulta Beauty did not provide guidance for next fiscal year and said it expects near-term challenges to continue.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

These 9 Tips Can Help Protect You and Your Company From Fake Job Scams

In the last year, the number of phantom jobs offered online and on social media has grown quickly, multiplying the possibilities for identity theft and security breaches.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Tennessee is protecting minors from trans activism — why why won't Biden-Harris?

While the federal government is free to favor its transition-first, ask-questions-later approach, the Constitution does not bind Tennessee to that same choice.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Nvidia is the ‘single most important company’ for investors. These numbers prove why.

Nvidia’s stock packs the ability to take big swings regularly, even as the company’s market cap has swelled enough to garner large weightings in indexes.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Why GitHub’s Deal With Anthropic and Google Will Help Your Company’s Coders

GitHub is already a useful time-saving tool for developers, but with new AI powers injected from Google and Anthropic, it’s getting even smarter—and highlighting the future of writing code.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?

A survey has revealed that the practice is widespread, with many companies going as far as fake-interviewing too. Name: Ghost jobs.. Age: Old, but increasingly common. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue

Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Nautilus review – you can see why Disney gave up on this series

Prime Video's resurrection of Jules Verne’s prequel for Captain Nemo is deeply half-baked. The acting’s so bad that the best supporting performance is given by a dog. A good idea for a TV show is a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps

In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...

Hey, Bus Driver: Why Can’t You See Us?

Being disabled shouldn’t mean being ignored.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Why Constellation Energy’s stock is seeing a record selloff despite profit beat

Shares of Constellation Energy Corp. were in danger of a record selloff on Monday and were headed for their lowest prices since before the nuclear-power company signed a 20-year power-purchasing ...

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores

Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey

The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests

The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Postal Service anticipating 'uptick in ballots,' recommends voting by mail Tuesday

The United States Postal Service said it is anticipating an “uptick in ballots” and recommends that if people are going to vote by mail, they do it by Tuesday. “We continue to recommend that is a ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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