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EU’s new agriculture chief seeks more funds for small farmers

Christophe Hansen seeks changes to bloc’s multibillion-euro farm subsidy scheme

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Omnicom aims for a Mad Men comeback with $13bn Interpublic deal

Tie-up fulfils long-held ambition of chief John Wren as industry fights threat from large tech groups

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions

The foreign secretaries of Bangladesh and India have met in Dhaka to discuss their strained relations, including the growing tensions after former Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina fled into exile ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border

Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television

HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9

Arteta rues 'small margins' but how reliant are Arsenal on set-pieces?

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues "small margins" after the Gunners miss chance to move to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry

A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’

Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgrounds

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Texas aims to become key part of Trump’s immigration plans

For the past four years, Texas has made itself an adversary of the White House on immigration.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry

While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration

During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports

A bipartisan bill introduced by four members of Congress seeks changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport

ABC News - Dec. 6

Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds

Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Rocket Firm CEO Wants to Protect Satellites With Space Weapons

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026

Waymo is setting its sights on its next location: the Sunshine State.

NBC News - Dec. 5

China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026

Waymo says it's setting its sights on the Sunshine State for its next expansion.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Rome needs a small miracle to pull off the Vatican’s jubilee

The city’s overstretched infrastructure faces its toughest test with an expected influx of Catholic pilgrims

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets

Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratings

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Small asteroid explodes in Earth's atmosphere

A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump takes aim at US Steel deal

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick

Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.

CBS News - Dec. 3

How Amazon Aims to Feed Whole Foods’ Growth With Mini City Stores

Whole Foods is expanding its small format Daily Shop locations to offer fresh produce, groceries, and prepared meals for residents in metropolitan neighborhoods.

Inc. - Dec. 3