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Biden pardons 5, including late civil rights activist and Virginia Speaker
President Biden on Sunday announced pardons for five individuals, including multiple civil rights advocates, and commuted the sentences of two others. “America is a country built on the promise of ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here’s how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Breaking down the Supreme Court's TikTok ban decision
The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Chinese activist Teacher Li’s memecoin launch divides dissident community
‘Teacher Li’ is among the most prolific sources of unfiltered information from behind China’s Great Firewall. But an attempt to monetise it has proven controversial. On Monday, two parallel visions ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition before inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in, as Democrats follow Trump in ignoring some conventions.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Influential activist short-seller firm Hindenburg Research says it is shutting down
Founder Nathan Anderson says he and his team are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives after just eight years.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Breaking down Biden's farewell address
President Biden delivered his farewell address Wednesday at the White House. The president touted his accomplishments and warned of an "oligarchy" taking shape in the U.S. CBS News' Margaret ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Breaking down Trump's involvement in ceasefire negotiations
Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Italian police accused of making female activists remove underwear and do squats
Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday. Italy’s interior minister has been urged to open an investigation into police in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
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Just Stop Oil activists spray-paint ‘1.5 is dead’ on Charles Darwin’s grave
Two women arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at Westminster Abbey in London. Just Stop Oil (JSO) supporters have spray-painted “1.5 is dead” on Charles Darwin’s grave after ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Germany welcomes release of German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home
Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to GermanyABC News - Jan. 13 -
How Trump could break Bitcoin
Donald Trump's promise to turn the U.S. into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation and his proposal to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve could lead to increased government oversight, ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
The Old World Is Breaking Down. A New One Is Breaking Through.
Four trends are converging to make life much scarier.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
US activist Weinstein wants to be ‘white knight’ of UK stock market
Saba Capital founder says aim of his firm’s campaign against seven investment trusts is a new strategy to help small investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Activist Browning West wants to collaborate as CAE selects a new leader. Here’s what can happen next
The firm sent a letter to the aviation services company's board, calling for a collaboration as CAE shops for a new CEO.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Breaking down the unconditional discharge sentence for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his New York "hush money" trial conviction. CBS News' Jessica Levinson, Weijia Jiang and Katrina Kaufman have analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84
Anita Bryant Dry, known popularly Anita Bryant — a singer and crusader against the progress of gay rights — has died at the age of 84, her family announced in an obituary.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams
A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts
Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boardsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life
Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital
Sales of fizzy drink from London hoped to raise money and send a message to big firms ‘investing in armed trade’. Gaza’s healthcare is on the brink of “total collapse” , according to the UN, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Why climate activists are becoming more radicalized (and why that’s not a bad thing)
So, how can we make sense of what comes next for the climate movement by looking back to the Civil Rights Movement?The Hill - Jan. 6 -
LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record
With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
How to handle a stock market downturn — without breaking down
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Try this experiment.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Breaking down the Jets head coaching candidates as their search begins
The Jets need to find the right coach. The search for him is underway. We’ll break down each candidate as we learn the full list.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Climate group calls for Biden to pardon activists for museum demonstrations
An international climate advocacy organization called on President Biden to pardon four activists charged with felonies in connection with climate demonstrations before leaving office. Two of the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
BREAKING: Canucks' Thatcher Demko Leaves Game Against Seattle
The goaltender made 11 stops on 12 shots against before leaving the match.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In
A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
‘I was very lucky’: activist and blogger Lu Yuyu on escaping China
Released from prison in 2020 after being jailed for ‘picking quarrels and provoking trouble’, he became increasingly desperate to leave – before seizing his opportunity. As he trekked up the lush ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
