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Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat Isn’t Just Good for Them—It’s Good for Business, Too
Worker safety should always come first. These tactics ensure you’re keeping your employees safe from heat stress.Inc. - 17h -
How Your Story Can Shape or Break the Type of Entrepreneur You Become
The lessons you learn early in life shape how you approach business – for the good or the bad.Inc. - 4d -
This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians
Anti-Trump boycotts are hurting businesses in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on cross-border spending by residents of British Columbia.NBC News - 2d -
Why Elon Musk’s Management Style Is So Innovative—and So Destructive
He dominates the electric car and rocket industries—and his name elicits a reaction from just about everyone in business.Inc. - 2d -
A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating
The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairsThe New York Times - 2d -
This Expert Says You May Be Overlooking Serious Legal Issues From Using AI at Your Company
As businesses jump on the AI bandwagon, many are underestimating the ‘true’ cost of using generative AI tools.Inc. - 1d -
The Power of Strategic Partnerships in a Competitive Landscape
Your business can do more by complementing your strengths than by tacking everything solo.Inc. - 1d -
5 Things to Tell Your Team During These Chaotic Times
In their obsession with the business they’ve created, entrepreneurs can sometimes forget their teams have other concerns.Inc. - 18h -
Florida baseball looking to win fifth-straight in midweek tilt with Stetson
Florida took care of business against Stetson on the road earlier in the year, and the Gators are looking to sweep the season series at home Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
British Steel: how its Chinese owner’s plans unravelled
From the outset there were doubts that Jingye Group could turn round the business where so many others had failedFinancial Times - 11h -
EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.The New York Times - 4d -
Emotionally Intelligent People Practice This Underrated Habit Daily to Build Trust and Strengthen Their Relationships
Founders and business leaders, take note: Relationships are about the long game. And the more you do this, the more others will value you over time.Inc. - 2d -
4/9: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser is joined by Kelly O'Grady and Jill Schlesinger to report on President Trump's back and forth on major global tariffs, and their impact on the business world, consumers' wallets, and ...CBS News - 2d -
4/13/2025: Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball
First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of ...CBS News - 2d -
Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly
Mr. Zuckerberg went to court on Monday in a trial focused on his social media company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape Meta’s business.The New York Times - 1d -
Meta could get broken up in an antitrust case. Why that may be good for its stock.
While Meta might prefer to keep its empire intact, spinoffs of its major businesses could unlock shareholder value in a number of ways.MarketWatch - 10h -
What Some Chinese Exporters Say About Trump’s Trade War
At the world’s largest wholesale market, in Yiwu, on China’s east coast, business owners aren’t getting orders from the U.S., and many don’t understand the purpose of the current 145 percent tariffs.Inc. - 4d -
A bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company. No injuries reported
A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway company, has exploded in a busy district of central Athens, authorities say, causing limited damage but no injuriesABC News - 4d -
Men’s basketball: Gophers add high-level scorer in transfer portal
The Gophers men’s basketball program kept up its busy April in the NCAA transfer portal on Sunday. Northern Colorado guard Langston Reynolds committed to Minnesota, becoming the fifth incoming ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GOP senator on Trump tariffs: 'What’s the endgame here?'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said on Sunday said he’s questioning President Trump’s “endgame” in his approach to tariffs, saying the ongoing “volatility” isn’t good for businesses. “One thing I ...The Hill - 2d -
British Steel to deploy emergency measures to save Scunthorpe furnaces
Firm in race against time to get key materials as business secretary says no guarantee it will get what it needs. British Steel is to deploy emergency measures in a race against time to save the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump's fight for Greenland pushes Earth's largest island into the spotlight
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.CBS News - 2d -
Highest-Grossing Video Game Movies Of All Time
Big business. A Scene From Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2025 kicked off with the next big video game movie--A Minecraft Movie. After only two weekends in theaters, it's made ...GameSpot - 2d -
“Expected to leave” – David Ornstein names another big name player who will leave Liverpool
It could be a busy summer for Liverpool with a lot of changes expected at the club.Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to join Real Madrid after refusing to sign a new contract at the club.Mohamed ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘The Citizen Kane of rock movies’: glam rockers Slade and their bid for cinema greatness
Fifty years ago, the Black Country legends made Slade in Flame, about a band screwed by the music business. It tanked and almost finished them. Now, as it’s re-released, the film is being seen as a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Liverpool are ‘in the mix’ to sign two defenders from the same Premier League club
Liverpool are poised for a busy summer transfer window, with journalist David Ornstein forecasting significant activity as manager Arne Slot seeks to imprint his vision on the squad.Despite the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘The sky won’t fall’: China plays down Trump tariff risks as stock markets rally
Chinese customs official says trade has diversified away from US in recent years and plays up its ‘vast domestic market’. Business live – latest updates China has played down the risk of ...The Guardian - 1d -
What soaring uncertainty means for the U.S. economy
As experts and business leaders say the lack of clarity around the tariffs is every bit as challenging as the levies themselves, data shows economic uncertainty is the highest it has been in years.NBC News - 1d -
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.The New York Times - 17h -
Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse
The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats China poses – not just accept them as the cost of doing business. Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see ...The Guardian - 15h