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At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health

Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.

The New York Times - 1d

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - 2d

Risers and fallers: Russell Westbrook turns back the clock

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - 2d

Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state

Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the world

Financial Times - 2d

A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ

A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.

The New York Times - 3d

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Wellema Hat Company Destroyed by Los Angeles Wildfires

The Wellema Hat Company was one of many local Los Angeles businesses destroyed by this week’s fires. Now its founders are figuring out how to — or even if they can — start over.

The New York Times - 4d

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.

Inc. - 4d

Media companies scrap streaming service Venu

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on the Venu Sports streaming service before it even started.

ESPN - 4d

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

The New York Times - 5d

The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires

With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.

Wired - 5d

How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025

Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.

Inc. - 6d

Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden ...

The Hill - 6d

As Bitcoin Booms, More and More Companies Are Taking a Stake

Businesses that have nothing to do with crypto still see BTC as a hedge against inflation or a way to entice investors.

Inc. - 6d

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - 6d

Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...

CBS News - 6d

Bitcoin Is Luring More Companies and Their Cash

It is a sharp pivot away from the cautious approach of the traditional corporate treasury, normally charged with safeguarding cash rather than chasing higher returns.

The New York Times - 6d

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Car companies have an infuriating software problem

Managing smooth updates is becoming ever more important with the spread of EVs and more sophisticated systems

Financial Times - Jan. 8

House of Huawei — inside China’s ‘most powerful company’

Eva Dou’s authoritative account of the secretive tech company that has become a flashpoint in US-China relations

Financial Times - Jan. 8

The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Toyota invests $44.4M in private Japanese spaceflight company

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 6

How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3