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Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denies asking U.S. to act against Hong Kong, China in landmark trial
Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as a measure of press freedom in the city.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.
Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors
Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed
Environmental activist Paul Watson, who is detained in Greenland and facing possible extradition to Japan, has formally requested French citizenship after France’s Foreign Minister said his bid for ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
How activist Starboard may help boost value in Kenvue's skin and beauty business
Starboard Value and Kenvue seem to be aligned, and the conditions might be right for value creation.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
Pakistani human rights activists condemn arrest of lawyers on charges creating a security risk
Pakistan’s police have arrested a Pakistani lawyer and her husband who are known for taking on human rights cases, drawing criticism from rights groupsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile
Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee . When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France
A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Activist Jana is back in the kitchen at Lamb Weston – Here’s what could happen next
Jana Partners and Continental Grain plan to speak with the potato processing giant about its financial performance and the start of a strategic review.Business - CNBC - November 2