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How Jeff Bezos can stop the bleeding at the Washington Post | Margaret Sullivan
The paper’s owner should show up – soon – to hold a town hall with the newsroom, answer questions, and take the heat. More than 400 newsroom staffers at the Washington Post pleaded with the ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom
Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC has reported its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boomABC News - Jan. 16 -
LeBron jokes about viral post, talks Bronny on Kelces' podcast
The Lakers star hopped on the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Washington Post Employees Plead With Jeff Bezos to Meet
In a letter, more than 400 employees asked Mr. Bezos, the company’s owner, to meet, saying they were “deeply alarmed” by recent decisions at the paper.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Wall Street stocks post biggest rally since Trump’s election victory
Easing underlying US inflation and strong bank earnings boost equitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos
Journalists say in letter ‘trust has been lost’ and seek in-person meeting with billionaire owner over paper’s future. Over 400 staff members at the Washington Post have sent a letter to Jeff ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank's massive scale pays off
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank’s massive scale pays off
The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Experian Posts Revenue Growth in Line With Guidance
The company reported total revenue growth of 8% at constant exchange rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and confirmed its guidance for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Lazio part ways with falconer over 'penis' posts
Lazio have parted ways with their falconer, the Serie A club said on Monday, after local media reported that he had shared images of his penile implant on social media.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Lazio fires eagle mascot handler for posting graphic photos of prosthetic genitalia
The handler also faced criticism for speaking positively of Benito MussoliniCBS Sports - Jan. 14 -
British Airways owner’s transatlantic focus lifts shares to post-pandemic highs
Airline group doubles down on premium business between Europe and USFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed
Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie's growth is slowing.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Moderna’s stock tumbles to post-COVID lows after revenue outlook disappoints
Moderna’s stock tumbles after a disappointing outlook for revenue and the need to accelerate its cost-cutting plan.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Jennifer Rubin resigns from Washington Post
Jennifer Rubin has resigned from her position as a columnist at The Washington Post amid a period of internal strife at the outlet to begin the new year. Rubin, who has been a columnist at the Post ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
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Newsom announces executive order centered around rebuilding post-fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced an executive order centered around rebuilding in the wake of the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires on Sunday. “I'm worried about issues of rebuilding as ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Joan Didion and Mike Davis understood LA through its fires. Even they couldn’t predict this week
Fire is an inextricable part of the region’s identity, as the writers knew. But the way this divided city burns has been transformed. Talking about fire and Los Angeles is an exercise in ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics
The troops are exposed, green, loyal—and dying by the thousands in front-line combat against Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
The Washington Post Is Limping Into Trump's Second Term
Financial struggles and concerns over editorial strategy rattle staffers at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication; rivals poach top talent.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Amateur hour: We need to fine-tune post-COVID changes in college sports
The transfer portal and names, images and likeness (or NIL) endorsement deals together have created a formula for disaster in college sports.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
How Narvar is using AI and data to enhance post-purchase customer experiences
How Narvar's new tech is using AI to harness the power of 42 billion consumer interactions a year to improve retail operations.VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated. Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absenceFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Post-cold war peace ‘well and truly over’, warns David Lammy
Foreign secretary says keeping the British people safe means standing up to Russia. The post-cold war era is “well and truly over” and keeping the British people safe means standing up to Russia, ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
We get a sneak peek at the post-LeBron/Steph era tonight
Cavs vs. Thunder. Wemby vs. Giannis. The future of the NBA will be showcased. But the winner of the post-LeBron/Steph era audition is already decided.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
James Woods posts video of fire engulfing neighbor's home: 'Leaving'
Actor James Woods posted a video of a fire engulfing his neighbor’s home in the Pacific Palisades, an epicenter of one of three wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. The Emmy-award-winning ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique
Marauding gangs and political unrest since October’s polls have driven thousands of Mozambicans across the border into Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages. On a sunny Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Slot on Salah posts: Not focused on outside noise
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said he does not focus on what is being said about the club online after forward Mohamed Salah sparked further speculation about his future with a cryptic social ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force
The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Greenlaw's 49ers future in doubt after ominous social media posts
Dre Greenlaw's future with the San Francisco 49ers is in doubt after social media posts hinted at the linebacker's possible departure in free agency.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Fujitsu’s UK goodwill wiped out in wake of Post Office scandal
Japanese technology group decided to restrict bidding for government contractsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Washington Post cutting 4 percent of workforce
The Washington Post plans to cut nearly 4 percent of its total workforce in the coming days, the company said Tuesday. A Post spokesperson said the cuts are part of plans to make larger changes ...The Hill - Jan. 7
