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Tsunehisa Katsumata, Top Executive in Power Plant Meltdown, Dies at 84
He was sued and prosecuted for his actions as chairman of the Japanese power company that ran the Fukushima nuclear facility when it failed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Iran claims German-Iranian dissident died before he could be executed
Top Iranian officials previously referred to an execution when reacting to Jamshid Sharmahd’s death on 28 October. Iran has claimed that an Iranian-German duel national who had been sentenced to ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Iran says German-Iranian died before execution was reported
The judiciary contradicts state media reports from 28 October that Jamshid Sharmahd was put to death.Top stories - BBC News - 17 hours ago -
Texas 'shaken baby syndrome' execution and One Direction's Liam Payne dies: Morning Rundown
Robert Roberson, Texas execution, Liam Payne death, Argentina hotel, Russian propaganda, Kamala Harris Fox News interview, early voting data, Disney ticketsTop stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Lynda Obst, executive producer of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and associate producer of ‘Flashdance,’ dies at 74
Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82
Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed
An Iranian official has claimed that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran execute himWorld - ABC News - 17 hours ago -
Iranian official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be put to death; Iran earlier said it executed him
Iranian official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be put to death; Iran earlier said it executed himWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Why mature executives return to study for an EMBA
Fiftysomething graduates share their motivations and experiences of studying alongside younger classmatesBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
Judge upholds execution warrant in 'shaken baby' case
A judge in Texas denied a motion by lawyers for Robert Roberson to throw out the execution warrant against him. Roberson is scheduled to be executed Thursday and would be the first person put to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Senior VW executive deported from China
Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’
UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his jobBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
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How FTX’s Young Executives Shattered Their Parents
As their children are sentenced for fraud, the parents of FTX’s top leaders have described their disbelief at how the crypto exchange upended their lives.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Why N.F.L. Executives Are Fascinated by the Colts’ Quarterback Dilemma
Indianapolis’s decision to bench Anthony Richardson has raised eyebrows around the league, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
A Mastercard executive addresses this burning investor question
Some investors worry it’s going to get harder for Mastercard to find more cash to displace. Its CFO sees plenty of runway ahead.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science
High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnoutBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla
Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Wars and activism drive demand for executive security
Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks riseBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state’s highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups
An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate ranks.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Former Outfest executive director Damien Navarro sues the organization
Former executive director Damien Navarro is suing Outfest for discrimination and retaliation after his contract was not renewed amid the nonprofit's financial turmoil. Outfest is known for its ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14 -
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned
After rumors surfaced of a potential shutdown for Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant , the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is not true and that Year 2 content is still ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Trump suggests he will ban transgender athletes through executive action
Former President Trump on Tuesday signaled he would ban transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity though an executive order if he wins reelection next ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Indra Seeks Acquisitions to Bolster Defense Business, Executive Chairman Says
The Madrid-listed technology and defense group is involved in active negotiations to absorb more than 10 companies.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts
A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.Top stories - CBS News - October 17
