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The Death of Yahya Sinwar, and Execution Halted in Shaken Baby Case

Plus, closing time for Kmart.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution

ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.

Behind the Texas court decision to stay Robert Roberson's execution

The Texas Supreme Court ruled to stay Robert Roberson's execution after a last-attempt appeal by his lawyers and lawmakers was granted. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.

Starbucks taps former Chipotle executive as global chief brand officer

In his first week on the job, CEO Brian Niccol said improving the company's branding was one of his four priorities to turn around the U.S. business.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Robert Roberson expected to testify before legislative panel after execution stay

The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.

Robert Roberson Execution on Hold in Texas Shaken Baby Case: What We Know

With his execution on hold, Robert Roberson is set to testify at a Texas House hearing about his conviction, which was based in part on a questionable diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Brazil securities regulator accuses eight former Americanas executives of insider trading

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Watch Live: Texas inmate absent from hearing after his execution was paused

Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.

Robert Roberson not testifying before Texas House committee after halted execution

Texas lawmakers did not hear testimony from Robert Roberson Monday. The death row inmate was expected to testify at a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing just days after his ...

China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand

A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand

World - ABC News - October 23

Nigeria drops money laundering charges against detained Binance executive

US citizen who heads financial crime compliance at crypto exchange had been held since February

World - Financial Times - October 23

More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership

As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential

Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation

Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issue

Sports - ABC News - October 25

What You Need to Know to Work Effectively With an Executive Assistant

It’s time to stop doing everything yourself in your business. Find how to work seamlessly with your executive assistant for daily success.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase

Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conduct

World - Financial Times - October 28

VW executives defend deep cuts: 'We cannot continue as before'

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Should we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?

A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges

Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.

Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd, German-Iranian Opponent Who Lived in U.S.

Jamshid Sharmahd had been accused of helping in a deadly terrorist bombing in 2008. Another Iranian prisoner, the Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, is in the hospital.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident after years in captivity

Berlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ‘inhumane regime’ after 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd put to death. Iran has executed a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist after years in ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Germany recalls ambassador from Iran as it protests the execution of an Iranian German prisoner

Germany has protested to Iran over the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces

World - ABC News - October 29

Not just the rank-and-file: In-office mandates cause executives to quit

One-third of executives faced with in-office work mandates plan to leave their employers, highlighting a stark reality of potential crises in leadership and organizational stability as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Berlin summons Iran ambassador over execution of German-Iranian

Daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd says family let down by US and German governments’ failure to save him. Germany has recalled its ambassador to Tehran and summoned the Iranian charge d’affaires in ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

McDonald's executives say E. coli outbreak is 'behind us'

The outbreak isn't expected to have a material impact on McDonald's business, CFO Ian Borden said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Coalition calls on next president to focus on executive branch transparency, accountability

A coalition of groups is calling on the next president to focus on executive branch transparency and accountability. In a letter dated Tuesday to former President Trump and Vice President Harris, ...