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Trump picks hedge fund exec Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
President-elect Trump announced a barrage of new picks for key roles in his administration, including hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be his treasury secretary. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports ...Politics - NBC News - 9 hours ago -
Money from oil execs flows to Trump
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
New Virtua Fighter Is In Development At Sega, Exec Confirms
Last year at The Game Awards, Sega announced new entries in multiple franchises within their backlog, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Streets Of Rage. Today, one of the company's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Borderlands Movie's Massive Failure Detailed By Lionsgate Exec
The Borderlands movie may not get much attention during Oscar season, but it's probably going to be a contender at the Razzies for the worst film of 2024. The reviews were brutal and it made ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path
Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy
President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
This Former Apple Exec-Turned Real Housewife Wants to Disrupt Hair Care
Inc. sat down with Bozoma Saint John, founder of hair care company Eve, who just joined the cast of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees
Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Meta Poaches Salesforce Exec to Build AI Business Tools
The goal of the newly formed team at Meta ‘is to make cutting-edge AI accessible to every business.’Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
What's next for Daniel Jones after split with Giants? NFL execs weigh in
The league noticed the way Jones handled his exit, and there are ample reasons to believe he can bounce back elsewhere.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage
Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting upWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Hallmark exec says actors Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete 'aging out': lawsuit
Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people” for Hallmark roles, saying that “our leading ladies are aging out,” ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
McDonald's Execs Seek to Rebuild Trust After E. Coli Threatens Sales Rebound
The fast-food giant seeks to rebound from an E. coli outbreak and maintain its focus on value offerings for diners.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton has chosen Ford executive Peter Stern to be its next CEO after Barry McCarthy stepped down earlier this year.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO
Peloton on Thursday said it has appointed Peter Stern, a Ford executive and the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to be its next CEO and president.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Giants reportedly expected to name Zack Minasian new GM, joining brother Perry as MLB execs
Zack Minasian will join his brother Perry as the general manager of an MLB team. Zack will be named the GM of the San Francisco Giants, according to reports.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Higher taxes will make it harder for Britain to build 'the next Nvidia,' tech execs say
Startup founders and investors slammed capital gains tax hikes in the U.K., saying it would make it harder for the country to succeed as a global tech hub.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts
Following comments on Google's earnings call about continuing cuts, employees wanted answers at the company's latest all-hands meeting.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Hims & Hers shares rally on results, but execs say GLP-1 drug shortage ‘is not abating’
Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. rallied after hours on Monday after the wellness platform bumped its full-year sales forecast higher, as its efforts to offer more personalized care and more ...Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
This interview mistake is an 'absolute' red flag, says tech exec—here's how to avoid making it
Failing to listen to the question you're asked is the top red flag during a job interview, says Gillian Munson, Vimeo's chief financial officer.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Scale AI Exec Michael Kratsios to Rejoin the Trump White House as Part of Its Transition Team
The former Trump White House CTO joined the data labeling startup in 2021. It has been accused by contract workers of vague payment policies.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
Hyundai names North American exec Jose Munoz as CEO, effective Jan. 1
Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday named Jose Munoz as the next president and CEO of the South Korean automaker, effective Jan. 1.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
State of play at Man City: Pep Guardiola's future, squad uncertainty and exec turnover
Four straight defeats and uncertainty around Pep Guardiola's future suggest that Man City are heading for a period of transition. Where do things stand around the club ahead of some critical games?Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check
The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.Politics - Politico - 2 days ago -
OpenAI’s Altman Latest Tech Exec to Lend a Hand to New San Francisco Mayor
The AI leader joins the transition team for Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a political neophyte.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Giants exec Pat Hanlon takes issue with ESPN's Elle Duncan mocking Daniel Jones
On Thursday, outgoing Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had some things to say about the circumstances that led to his benching.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities
Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding
Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds
Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn
Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker NvidiaBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Morning Report — Congress starts the funding sprint
In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
EU governments struggle to fund green transition
Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installationsWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Britain’s bold plan to create super funds
The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strongBusiness - Financial Times - November 14
