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How U.S. Firms Battled a Government Crackdown to Keep Tech Sales to China

An intense struggle has unfolded in Washington between companies and officials over where to draw the line on selling technology to China.

The New York Times - 1d

US supreme court to hear fuel firms’ challenge to California’s emission limits

State has exemptions under Clean Air Act to set vehicle emissions standards higher than federal limits. The US supreme court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge ...

The Guardian - 19h

How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?

As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.

The Hill - 1d

Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words

Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".

BBC News - 1d

Software Firm ServiceTitan Hits $9 Billion Valuation

ServiceTitan’s shares opened at $40 more apiece than the IPO price.

Inc. - 1d

Lawyer of suspect in healthcare exec killing explains client’s outburst at jail

Thomas Dickey said Luigi Mangione was irritated about his treatment and lack of representation but is calmer now . Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the New York murder of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Austrian energy firm OMV cancels contract with Russia's Gazprom

Yahoo News - 2d

US West governors adopt bipartisan resolutions on environment, energy, healthcare

Governors from the U.S. West came together this week to adopt a set of bipartisan resolutions, with a goal of solidifying state and federal partnerships on environmental policies, as well as ...

The Hill - 3d

Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements

Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner. The Norwegian oil company Equinor is being sued over ...

The Guardian - 3d

Court finds neo-Nazi planned attack at law firm

Cavan Medlock had a Nazi flag and a knife when he targeted the immigration law firm, a court finds.

BBC News - 3d

Trump-led trade agenda looks lucrative to Washington law firms

Plus, the clearest sign yet that dealmakers are enthusiastic about the incoming administration

Financial Times - 4d

Eye Opener: Suspect in healthcare CEO shooting charged with murder

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is charged with his murder. Also, evacuations are underway in Malibu, California, as strong winds fuel a fast-moving brush fire. ...

CBS News - 4d

FirstFT: Man charged with murder of healthcare executive

Also in today’s newsletter, Lula in intensive care, and Wall Street’s ‘Merger Monday’

Financial Times - 4d

Luigi Mangione charged with murdering healthcare CEO in New York

The 26-year-old man was taken into custody at a McDonald's in the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday.

BBC News - 4d

Law firms lean into the business of prediction

Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients

Financial Times - 4d

US healthcare deal advisers seek lighter supervision

Experts expect Trump regulators to be less hawkish on challenging proposed acquisitions in the sector

Financial Times - 4d

Suspect in healthcare CEO's killing arrested at McDonald's

A prosecutor says Luigi Mangione, 26, who was denied bail at an initial court appearance, is likely to be charged with homicide.

BBC News - 4d

Charges in New York expected soon in United Healthcare CEO's slaying

A suspect in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday in possession of a gun and multiple fake IDs, officials said.

NBC News - 4d

How did a healthcare CEO become a target of such violent hatred? | Francine Prose

I’m horrified by the assassination of Brian Thompson. I’m also horrified that we let people die without medical care. Assassinations are despicable. I don’t much care if the targets are politicians ...

The Guardian - 5d

Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry

A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’

Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgrounds

Financial Times - 6d

Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints

Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

United Healthcare CEO’s Killing Shows Companies’ Challenges in Protecting Top Leaders

From spending tens of millions on security to holding virtual shareholder meetings online, many businesses must take significant measures to keep CEOs safe.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Eye Opener: Manhunt continues for healthcare CEO killer

New details have emerged about the possible suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Meanwhile, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of California, triggering a tsunami ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds

Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare

Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies . In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson , while Thompson’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Rocket Firm CEO Wants to Protect Satellites With Space Weapons

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Authorities hold briefing on United Healthcare CEO shooting

Watch live coverage as the New York Police Department and other authorities hold a briefing on the fatal shooting of the United Healthcare CEO in New York City.

NBC News - Dec. 4

US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults

Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3