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Israel accused of crimes against humanity over forced displacement in Gaza
Human Rights Watch says it has evidence that suggests ‘the war crime of forcible transfer’ of civilians. Israel is using evacuation orders to pursue the “deliberate and massive forced displacement” ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Why tech’s titans are moving right
Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way
Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
The delicate task of granting the right to die
MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questionsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylumWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests
Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Metals trader IXM bids to become China’s answer to Glencore
Chief executive Kenny Ives reshapes CMOC-owned firm and expands into lithium tradingWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Bondholders could make $14bn from emerging market restructurings, says Debt Justice
Campaign group says debt resolution in countries from Ghana to Ukraine means potential big profits for investorsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Drive-by shootings, arson and murder: Canada accuses India of campaign against Sikh activists
Officials point to a string of cases they suspect are part of a cross-border effort sanctioned by Delhi to silence separatists. On one summer night in Ontario, a Canadian Sikh activist received ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.
Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors
Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed
Environmental activist Paul Watson, who is detained in Greenland and facing possible extradition to Japan, has formally requested French citizenship after France’s Foreign Minister said his bid for ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
How activist Starboard may help boost value in Kenvue's skin and beauty business
Starboard Value and Kenvue seem to be aligned, and the conditions might be right for value creation.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile
Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee . When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Activist Jana is back in the kitchen at Lamb Weston – Here’s what could happen next
Jana Partners and Continental Grain plan to speak with the potato processing giant about its financial performance and the start of a strategic review.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
India protests Ottawa's allegation its home minister ordered targeting of Sikh activists in Canada
India has officially protested the Canadian government’s allegation that the country’s powerful home minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada, calling it “absurd ...World - ABC News - November 2 -
Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Activist Irenic backs Starboard's push to end News Corp's dual-class structure
Activist Irenic Capital Management said Tuesday that it would back fellow dissident Starboard Value's push to dissolve the dual-class structure at News Corp.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws
The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron
Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Activist investor Elliott Management has $5 billion Honeywell stake, seeks breakup
Activist investor Elliott Management has a $5 billion-plus stake in Honeywell and is pushing the company to break itself up into two businesses.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Our lone oil-and-gas stock strikes 2 smart deals — plus, AMD sharpens its AI focus
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago -
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Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request
A court in Greenland has again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition requestWorld - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
Imprisoned Belarus activist Maria Kolesnikova is considering asking for a pardon, her father says
The father of imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova says she's considering asking authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko for a pardon after more than four years behind barsWorld - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?
The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watch. Imagine for a moment ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor saysWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Archetype AI’s Newton model learns physics from raw data—without any help from humans
Archetype AI's 'Newton' model learns physics from sensor data, promising breakthroughs in industrial applications and scientific discovery.Tech - VentureBeat - October 17 -
Mitch McConnell privately called Trump a 'despicable human' and unfit for office, new book says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president this year but privately called him "stupid" and unfit for office.Top stories - NBC News - October 17
