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The Memo: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO uncorks anger at insurance industry

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street is the latest moment to shine a light on the tensions roiling American life. On social media in particular, some users ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal

Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance market

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe

Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Petco’s new CEO wants to make these changes to its stores, as shares gain

When Joel Anderson took the helm at Petco Health & Wellness Co. earlier this year, he said he wanted to improve the pet-supplies chain’s profitability. On Thursday, he offered a more detailed ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer

Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Fake bomb threat targets homes of insurance executive killed in NYC: Police

Two residences owned by the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson were targeted Wednesday evening in what police are describing as a “swatting” incident, according to the Minnesota ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Oil prices little changed after OPEC+ delays production increase

OPEC+ is struggling to bring barrels back to the market with prices under pressure from soft China demand and strong U.S. production.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend

A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims

ABC News - Dec. 5

NYPD investigates bullet casing inscriptions in killing of insurance executive

Words ‘Deny’, ‘Defend’ and ‘Depose’ written on shells left at scene of shooting of UnitedHealth Group’s Brian Thompson

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Vodafone-Three UK merger set to ring changes on Britain’s mobile landscape

Deal will reduce number of operators in the country from four to three

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Six takeaways from the PM's 'plan for change'

The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Etsy Taps Eventbrite Leader as Finance Chief in Flurry of Executive Changes

The e-commerce company named Charles Baker as its next CFO, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Rachel Glaser, whose retirement was announced in late July.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

HSBC announces leadership changes in restructuring overhaul

Private banking head Annabel Spring set to leave with her role to be split between Gabriel Castello and Lavanya Chari

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Insurance losses from natural catastrophes set to top $135bn

Two-thirds of global losses were in the US after two devastating hurricanes

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Natural-Catastrophes Insured Losses to Top $135 billion in 2024, Swiss Re Institute Says

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized

‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers

Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costs

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Caleb Williams not happy about Bears' changes but vows to "keep going"

Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC, following Lincoln Riley after his freshman college season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Nadler to Relinquish Democrats’ Top Judiciary Post, Bowing to Calls for Change

Democrats’ longtime leader on the panel faced a challenge from Representative Jamie Raskin, and pressure from colleagues who wanted a younger, more strategic figure at the helm.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Powell calls for ‘change’ in ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that the U.S. is on an “unsustainable” fiscal path and called for a course correction days after the national debt topped $36 trillion for the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump changes White House counsel pick, tapping David Warrington

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced a change in his choice to serve as White House counsel in his upcoming administration, tapping his top campaign lawyer, David Warrington, for the job. ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change

Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Steph identifies Warriors change that could be here to stay

Steph Curry is open to the Golden State Warriors making a slight tweak to his usage on a nightly basis moving forward.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?

The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

5 Things to Change Now to Improve Customer Retention in 2025

Customer success is more than just a team.

Inc. - Dec. 4

What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Say About Climate Change

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet would include one person who calls global warming an “existential” threat and some who don’t accept it as a problem at all.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program

The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

BBC News - Dec. 3

What is Rob Manfred's 'golden at-bat' idea, and how would it change baseball?

Rule changes have been a hallmark of Rob Manfred's tenure as MLB commissioner. His latest idea is being met with skepticism by many.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Arteta red-card escape set to lead to law change

The IFAB is set to change the law on coaches interfering with the ball in play after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wrongly escaped a red card vs. Inter Milan.

ESPN - Dec. 3

With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech.

Wired - Dec. 3

FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations

The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Van Nistelrooy at work changing Leicester's 'style'

Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impression on the Premier League club's players, as he looks to ensure ...

ESPN - Dec. 3

Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms

Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.

NBC News - Dec. 3

How Biden Changed His Mind on Pardoning Hunter: ‘Time to End All of This’

The threat of a retribution-focused Trump administration and his son’s looming sentencings prompted the president to abandon a promise not to get involved in Hunter Biden’s legal problems.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Cohere’s Rerank 3.5 is here, and it’s about to change enterprise search forever

Cohere's new Rerank 3.5 AI search model processes queries in 100+ languages and improves enterprise search accuracy by 30%, revolutionizing how global businesses access and utilize their data.

VentureBeat - Dec. 2

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