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‘I opt to fly private — no matter what the cost’: The caviar in first class tastes like burnt plastic. Whatever happened to airline standards?
“I truly feel sorry for the poor souls who are subjected to these kinds of horrors.”Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
MP disturbance matter for police, says minister
The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Age matters when it comes to boards
There is often bias towards candidates with established records, but companies should not be afraid to take a chance on youthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Every Vote in Every State Matters
Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Higher for longer no matter who’s in charge
The reasons we aren’t going back to a cheap money environment are structuralWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
The bear who was a private in the Polish army
The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter
The SEC’s comments largely focus on the allocation of previously incurred card misclassification charges between revenue and expense, Discover said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Power, as well as price, matters in a well-run economy
That’s the lesson to take from both the founding of the Bretton Woods system 80 years ago and the Biden administration todayWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter
Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Why mispronunciations like ‘Eye-ran’ matter
American politicians insisting on “Eye-ran” in the alarming context of escalating conflict in the Middle East should be seen as intentional xenophobia.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
The Big Question: Do job titles really matter?
As one Big Four accountancy firm creates a new ‘managing director’ grade, does what you’re called at work actually count?World - Financial Times - October 25 -
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?
Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and BeyoncéEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
Who will decide this election — does it even matter?
The game of deciding who decides elections is a complex one, with no clear definition of who decides the outcome, and the interaction of all individuals in groups is what ultimately decides the ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The 2024 presidential election will be historic no matter who wins
Kamala Harris would be the first woman to serve as commander in chief while Trump would be the second president in history to win a non-consecutive term.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?
Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters
BBC’s Anna Foster reports from swing state Pennsylvania, explaining its crucial role in the outcome.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it matters
More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – are voting this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy. More than 80 countries are heading to the polls in 2024 , ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Why the name of a national park was switched from Snowdonia to Eryri
For many Welsh speakers, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa are the names they have used all along.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
The Scandal of the Indonesian Leader’s Son and the Private Jet
It was a major blow to the Everyman image cultivated by President Joko Widodo, who stepped down on Sunday.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
Can the private sector deliver Labour’s housebuilding boom?
Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?
Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they needBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Carried interest: private equity’s tax break
The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunesBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest
Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiersWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Private jets, carried interest and non-doms
Plus, Harvey Schwartz leaves a troubled fintech’s board and BHP sends mixed messages about interest in buying its rivalWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts
Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager
Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assetsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity
PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Ivy League endowments struggle with private market downturn
Some universities have issued bonds to meet funding needs as a dealmaking dearth weighs on investment returnsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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I Saw Colleagues’ Private Messages Mocking Me
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Yousaf accuses Musk of 'scouring' private messages
The former first minister claims the X owner has a team of people working to "besmirch" his reputation.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas TuchelSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Why BBC Tory leader debate is not happening, and why it matters
A planned Question Time special on BBC One has been called off following objections from Kemi Badenoch.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Why the World Bank and IMF matter more than ever
As global co-operation wilts, the twins must adapt to new realitiesWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Podz offers matter-of-fact perspective on Klay's Warriors exit
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski shared how he's approaching a 2024-25 NBA season without Golden State icon Klay Thompson.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Liverpool, Salah show Chelsea's kids why experience matters
Mo Salah didn't have the best game, but a goal and assist were enough to beat Chelsea.Sports - ESPN - October 21