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It's the SBA's Most Wonderful Time of Year: National Small Business Week
Don't miss out on the programming that the Small Business Administration is rolling out, along with some pretty sweet grant opportunities from businesses such as eBay.Inc. - Business -
Small Business Scam Update: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission advises business owners to beware of fake invoices, shifty business coaches, and fake business directory listingsInc. - Business -
Why Small-Business Owners Are Optimistic About 2024 Revenue--but Not the Economy
A new survey unpacks the reasons behind entrepreneurs' rosy outlook and reveals why they're less bullish on the economy overall.Inc. - Business -
How Instagram's Algorithm Tweak Could Help Small Businesses
This could be a big boost for companies that rely on social media to reach customers--it may be time to adjust your marketing plans.Inc. - Business -
Disaster Loans Provided a Lifeline. Now Small Businesses Owe Billions in Fees.
The government has referred 860,000 delinquent Covid loans for collection—tacking on billions of dollars in fees for small-business borrowers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Mixed Bag for Small Businesses Seeking Federal Contracts: More Money, Fewer Winners
The government spent a record-breaking $178.6 billion on small businesses. But the federal small-business contracting base is still shrinking.Inc. - Business -
Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape
Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".BBC News - Top stories -
There's No Business Like White House Business
Donald Trump may be an entrepreneur, but that doesn’t mean he’s a good steward of the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ethical business in an evil world
How western corporates should (belatedly) think about their Russia exposureFinancial Times - World -
Small boats migrant arrivals top 7,500 this year
Home Office figures show 7,567 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boats so far this year.BBC News - Top stories -
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.
A growing number of companies are offering 401(k) plans that promise employees a degree of predictability, with retirement paychecks they can count on for life.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Zeke on Cowboys reunion: 'Unfinished business'
Ezekiel Elliott said he signed with the Cowboys because he has "unfinished business" after spending the first seven years of his career in Dallas.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Australian Low-Cost Carrier Bonza Goes Into Administration
Bonza, a startup low-cost carrier in Australia that competed with local heavyweights Qantas and Virgin Australia on some routes, has gone into administration, a process similar to U.S. bankruptcy.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Australia -
Trump's Gag Order Violations Cost $9,000
The judge holds the former President in contempt at his trial and threatens jail time, but not yet.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Parents struggle to afford soaring summer camp costs
Inflation's impact has been felt in nearly every facet of U.S. consumer spending, including summer activities, with many parents saying they are unable to afford the spiking costs of summer camps. Nancy Chen has some tips on what parents can do to ...CBS News - Top stories -
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.BBC News - Top stories -
More than 700 people arrive by small boats in a day
A total of 711 people were detected crossing the English Channel on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
Costuming a Small Army of Virgins for the Met Opera’s ‘El Niño’
The challenge for Montana Levi Blanco, the Tony-winning costume designer for John Adams’s oratorio, was how to keep straight so many Marys.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How Business Leaders Could Address Antisemitism on Campus
Business executives who are concerned about antisemitism on college campuses have other options for influencing the schools’ actions, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes.The New York Times - Business -
Samsung's Net Profit Quadruples as Chip Business Rebounds
The South Korean tech giant’s flagship semiconductor business swung to profit on higher memory-chip prices amid the artificial-intelligence boom.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Leaking made it harder to do business - Sterling
Former civil service boss says the leaking of papers during Covid meant ministers were reluctant to bring forward sensitive items.BBC News - Top stories -
Amazon cost cuts drive operating margin into double digits for first time
Amazon's operating margin jumped past 10%, topping a prior high of 8.2% in 2021.CNBC - Business -
Inside America'sPriciest Resort,Where the Cheapest Homes Cost Millions
Sea Island’s 31561 ZIP Code is so exclusive that properties trade without ever having hit the market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecastABC News - Top stories -
Estimated cost of World Cup matches in Vancouver has doubled since 2022
The estimated cost of staging matches at BC Place Stadium during the 2026 World Cup has more than doubled over the past two years to $483 million to $581 million Canadian ($351 million to $422 million U.S.)ABC News - Sports - World Cup -
College costs are skyrocketing. Let’s help students bring them down.
Before students take the leap—and tens of thousands of dollars in loans—Congress and colleges should help make sure they have the full picture.The Hill - Politics -
The Guardian view on the cost of a cashless society: the most vulnerable will pay | Editorial
The pandemic accelerated the shift away from notes and coins. But China and others are realising that transition has a price. One of the idiosyncrasies of China’s huge appetite for luxury goods has been the high sales of man bags – a niche item in ...The Guardian - World -
Democrats signal further increases to defense funding could come at cost for GOP
Prominent Democrats said Wednesday that any increases to defense spending beyond the budget limits agreed to as part of a bipartisan deal last year must also be met with parity for domestic programs. In remarks to the press on Wednesday, Senate ...The Hill - Politics -
On challenges big and small, our leaders haven’t learned that nationalism is not the answer | Rafael Behr
Brexit and Scottish independence have benefited Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf – now both are suffering the consequences. Brexit isn’t working, and there are potholes everywhere. Those are not equivalent challenges. Fresh asphalt heals cracked ...The Guardian - World -
PG&E Nears Deal With KKR for Stake in Power Business Spinoff
The California utility is seeking regulatory approval to sell KKR part of a new company that would house most of its power generation business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
PG&E Nears Deal With KKR for Stake in Power Business Spinoff
The California utility is seeking regulatory approval to sell KKR part of a new company that would house most of its power generation business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Japan Tobacco reshapes supply chains to protect Russia business
Cigarette maker’s chief says its four factories and 4,000 workers in the country are operating as usualFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Japan Tobacco reshapes supply chains to protect Russia business
Cigarette maker’s chief says its four factories and 4,000 workers in the country are operating as usualFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
CVS’s stock suffers biggest drop in 15 years as Medicare Advantage issues weigh on results
Shares of CVS Health Corp. plunged Wednesday toward their biggest selloff in 15 years, after the pharmacy and healthcare-services company missed first-quarter earnings expectations as the Medicare Advantage business weighed heavily on results.MarketWatch - Business -
Dell Alienware m16 R2 Review: Gaming Power in a Business Suit
This laptop packs an all-day battery for work, a smooth screen, and enough power to run your favorite games.Wired - Tech -
Resetting 49ers' roster, position battles after busy 2024 NFL Draft
Matt Maiocco takes a look at the 49ers' roster after they drafted eight players and signed a bevy of undrafted players over the weekend.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Amazon Offers Its Q AI Assistant to Business Users
Looking beyond e-commerce storefronts,Amazon's AI system is aimed at allbusinesses, and can evenwrite code to support them.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
How gloves transformed prize fighting from an illegal bloodsport into big business
We sometimes think of the widespread use of gloves as the innovation that civilized boxing. In reality, it’s more like the gloves are what gave it the veneer of respectability it needed in order for people to start making real money off the sport.Yahoo Sports - Sports