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Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border

Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.

BBC News - Dec. 9

India’s Luxury Property Market Is a Boon to Trump’s Business

The Trump Organization finds a warm welcome in India, where status-hungry home buyers clamor for a famous American brand.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Column: It may be set in a small town, but 'Somebody Somewhere' was epic television

HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' which came to an end with Sunday's finale, may have seemed like a small-town dramedy. In truth, it was a heroic quest — and deserves to be seen that way.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9

Arteta rues 'small margins' but how reliant are Arsenal on set-pieces?

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues "small margins" after the Gunners miss chance to move to within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Don't try to be cool: 12 tips that'll make you better at small talk than most

This year, CNBC Make It interviewed dozens of experts about what to say, which questions to ask, and what key mistake to avoid during small talk.

CNBC - Dec. 8

If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster

A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Just Stop Oil activist, 77, faces jail recall as wrists too small for electronic tag

Gaie Delap was sent to prison in August for her part in disruptive protests on M25 in November. . A 77-year-old activist is facing recall to prison because her wrists are too small for an ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration

During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Scars of December: A pivotal Cold War-era battle in Greece quietly passes its 80th anniversary

Eighty years ago, the December Uprising of 1944, known as the Dekemvrianá, turned Athens into a battlefield as British-backed forces clashed with communist-led resistance fighters in the waning ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Max Verstappen and George Russell show no appetite for small talk at spicy drivers’ dinner

It has become tradition in recent years for Lewis Hamilton to organise an end-of-year dinner for Formula One’s drivers at the final grand prix in Abu Dhabi; a chance to put aside differences and ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

We need the best of business innovation in government

Growth that does not make working people better off is pointless

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act

A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Analysis-China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs

Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposing the limits of the European Union's electric vehicle tariff scheme. The ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Rome needs a small miracle to pull off the Vatican’s jubilee

The city’s overstretched infrastructure faces its toughest test with an expected influx of Catholic pilgrims

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Small asteroid explodes in Earth's atmosphere

A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Police raid migrant smuggling ring accused over small boat Channel crossings

More than 500 officers participated in the operation, which was co-ordinated with British, French and European agencies. Police have carried out dawn raids in several cities in Germany and France ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry

Ice-cream production in this quiet Ecuadorian town began in the mid-20th century in a convent for Franciscan nuns

ABC News - Dec. 4

Western businesses in China hold on to hopes for Trump 2.0

Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick

Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.

CBS News - Dec. 3

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

AT&T plans to plow $20 billion into buybacks in signal of business turnaround

AT&T’s stock is rising as the company will bring back share repurchases alongside an expected $20 billion-plus in continued dividend commitments over the next three years.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest Book Club pick: "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan

Oprah Winfrey unveils her latest Book Club selection, "Small Things Like These," a powerful story set in 1985 Ireland. She and author Claire Keegan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the book.

CBS News - Dec. 3

AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged

Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey’s return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Carlsberg Sells Russian Baltika Breweries Business

Carlsberg agreed to sell its Russian Baltika Breweries business, ending a long-running legal dispute sparked after the Russian government seized control.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy

'What I enjoy doing is trying to disappear and not do the same thing over and over again,' says the actor with three recent releases: 'Juror #2,' 'The Order' and 'Nosferatu.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees

Meet the companies innovating, inspiring, and operating at the very top of their games.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam

Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.

Inc. - Dec. 3

German Economy Minister Habeck to open business summit in Nairobi

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?

UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountability

Financial Times - Dec. 3

A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it's unlikely to reach the US border

A small migrant caravan has set out from southern Mexico, heading north, but is unlikely to reach the U.S. border after authorities broke up two other small caravans headed to the United States ...

ABC News - Dec. 2