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Business - CNBC
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.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election
Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...10 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire
If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election
The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Starboard Value's Jeff Smith says Salesforce has 'a lot more to go' and can increase profitability
Salesforce has become more profitable in the past few years, but one activist investor says there's more for the software company to do.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starboard calls for Pfizer board to ‘hold management accountable’
Jeff Smith tells activist investor conference that pharma group’s recent returns are ‘not adequate’4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Kenvue shares surge after activist Starboard takes stake
Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in Kenvue, which spun out of Johnson & Johnson in mid-2023.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Starboard reportedly takes big stake in Tylenol maker Kenvue
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a sizeable stake in Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol and Listerine, and is seeking changes, according to reports Sunday night.5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'
Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.October 19 -
Business - CNBC
The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Death of architect of October 7 attack on Israel represents a devastating blow to Palestinian militant groupOctober 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that
Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.October 17 -
Business - The New York Times
Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May
Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.October 17 -
Tech - ABC News
Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
The Orionid meteor shower is about to peakOctober 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s music break may turn more voters than you think
Based on psychological studies I performed during the 2016 election, the presence or absence of music makes a significant difference in the way people perceive political candidates.October 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
It May Soon Be Much Easier To Cancel Your Subscriptions (We Hope)
It's not uncommon for some online services or memberships to make it exceedingly difficult for users to unsubscribe or quit. The prevailing business theory behind that was apparently meant to ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
'It's too late for the boys, but may happen again'
The mum of one of four boys killed when their car came off a road says a fence could have changed everything.October 17 -
Business - Inc.
Why Powell and Yellen May Have Pulled Off the Impossible With the Economy
Nobody thought they could tame inflation without a recession, but the Fed chair and Treasury secretary seem to have managed a macroeconomic marvel.October 17 -
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Top stories - CBS News
Menendez brothers hope new evidence of abuse may help case
Erik and Lyle Menendez are asking the courts to consider new evidence of abuse that may sway a new conclusion in the case against them for their parents' death. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Starboard-Pfizer battle strains Guggenheim’s relationship with drugmaker
Boutique adviser’s work for two former executives has threatened its lucrative ties to the vaccine makerOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid
Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults
A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?October 15 -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
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Politics - NBC News
Steve Kornacki: Biggest obstacle for Harris may be President Biden
NBC News National Correspondent Steve Kornacki is at the big board to analyze a brand new NBC News poll on the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris, and ...October 14