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Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Tiny French town left €10m fortune by a man who had never been there
Thiberville in Normandy receives windfall worth five times annual budget from a Paris resident who was named after it. Throughout Roger Thiberville’s long life, he never once visited the Normandy ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
The Most Exciting Tech for Your Business at CES 2025
Some of the weird and wonderful gadgets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show could help you run your company (or at least have more fun).Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation riseFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Dollar dominance means tariffs are not the only game in town
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverageFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeezeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into workFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rageFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
TikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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Hyundai pours $16.7bn into EV development at home as it braces for Trump tariffs
World’s third-largest carmaker is grappling with tougher competition abroad and sluggish demand in South KoreaFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The silent business of digital identity has remade Relx
Company once known as Reed Elsevier has moved from legal and scientific publishing into AI fraud detectionFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Fed braces for Trump inflation bump
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Meta’s factchecking partners brace for layoffs
Meta has provided over $100m for certified organizations to conduct factchecks on its platforms since 2016. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end factchecking on Facebook and Instagram in the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses
The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025
In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
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Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom
UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events marketFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Samsung’s profit estimates disappoint as it fights for Nvidia’s AI business
Fourth-quarter earnings hit by greater investments in advanced chip manufacturingFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta retreats from fact-checking content: what it means for businesses
The changes could make it easier for users to criticize brands or implicate them in conspiracies, and harder for brands to force takedowns.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Lenovo launches AI-powered business and gaming PCs at CES 2025
Lenovo unveiled its lineup of AI-powered business, consumer and gaming PCs at CES 2025 with a focus on smart AI for all.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
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Russia claims capture of Ukrainian front-line town
Ukraine has not acknowledged the fall of Kurakhove in the war-torn region of Donetsk.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
The man making a business out of China’s burnout generation
Li Jianxiong was a highflying marketing executive in Beijing until a breakdown sent him to the west on a wellness voyage of discovery – just as his peers were losing faith in the Chinese Dream. Li ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds
Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses
Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church
With the second coming of Donald Trump, things will be different.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses
The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile regionABC News - Jan. 6 -
Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn't confirm it
Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the town of Kurakhove after a monthslong battleABC News - Jan. 6 -
Karl-Anthony Towns Shares 5 Places to Visit in NYC
The New York Knicks center-forward and N.B.A. All-Star shares the places that excite him when he’s not on the hardwood at Madison Square Garden.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production
Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5
