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President-elect Trump's relationship with Elon Musk raises ethics concerns

Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump met in Texas Tuesday to watch as Musk's company SpaceX test launched its largest rocket. The two have had a close relationship throughout the election, ...

California Ballot Measure to Raise Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour Fails

Voters rejected a plan to boost the lowest hourly wage rate by $2, which critics said would raise prices and lead to job cuts.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Palo Alto Networks Full-Year Guidance Disappoints; Shares Slip

Palo Alto Networks raised its outlook for the year and said revenue climbed in its fiscal first quarter fueled by further subscription growth.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Travelers from the United States, Britain, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Wordware raises $30 million to make AI development as easy as writing a document

Wordware, a San Francisco startup, raised $30 million to simplify AI development with a natural language platform, enabling non-coders to build AI agents without traditional programming.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

BJ's Wholesale Club to Raise Annual Membership Cost, Ups Guidance

The bulk retailer raised its earnings guidance after announcing it would increase its annual membership fee for the first time in seven years and add more fresh food to its shelves.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Gap shares surge as it raises guidance, touts 'strong start' to holiday

Gap said Old Navy's sales fell after hurricanes led to store closures and warm weather deterred sales in its kids category.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.

The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, ...

Walmart Says It Will ‘Probably’ Raise Prices, and the Controversial Reason Is Eye-Opening

The question now is how business leaders should react and prepare — especially in the context of other early warning signs.

Business - Inc. - 15 hours ago

Israeli Spy Agency Investigates Missing Jewish Community Leader in U.A.E.

The disappearance of a Chabad rabbi prompts fears of Israeli citizens being targeted outside of Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 hours ago

Don’t ‘boy mum’ me. These stereotypes around raising children do enormous harm | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Biology can play a role in how girls and boys behave. But it’s parents who turn small differences into big ones. According to the internet, I’m a “boy mum”. It’s not a term I’d heard until I gave ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation

World - ABC News - October 25

Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims

Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...