Elon Musk Suggests the Us Should Privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak

Vance suggests other industries won't get tariff carve-outs

Vice President Vance on Wednesday said that industries other than U.S. automakers have asked for exemptions on tariffs, but suggested that the Trump administration would not extend further carve ...

The Hill - 1d

Cramer suggests Trump is upending the way investors evaluate stocks

CNBC's Jim Cramer reflected on Wednesday's uneven day of trading and suggested that President Donald Trump is changing the way investors view stocks.

CNBC - 21h

Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives

In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.

Inc. - Feb. 21

China’s private sector needs more than warm words

Reviving the nation’s animal spirits will require consistent efforts to win investors’ trust

Financial Times - Feb. 23

JPMorgan Chase sets aside $50bn for direct lending in private credit push

Move by Wall Street bank comes as increasing number of groups bypass traditional debt markets

Financial Times - Feb. 24

After Public Clash Over Tolls, Hochul Tries to Persuade Trump Privately

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said that she and President Trump discussed congestion pricing, which Mr. Trump has moved to kill, in an unscheduled meeting on Friday.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

How private equity played a role in Red Lobster and TGI Fridays bankruptcies

In 2024, 21 restaurant and bar chains filed for bankruptcy. Ten of those had been backed by private equity, according to PitchBook.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private

Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

BBC News - Feb. 26

She Interrupted a Town-Hall Meeting and Was Dragged Out by Private Security

The City of Coeur d’Alene revoked the license of a security firm after its plainclothes guards forcibly removed a woman. The police said they were investigating the incident.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest

Financial Conduct Authority says some investors may be losing out as industry rapidly expands

Financial Times - Feb. 26

National Urban League calls on Pulte to privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The National Urban League is urging William Pulte, the newly confirmed director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to complete the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The two ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Multiple New Orleans Privateers players under investigation for gambling violations

The Privateers hold just a 4-25 record and are tied for last in the Southland Conference.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26

New Orleans Privateers onboard rapper Master P as President of Basketball Operations

The New Orleans rapper is looking to bring the winning culture back to New Orleans men's college basketball.

ESPN - Feb. 27

NTSB blames private jet's crew for near-miss at Chicago airport

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pinned blame on the near-collision at a Chicago airport earlier this week on the crew of the private jet that passed in front of a ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Space stocks climb after successful private landing on the Moon

Space stocks are climbing in premarket trade on Monday, after the private space company Firefly Aerospace successfully landed on the Moon.

MarketWatch - 3d

Private Lunar Lander Blue Ghost Aces Moon Touchdown

The accomplishment makes Firefly the first private outfit to put a spacecraft on the moon without crashing or falling over.

Inc. - 3d

King Charles III welcomes Canada's Trudeau for private talks at royal residence

Britain’s King Charles III has given a warm welcome to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two met for a private audience at the monarch’s royal residence Sandringham

ABC News - 3d

A Private Space Mission Just Successfully Landed on the Moon for the First Time

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has touched down successfully, and marks a key milestone in NASA’s quest to have private companies deliver shipments of equipment to the lunar surface.

Wired - 3d

Walgreens’ breakup looms as $10 billion sale to go private is reportedly in the works

Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is closing in on a roughly $10 billion deal to sell itself to Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm, which would then take Walgreens private and ...

MarketWatch - 2d

A look at the historic mission to get private lunar lander on the moon

Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made the first fully successful landing on the moon by a private firm. Mark Strassmann looks at the mission behind the historic feat.

CBS News - 2d

23andMe special committee again rejects CEO Wojcicki's take-private offer

23andMe's special committee of independent directors on Monday rejected CEO Anne Wojcicki's proposal to take the distressed genetic testing company private.

CNBC - 2d

Pegula flies Austin finalists to Indian Wells on private jet

Jessica Pegula flies the other four finalists of the ATX Open from Austin to Indian Wells in California in her private jet.

BBC News - 2d

Nordstrom posts better-than-expected earnings ahead of going-private transaction

The company is not offering guidance for 2025 or hosting an earnings call, as it prepares to go private.

MarketWatch - 2d

Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February

Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.

Inc. - 1d

A private spacecraft is about to land on the moon — the second in less than a week

For the second time in a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft aims to land on the moon. The robotic lander was developed by the company Intuitive Machines.

NBC News - 23h

David Cameron joins Jeb Bush’s private equity firm

Former UK prime minister takes up part-time, paid advisory role at ex-Florida governor’s Finback Investment Partners

Financial Times - 1d

Private-equity buyout activity slows down in a troubling sign for investment banks

Dealmakers in private equity say economic uncertainty is making sponsors more cautious.

MarketWatch - 1h

Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks

A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big Tech

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Should Men Wear White Jeans?

Our critic explains why Frenchmen love crisp denim, and what you can learn from them about how to style these statement pants without looking too contrived — on either side of Labor Day.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Should you invest in gold this March?

This March could be a good time for prospective gold investors to take action. Here are three reasons why.

CBS News - 2d

How should Trump deal with Putin?

Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

BBC News - 1h

ESPN plans to add user-generated content to upcoming 'flagship' streaming service

ESPN plans to add user-generated content features in its upcoming streaming application, which will cost either $25 or $30 per month, sources say.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Another Live-Service Game Is Shutting Down, With Dauntless Going Offline Soon

Dauntless , the free-to-play Monster Hunter-like from developer Phoenix Labs, will shut down May 29. In a short and to-the-point statement from the official Dauntless X account , it was made ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Clint Hill: "Secret Service Agent Number 9" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1975, 60 Minutes' Mike Wallace spoke with Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto JFK's limousine after the president was shot. Hill, who was forced to retire early because he ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

NHS chief’s shock resignation puts focus on Streeting’s vision for health service

Minister reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

Financial Times - Feb. 25

National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs

National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cuts

The Hill - Feb. 26

Forest Service workers fired in Trump cuts warn of "unforeseen consequences"

Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could lead to unintended consequences

U.S. national forests are maintained by an army of Forest Service workers, but recent cuts could have the forests looking very different this summer.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Elon Musk Suggests the Us Should Privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak

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