7eleven Owner Set to Replace Its Leader with First Foreign Ceo

7-Eleven owner set to replace its leader with first foreign chief

Japan’s Seven & i expected to act after options narrow to takeover by Canada’s Couche-Tard or forging new path

Financial Times - 9h

Trump wants to use $5 million 'gold cards' to replace foreign investor visas

Trump proposes creating a type of green card program for wealthy foreign investors that would give them permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for $5 milllion.

NBC News - 4d

Tech Leaders Should be First to Support “Day of Unplugging”

Whether you urge your team to reduce tech use for a day, a week, or a season, you’ll be glad you did it.

Inc. - 4d

The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted

The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.

The New York Times - 2d

Arrival of US tariffs set to embolden Canada’s new leader

Plus, ex-Barclay boss Staley seeks redress in London courts and markets await expected ECB rate cut

Financial Times - 19h

Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons

Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

BBC News - 6d

Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water

Utah is gearing up to make history as the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems if Gov.

NBC News - 5d

Who needs a CEO? Not Intel. Its stock has soared this month without one.

Intel joins short list of companies doing well without permanent CEOs, but the balance of corporate power still tips toward having someone at the helm

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy

In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row

The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said ‘the free world needs a new leader’ and that it was up to Europeans to take this challenge. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and ...

The Guardian - 2d

Luigi Mangione appears in court for first time since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO death

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in front of a New York City hotel, appeared in court Friday for the first time since he was arraigned ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances. It’s a bustling morning at the Dongmen wet market, in inner-city Taipei. Mr Yu is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles

Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days

ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

ABC News - 6d

Amazon unveils Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip

Amazon Web Services enters emerging race against tech giants days after Microsoft revealed its quantum chip. Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday announced Ocelot, its first-generation quantum ...

The Guardian - 3d

Live updates: Trump praises Musk at first Cabinet meeting; DOGE panel dissects foreign aid

President Trump is convening his first Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk in attendance , while Congress is working to enact his agenda.

The Hill - 4d

Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 22

Utah seems set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.

CBS News - 6d

Nigeria ex-military leader for first time admits regret over cancelled poll

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

The D&D Monster Manual Just Got Its First New Edition In Over A Decade

Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Monster Manual ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Palisades nuclear plant signs agreement to build first of its kind small modular reactors in Michigan

Holtec International is trying to restart the Palisades nuclear plant and expand it with two small modular reactors through an agreement with Hyundai E&C.

CNBC - 5d

Amazon touts its first quantum computing chip a week after Microsoft's unveiling

Amazon revealed its first chip for quantum computing, and said its design will help the online retailer build highly efficient hardware systems.

CNBC - 3d

State Street, Apollo team up to launch first of its kind private credit ETF

Wall Street is eager to provide access to private equity and credit to the masses, and ETFs are the obvious wrapper.

CNBC - 2d

The Influence of Foreign Aid

America is losing a diplomatic tool the government has relied on for decades.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Ahmed replaces Carse in England's Champions Trophy squad

England bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of the remainder of the Champions Trophy and will be replaced by leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed.

BBC News - 6d

Testosterone replacement therapy is rising in popularity. What is it?

Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT, has surged in popularity, but there are potential risks. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 5d

Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz

Financial Times - 4d

Replacing Buttler as captain the sensible thing to do - Agnew

Replacing Jos Buttler as captain could rejuvenate him as a player and is the sensible thing for England to do after Champions Trophy exit, says Jonathan Agnew.

BBC News - 4d

Nonprofit replaces foster kids' trash bags with luggage

Comfort Cases has provided more than 250,000 packs to children across the U.S.

CBS News - 3d

220 requests to replace Paris 2024 Olympic medals

A total of 220 requests have been made to replace medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Mint has said.

BBC News - 2d

How the 49ers will replace Samuel after trade to Commanders

Who will need to step up for the 49ers? Or will they look to replace him in free agency or at the NFL draft?

ESPN - 1d

Flat owners 'seething' at £8.8k a year service fee

Flat owners at an Manchester apartment block rail against a 249% service charge increase from April.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces

Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...

ESPN - 6d

Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook

The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...

Inc. - 4d