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Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings
Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the linkFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Carter funeral may be attractive target for extremists, new security assessment warns
There are no known threats to the state funeral for Carter, but it is an attractive target "for violent extremists to attack," according to a new security assessment.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans officials were warned Bourbon Street was vulnerable to car-ramming
New Orleans city leaders were warned in a 2019 confidential physical security assessment that Bourbon Street was vulnerable to a vehicle-ramming attack.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels
The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks
Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Postecoglou shrugs off pressure with Spurs in need of January business
Tottenham’s injury-decimated squad will be tested to the maximum against Newcastle but the manager will not panic. January can be the crucial month in the lifespan of a Tottenham manager. During ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle
Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns
The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
How the End of Net Neutrality Could Impact Your Business
In a blow against efforts to enshrine a more equitable internet in the U.S., a court has blocked Biden administration efforts to enforce net neutrality laws, which could echo across the business ...Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Federal agencies warn of copycat attacks after Bourbon Street rampage
Federal agencies including the FBI warned of the potential for copycat vehicle ramming attacks after the deadly rampage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Business Owners Can Energize Their Teams and Hit Big Goals in 2025
Ditch predictable plans and inspire your team with bold moves and honest conversations.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcoholic beverages should carry a prominent warning label about the link between alcohol and cancer, according to the U.S. surgeon general. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late
Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemicFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Online traders warned to check tax return status
Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ incomeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble
Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching
All eyes are on the tech giant as its return-to-office mandate goes into effect, but some surveys show the policy could turn employees away.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business
Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nationFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Kickstart 2025: Actionable Business Growth Strategies for the First 90 Days
Learn to read your business’s metrics and refine your strategy accordingly at the start of the new year.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Moment pick-up truck enters busy street on New Year's Day
CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025Financial Times - Jan. 2 -
How an FBI Sting Stopped a Russian Smuggler but Not His Hong Kong Supply Route
The case showed how difficult it is to stanch the flow of equipment to Russia through China, which the U.S. accuses of helping Moscow sustain the military production it needs to continue the war.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts
Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn
Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
FCA Issues Warning on Unauthorized Meme Coin Project as Illegal Ads Persist
Yahoo News - Jan. 1 -
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Business trends, risks and companies to watch in 2025
Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?Financial Times - Jan. 1 -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - Dec. 31
