It’s in the interest of US business to stand up for the rule of law
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‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear
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FCC chair says U.S. will defend interests of its tech giants as European rules stoke tension
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Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?
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The EU law that’s threatening to up-end the antiquities market
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If Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?
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Nvidia stock tries to make a stand — but this chart shows what it's up against
It's been a tough six weeks.CNBC - 5d -
Donald Trump halting anti-bribery laws will harm, not help US companies
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South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment ruling nears
In a final statement at his impeachment trial, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos as a bid to inform the public of the danger ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
American Bar Association backs 'rule of law' after Musk calls for judges to be impeached
The American Bar Association this week rejected attacks on the court system and the legal profession, after billionaire Elon Musk used his X platform to call for the impeachment of judges who have ...NBC News - 1d -
Joann closing all of its remaining stores and going out of business
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Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business
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The São Paulo connection: a Brazilian gang is spreading its cocaine business into Australia
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Labour raises cost of attending its business leaders’ summit by 66%
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Zelensky wants US to 'stand more firmly' on Ukraine's side
US support is crucial, Zelensky says hours after the bust-up with Trump at the White House.BBC News - 4d -
How Brands Like Airbnb Use Storytelling to Stand Out
Inc.’s Sarah Lynch outlines why multichannel marketing matters–and how to make your brand’s messaging memorable.Inc. - 20h -
US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance
Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
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WATCH: Hollywood gears up for its biggest night
Jaclyn Lee and Kelley Carter bring ABC News Live backstage on the red carpet ahead of Sunday night’s Academy Awards.ABC News - 4d -
Emboldened Kremlin Steps Up Efforts to Seize Businesses in Russia
The legal onslaught on Moscow’s second-largest airport has been seen as part of the Kremlin’s wartime drive to seize control of key assets still in private hands.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Kiss the ring: business titans line up for Saudi Arabia and Trump
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PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
PayPal Open is designed to unify the payment company's fragmented suite of enterprise solutions under a single brand.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone
For Frank Keller, it’s a pivotal moment at PayPal.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Supreme Court declines to take up challenge to Tennessee law restricting drag shows
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law restricting some drag performances, allowing the first-in-the-nation law to remain largely intact. In a brief, unsigned ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
The US is losing its next generation of health scientists
The U.S. research and training infrastructure is under attack by the Trump administration, and there have been destructive consequences.The Hill - 3d -
Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables business in US for $1.7bn
Asset manager upbeat on sector despite Donald Trump’s anti-green agendaFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others
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5 Indispensable Tech Tools I Use as a Busy Founder and CEO
From AI chatbots to futuristic sunglasses, these tools are now a part of my day-to-day life.Inc. - 6d -
Trump Says US Banks Can’t Do Business in Canada. It’s Not That Simple.
President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung.The New York Times - 20h -
College basketball hot seat rankings: Where 17 underwhelming coaches stand as high-major carousel picks up
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It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner
Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence . Donald Trump and his lieutenants have done Germans an enormous ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Conan O'Brien swipes at Trump with 'Anora' joke at Oscars: Americans 'excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian'
Conan O'Brien is seemingly taking a knock at President Trump at the Oscars, saying audiences are happy to see fictional film characters stand up to "a powerful Russian." "You know 'Anora' is having ...The Hill - 3d -
Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff
Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Standing up against the devil’: how the far right tried to co-opt Dietrich Bonhoeffer biopic
In the US, Todd Komarnicki’s biopic of the theologian murdered by the Nazis was marketed using Maga rhetoric. The film-maker explains the heartbreak this caused him. A Hollywood veteran’s biopic ...The Guardian - 1d
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Cutting FE college funding is not how you tackle the skills shortage
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