The Activist Pushing Companies to Ditch Their Diversity Policies
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Inc. - Business
This Company's Business Travel Program Is a Hit With Gen-Z Employees
At one California company, even entry-level employees on the marketing team can apply for business travel. Here's why the leaders say it works.18 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Activists criticize high cost of Pope Francis' visit to East Timor, one of the poorest nations
East Timor pulled out all stops for Pope Francis’ historic visit to one of the world’s youngest and poorest countries to the tune of $12 million, drawing rebuke from activists and human rights ...4 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. antitrust enforcers are intervening early to examine whether a handful of big tech companies such as Nvidia are using their leverage to establish dominance over the burgeoning AI market.
U.S. antitrust enforcers are intervening early to examine whether a handful of big tech companies such as Nvidia are using their leverage to establish dominance over the burgeoning AI market.5 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Boeing agreed to raise wages by 25% for its largest union in a four-year pact aimed at preventing a strike, days before a potential walkout that would further strain the company.
Boeing agreed to raise wages by 25% for its largest union in a four-year pact aimed at preventing a strike, days before a potential walkout that would further strain the company.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Conservative activist launches $1bn crusade to ‘crush’ liberal America
Leonard Leo was architect of effort to secure conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe must push for low CO₂ bread, says fertiliser group chief
Yara International head calls for more government support in the production of green crop nutrients5 hours ago - Europe -
NBC News - Top stories
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he considers Harris ‘progressive’ and her policy changes are ‘pragmatic’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday called Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to moderate her views on fracking and "Medicare for All" "pragmatic," saying that Harris is "doing what she ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘This flies in the face of my morals and ethics’: My father cut my sisters out of his six-figure estate. Should I push back?
“Although there is time for him to change his mind, my dad is a stubborn man.”10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Stick to policy': Voters want less drama in Harris-Trump debate
Voters told BBC they want to hear more about policy from the candidates during Tuesday's debate.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
AI Lobbyists Want a Hand in Shaping Regulatory Policies
Government official need lobbyists' expertise as think tanks academics struggle to keep up with disruptive technological changes.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks
John Podesta presses China for ambitious goals on emissions while Beijing urges Washington to ‘maintain consistency’13 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Policy on immigrants and crime should focus on data, not feelings
I’ll be as clear as possible: A large body of research finds that immigrants do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.17 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Who's coaching Harris and Trump on foreign policy for Tuesday's debate?
Harris’ pragmatic foreign policy views have been shaped mainly by her White House advisers. Trump has no formal process but speaks to ex-officials who have stayed loyal to him and some GOP senators.23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Harris wants to challenge Trump on policy at debate
PITTSBURGH — Vice President Harris wants to challenge former President Trump on policy on the debate stage Tuesday, hoping to make a compelling argument that she’s stronger than the former ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Biggest brokers say insurers must ditch ‘arbitrary’ Ukraine exclusions
Aon and Marsh McLennan suggest resumption of cover is necessary to boost war-torn country’s economyYesterday - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
Companies issue record level of US debt to avoid market turbulence and election risk
Flurry of investment-grade bond deals as investors prepare for a potentially volatile autumnYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
‘Balance and diversity [was] a burning platform’: how Knight Frank is trying to shed its fusty image
Property agent of the British establishment is pushing overseas and diversifying its workforceYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Double standards on corporate diversity initiatives undermine business success
Proxy advisory firms, such as ISS, are wielding undue influence over corporate board decisions, often rejecting highly qualified Latino candidates in favor of activist investors, perpetuating the ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
UN seeks probe into death of American activist in West Bank
The United Nations is seeking a "full investigation" into the death of Aysenur Egzi Eygi, a Turkish American activist who was killed recently in the West Bank amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in ...Yesterday - United Nations -
ESPN - Sports
How Patrick Mahomes pushed rookie Xavier Worthy to be an immediate playmaker
Mahomes had been studying Worthy's tape from college long before the Chiefs decided to draft the receiver.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
52-year-old quit his job, bought a failing snack company for $250,000—now it brings in $103 million a year
In 2011, a burnt-out Charles Coristine left his Wall Street job and bought a "flatlining" snack company. Here's how he turned LesserEvil around.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Activist Ancora joins investors’ calls for a strategic review at Forward Air. Here’s what may happen next
Ancora joined a chorus of activist investors who are pushing Forward Air for a strategic review.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
A federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of a firm seeking assurance that it will be able to sell its minority stake in the parent company of former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
American killed in West Bank was longtime activist ‘bearing witness to oppression’, friends say
Ayşenur Eygi ‘was not a naive traveler – This experience was the culmination of all her years of activism’, says professor. Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American activist killed while ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Companies Like PwC Are Now Tracking Employee Location to Enforce RTO -- and It Could Backfire
PricewaterhouseCoopers is latest corporationto crack down on working from home.That could present some opportunities for startups.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Carl Icahn, Activist Investor, Faces Intense Scrutiny From Wall Street
The value of the 88-year-old activist investor’s company has fallen by nearly $20 billion. Mr. Icahn said that he was “absolutely not selling.”2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Biden to Sign Order Pushing Federal Grants to Projects With Labor Protections and Benefits
The outgoing administration is promoting the idea that economic growth should flow out of better conditions for workers.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer has united Israelis and Palestinians – both hate his arms exports policy | Jonathan Freedland
The UK government’s partial ban reflects its belief in the rule of law. But supporting Israel while defending Palestinians is a tricky balance to achieve. Does an early Nobel peace prize beckon for ...2 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
NatWest chair played down ties to oil company caught up in 1MDB fraud
Swiss PetroSaudi case has raised questions about bank’s process in appointing Rick Haythornthwaite2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Trump Calls for an Efficiency Commission, an Idea Pushed by Elon Musk
Donald Trump, in a speech in New York, said the commission would conduct a sweeping audit of the federal government and recommend “drastic reforms” for cutting waste.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra
A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
North Korean Spies Are Infiltrating U.S. Companies Through IT Jobs
Companies are unknowingly hiring North Koreans for hundreds of low-level jobs, giving isolated Pyongyang access to cash and intellectual property.4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Nvidia Invests in Japanese AI Company
Nvidia is investing in Sakana AI and partnering with the artificial-intelligence research company to spur AI development in Japan.4 days ago - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Topgolf Callaway Brands Intends to Split Into Two Companies
The board of Topgolf Callaway Brands is splitting the company into two businesses, unwinding the combination of the golf-club maker and driving-range operator after less than four years4 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Why Dem lawmakers are giving Harris a pass on policy proposals
“She doesn’t need to negotiate against herself. We’ve got the biggest possible tent right now,” said centrist Rep. Ann McLane Kuster.August 16