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US dealmakers forced to adjust as unions flex their muscles
Workers’ groups increasingly adopt strategies used by activist hedge funds to exert pressure on companies
These incarcerated women are leaving prison with a certified license to make people feel beautiful. The program ‘gave me a chance to feel human again’
The license is also helping them earn way more than they did before prison. Read More
Daimler Truck reaches deal with United Auto Workers, averts U.S. strike
Daimler Truck agreed to a new labor contract on Friday with over 7,300 hourly workers represented by the United Auto ...
Oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region damaged in Ukraine drone attack, authorities say
Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region was damaged in a Ukraine drone attack, local authorities said on Saturday.
Compensation deal agreed for Slot to join Liverpool from Feyenoord
The compensation package is £7.7m, plus £1.7m in add-ons.
How a trio of 20-something entrepreneurs used the ‘Terminator gene’ to help launch $16.7bn investment firm
“Everyone thought we were totally mad,” Chris Hulatt recalls of the moment he and his co-founders dropped out of the ...
Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest rates
Could the white sands of Denmark give the Med a run for its money?
Plus: how to rent the perfect Scandi summerhouse
How Anglo American turned into prey
The 107-year-old South African mining group, long resistant to change, has now rejected a takeover offer from BHP
What new aid really means for Ukraine — and for Putin
Kyiv will have to husband its new resources carefully before trying to liberate Russian-occupied land
Encounters with the Westminster honeytrapper
It took her three minutes to say she was blocking me — but the story didn’t end there
The week that shook Columbia
Protests over Gaza at the New York university have led to divisions and arrests. History professor Mark Mazower gives a ...
Richard Gadd, the ‘Baby Reindeer’ comic confronts his past
The hit show has unleashed a debate about who has the right to tell another’s story
Emmanuel Macron has new favorite bakery as best baguette in Paris is crowned
Xavier Netry of Boulangerie Utopie will deliver baguettes to Macron and his staff after beating 172 competitors to make the ...
Pottery Barn parent Williams-Sonoma fined for marketing its furniture as ‘crafted’ in the U.S. when it was actually made in China
In addition to paying a penalty, the company will be required to submit annual compliance reports, the FTC said. Read ...
Activist hedge fund Elliott bets $1 billion on British platinum producer
The activist hedge fund led by Paul Singer has exposure to almost 33.6 million Anglo American shares via derivatives, per ...
An emergency slide ripped off a Boeing-made jet during a Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles
Delta said the plane was removed from service for evaluation and it was cooperating with investigators. Read More
Billionaire Miami Dolphins owner wants South Florida to be more like Manhattan—’I still love a challenge’
“I want to make West Palm a model city for the country,” said Related Cos. founder, Stephen Ross. Read More
The top 5 books these mental health experts say will help you combat burnout at work and build healthy habits
What to read when you’re feeling overwhelmed at work. Read More
Philadelphia-based Republic Bank implodes in first failure of the year
Republic First Bank had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31. Read More
Deutsche Bank braces for €1.3bn hit to profits from Postbank litigation
Court has warned lender it is likely to lose parts of complex lawsuit brought by former shareholders of rival
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth beat expectations
Southwest’s earnings are so bad it’s leaving 4 airports—and considering scrapping its open-seating plan
Southwest also froze hiring to cut costs. Read More
Commercial tax-prep companies lost out on $5 billion in fees thanks to IRS’ direct file, government says
Some 140,000 taxpayers filed taxes for free via a pilot program. Read More
Jamie Dimon says to get a job at JPMorgan, what you study in college ‘almost doesn’t matter’
The bank CEO says the company looks for candidates who are “smart, ethical, decent people.” Read More
Exxon’s profits are falling, but CEO Darren Woods’ compensation rose last year—here’s how the oil giant rewards its top exec
Exxon’s so-so first quarter came on the heels of record profits in 2022. Read More
American Express Launches a Limited-Time Offer on the Business Platinum—Here’s who should apply
Business owners can earn, for a limited time,150,000 Membership Rewards points with a new offer from the Business Platinum Card® ...
The economy is moving us back into the 19th century as fertility rates plunge
The U.S. birth rate from 2023 was down 2% from 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
US data blurs the picture for bond investors
The combination of slower growth and nagging inflation is an unsettling mix
