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The lawyer who is helping RFK Jr. pick officials for the Trump administration wants the FDA to revoke approval for the polio vaccine

Aaron Siri is interviewing and helping choose candidates for high-level health roles, according to the New York Times. Read More

How losing control to cancer changed my perspective as a founder 

In a frenetic spree to control every variable and outcome, cancer taught me to let go. Read More

Can an Islamist government rebuild a shattered Syria?

The new rulers are taking control of institutions hollowed out by corruption and a devastated economy — amid a desire ...

Team spirit is essential to the corporate turnaround

If Manchester United is to see greener pastures, Jim Ratcliffe should remember that no single person succeeds alone

Space Force exec dodges question on alien life: ‘I’m not going to answer that’

Her comments come during a week of peculiar drone sightings across New Jersey that have left authorities baffled. Read More

Trump’s tricky dollar problem

The president-elect might want a weaker US currency but market forces are pushing in the other direction

Israel instructs army to bolster its position inside Syria

Defence minister calls on IDF to prepare for winter while US and Turkey meet to shore up fight against Isis

3 ways Levi’s puts the customer first online

A retailer’s competition is the last great customer experience somebody had, says chief digital officer Jason Gowans. Read More

Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria

Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air base

The CEO of UnitedHealth Group says company employees have been ‘barraged by threats’

In a new op-ed Andrew Witty expressed his shock at the backlash he and his staff have received since the ...

Shark Tank judge says you don’t need money or connections to get rich: ‘The top 1,000 richest people are self-made’

John, whose net worth is estimated at $350 million, thinks you don’t need privilege to make it big. Read More

Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output

Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economy

Broadcom is now a $1 trillion company as stock surges 20% on AI boom

Broadcom’s AI revenue grew 220% to $12.2 billion this past quarter, pushing semiconductor revenue to a record $30.1 billion. Read ...

In the age of Slack and Zoom, Jensen Huang still swears by email to keep tabs on every corner of Nvidia

“I’m looking to detect the weak signals. It’s easy to pick up the strong signals, but I want to intercept ...

These 6 common household products may be making Americans sick, a toxicologist warns

Some chemicals in household products can become harmful at certain levels and after repeated exposure. Read More

Bud Light gets more bad news as popularity continues to fall

Now it’s tap sales where it’s falling behind. Read More

Corporate leaders are facing disruptive threats on multiple fronts

C-suite leaders from Alliance Entertainment, 1-800-Flowers.com, BCG, Deepwatch, and other companies discuss how they are managing challenges to their businesses. ...

Let’s put financial literacy on the breakfast menu

Schools need to prepare pupils for the digital financial future that awaits them

Companies that are reevaluating executive security after the UHC shooting must consider the safety of female CEOs and employees

Women are already more likely to experience stalking and harassment. Read More

City of London gives permission for tallest tower

1 Undershaft will be the same height as the Shard across the Thames

Companies committing to hardline RTO mandates might be gearing up for a brain drain

Executives want butts back in seats, but requiring so could mean losing their top performers. Read More

A majority of Americans are not confident in Trump’s cabinet and military picks, new poll finds

Only around 3 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in ...

Study confirms link between cancer and at least 10 popular ultra-processed foods

New research reveals the role that sausage, breads, and even ice cream play in colorectal cancer. Read More

How financial services companies can maximize AI investments

The use cases for AI can go beyond just fraud protection and cybersecurity. Read More

The U.S. already has a gambling epidemic—24 hour stock trading would only make it worse

We’ve already seen how the ease of smartphone transactions and impulsive late night behavior leads to trouble for young men. ...

South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’

The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must ...

Trump tells dockworkers union facing expiring contract that ports shouldn’t install more automated systems

The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ...

Department of Energy says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico

The announcement comes as the U.S. territory continues to struggle with chronic power outages that have worsened since Hurricane Maria. Read More

Trump says Jan. 6 pardons could start in the ‘first 9 minutes’ and plans a ‘virtual closure’ of the Education Department

Those are some of the highlights from the president-elect’s 65-minute interview with Time magazine. Read More