Behind Elon Musk’s chaotic Twitter takeover, look for the ‘yes men’
From Fortune: Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter in October 2022 has been a disaster. Surrounded by yes men, his vision
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Kansas City Chiefs and Royals want local residents to fund their stadiums, but a county politician vetoed the plan
From Fortune Media IP Limited: Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed a proposed ordinance for a 3/8th-cent sales tax renewal
U.S. sanctions UAE firm for violating Russian crude oil price cap of $60 per barrel
From Fortune: The U.S. imposes sanctions on a UAE shipping firm for transporting Russian crude oil above the $60 per
Jeff Bezos promised $100 million for Maui wildfire help; its destination remains a mystery
From Fortune: Jeff Bezos has pledged $100 million to help rebuild Maui after wildfires, but few details are known. His
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says EV market ‘resetting a bit’ after Biden ‘tried to push the market too quick’
From Fortune: Governor Kemp highlighted Georgia Energy’s need for clean electricity to meet increased EV production. He touted Georgia Power’s
Beds sold at Walmart, Wayfair recalled after hundreds of reports of sudden collapse
From Fortune: More than 500,000 beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall due to risk of
Best Personal Loans of 2024
From Time: In 2024, personal loans are a flexible financing option ideal for consolidating debt, making big purchases, or funding
JBS’ bid to list on New York Stock Exchange draws US, UK lawmaker opposition
From Time Magazine: Lawmakers in the US and UK caution the SEC against listing JBS, the world’s largest meatpacking company,
Best Pet Wellness Plans of 2024
From Time: Major pet insurance companies offer wellness plans that cover routine care for pets like annual exams, vaccines, and
Apple’s $3,500 mixed-reality headset is being pitched as a ‘superpower’ for doctors and teachers
From Fortune: Apple is preparing to release its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, exploring potential uses in healthcare, education, training, and
How to do a Background Check on Yourself
From Time: appear on your record until it is expunged or sealed. Credit report If the background check includes a
Boeing gets order for 150 737 Max aircraft from India’s Akasa Air
From Meredith Corporation: After weeks of navigating another disaster related to its 737 Max aircrafts, Boeing can share some good
Can I Use My 401(k) To Buy a House?
From Time: …Roth IRA without penalty for a down payment on a home. Another option is seeking down payment assistance
Sam Altman in Davos on OpenAI’s board in 2023: ‘sort of just neglected’
From Fortune: At the World Economic Forum, AI is the biggest buzzword. OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella took
Low-cost state funding programs for small business take off after Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
From Fortune: The Missouri Treasurer is now accepting applications for about $120 million of state-subsidized, low-interest loans. Within six hours,
Samsung promises more AI features in its latest Galaxy phone launch—but it’ll come at a higher price
From Fortune Magazine: Samsung unveiled its next generation Galaxy S24 lineup, featuring advanced AI capabilities. Available Jan. 31, the S24
Tech Stocks in the Spotlight as Microsoft Unseats Apple
From Money Magazine: In a surprising stock market shake-up, Microsoft has taken over as the most valuable public company, surpassing
Will Spirit Airlines go bankrupt after failed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue Airways?
From Fortune Magazine: 1. Spirit Airlines is in financial trouble with no profitable year since before the pandemic. Plans to
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick focused on hitting financial targets
From CNBC: New Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick is confident that the bank will hit its financial targets of $10
Flowdesk raises $50 million as CEO works to bridge the gap with TradFi: ‘Crypto needs to step up’
From Fortune Magazine: Flowdesk, a 3-year-old startup, raised $50 million in funding for its crypto market-making as a service, led
Deutsche Bank CEO says acquisitions not a ‘priority’ as Commerzbank rumors swirl
From CNBC: Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has acknowledged the inevitability of a recession in Germany and called for leaders
World of Hyatt Business Card Review: An obvious addition to your corporate wallet if you’re already booking Hyatt for business.
From Fortune Magazine: The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card may not be the top business hotel credit card, but
Annual general meetings have been getting increasingly raucous. Expect them to be chaotic in 2024
From Fortune: Boards and management are facing significant shifts in how they interact with shareholders, with rising activist engagement and
Meta documents revealed in New Mexico court case said to underscore tech giant’s ‘historical reluctance’ to protect children on Instagram
From Fortune Magazine: Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Meta reveal the company’s “historical reluctance” to keep children
Barclays CEO says difference in Labour and Conservative policy minimal
From CNBC: Labour Party leader Keir Starmer addresses the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Oct. 11. Barclays CEO