A Ukrainian gas company called Burisma Holdings is at the center of a complicated scandal involving a whistleblower complaint that’s been linked to President Donald Trump, Ukraine, former Vice President Joe Biden, and his son Hunter Biden. Here’s what we know about the company and how it’s involved in the back-and-forth between Trump and the […]
Archives for September 2019
Inside Overstock.com, where a firebrand CEO and ‘Deep State’ intrigue took center stage – The Washington Post
He was about to resign, and not exactly by choice. The retailer’s chief financial officer had just informed the board of directors that Overstock could not renew its insurance policy as long as Byrne was in charge. The CEO’s incessant broadcasting of his involvement in a “deep state” investigation had irreparably linked his personal life […]
Lending Loop offers a novel way for business owners to get funding – The Globe and Mail
Cato Pastoll, CEO of Lending Loop, is working through his online platform to improve access to financing for all entrepreneurs by connecting small businesses seeking capital with Canadians who want to lend money to small businesses. Mark Blinch/The Globe and Mail This article is part of The Globe and Mail’s Small Business Borrowing Guide series, […]
Setting the Record Straight on Vaping – National Review
A man smokes an e-cigarette at a cafe in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 22, 2019. (Christopher Pike/Reuters) The government has no business wiping out an industry that actually has saved lives and will, if left in the marketplace, save millions more. There’s a lot to unpack from this recent piece in The Federalist written […]
Rebel Conservatives torpedo prospect of replacing Boris Johnson with Jeremy Corbyn to stop Brexit – Business Insider
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s hopes of fading a national unity government to block a no-deal Brexit have been dealt another blow after two more Conservative rebels spoke out against the plan. Alistair Burt and Justine Greening, two of the 21 Tory MPs who had the party whip removed after rebelling on Brexit, […]
NZ dollar falls as business confidence slumps to decade-low – Financial Times
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REVIEW: Star violinist remains unruffled after iPhone recording halts CSO performance – Cincinnati Business Courier
MLB commissioner says ‘important’ rule changes coming next season – Fox Business
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on the changes coming to baseball in order to keep fans entertained. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday said significant rule changes intended to increase competitiveness and boost fan interest are coming next season. “We are going to have some important ones next year in terms of roster sizes that are […]
Macy’s is closing a landmark store – Fox Business
FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti on a landmark Macy’s store in Seattle closing. Retail giant Macy’s announced that it will be selling its landmark building in downtown Seattle and closing the store as of February 2020. Its employees were informed of the decision on Friday. The company continues to struggle, as consumers increasingly shop online without […]
Criminal Court judges act to put nonprofit bail fund out of business | Opinion – Tennessean
Rahim Buford and Davie Tucker, Guest Columnists Published 1:00 p.m. CT Sept. 30, 2019 The Nashville Community Bail Fund, a non-profit organization working to reduce harm caused by bail bonds, will potentially lose their funds. Story Highlights Rahim Buford is the program manager for the Nashville Community Bail Fund, and Davie Tucker is a Nashville […]