
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
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Taco Bell wins 'Taco Tuesday' trademark dispute with rival chain
By Blake Brittain Yum Brands' Taco Bell prevailed on Tuesday in its self-described bid to "liberate" the phrase
1970-01-01 08:00

Manchester United eyeing Rasmus Hojliund after landing Andre Onana
Manchester United eyeing Rasmus Hojliund after landing Andre Onana
1970-01-01 08:00

Microsoft’s New Corporate AI Products Will Come With A Hefty Price Tag
Microsoft Corp. said new corporate artificial intelligence tools that work with Office software, called Microsoft 365 Copilot, will
1970-01-01 08:00

In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that "emphasize the importance of customer service," notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.
1970-01-01 08:00

Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
1970-01-01 08:00

Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks
At least six people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province.
1970-01-01 08:00

US startups are having a bad year. Relief isn't coming
US stocks are climbing and second quarter corporate earnings are coming in strong (so far, at least). Investors on Wall Street are optimistic.
1970-01-01 08:00

Tesla directors will return $735 million to company to settle shareholder suit
Tesla directors will return $735 million to the company to settle claims they grossly overpaid themselves in one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, according to a Monday filing in a Delaware court.
1970-01-01 08:00

Eder Militao bemoans Real Madrid's loss of Karim Benzema
Eder Militao has admitted that the squad was 'upset' about Karim Benzema's decision to leave Real Madrid this summer.
1970-01-01 08:00

Arsenal unveil new adidas away kit for 2023/24 season
Arsenal have released their new adidas away kit for the 2023/24 season, featuring a garish green with an abstract black-line pattern. The kit will be worn on their return to the Champions League next season, ending their six-year exile.
1970-01-01 08:00

Eurostar: Facial verification system to reduce queues at St Pancras
New technology means some passengers can avoid manual checks and queues at St Pancras station.
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