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Mark Cuban and Harbinger Sports Group Enter Athletics Ownership
A new investment syndicate led by Mark Cuban and Rashaun Williams has acquired a minority stake in the Athletics ahead o...
Oil Surges Past $100 as Red Sea Attacks and U.S.-Iran Tensions Mount
Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers and ongoing U.S. military operations have pushed Brent crude above the $100 mark, threat...
Oil Shock: Houthi Attacks and US-Iran Clashes Push Brent Crude Past $100
A 'double whammy' of shipping chokepoints in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz sends energy prices soaring as Saudi tanke...
The $100 Oil Spike: Houthi Attacks and the Battle for Maritime Chokepoints
Brent crude hits a critical psychological threshold as the US-Iran conflict and Red Sea instability threaten the world's...
Hollywood's Location Slump: Southern California Production Dips 12.7%
While on-location shoot days are falling, a surge in tax-credited projects and soundstage activity suggests a structural...
Bank of Canada Defies Labour Laws Twice in One Month
A legal clash erupts as the central bank uses Pinkerton and Garda contractors to bypass striking security officers.
Outdoor Voices Bets on Lifestyle Expansion with Major Summer Sale
The brand is slashing prices by 30% through August 3 as it pivots from pure gym wear to street-ready fashion.
Trump Pivots to Section 301 to Bypass Court Blocks on Global Tariffs
A new 10% to 12.5% levy targeting forced labor hits dozens of nations this Friday, including Canada, as the White House ...
The Mid-Summer Retail Pivot: Walmart's Virtual Drops and Macy's July Deals
Retailers are fighting the summer slump by blending niche digital experiences with massive mid-year discounts.
Oracle's $7 Billion Defense Deal: A Massive Bet on Military IT Modernization
The U.S. Department of War is streamlining procurement with a massive new Oracle contract, aiming to save hundreds of mi...
Fork in the Road: Viral Hygiene Horror Aboard the Carnival Sunrise
A guest's decision to use dining silverware for foot care has sparked a social media firestorm and raised questions abou...
Summer Clearance Blitz: Macy's and Amazon Slash Prices on Key Brands
Retailers are using 'Black Friday-style' tactics in July to clear out summer inventory via deep discounts.
Beyond the Hype: 4 Summer League Breakouts to Target in 2026 Fantasy Drafts
From Caleb Wilson's shooting clinic to Yaxel Lendeborg's MVP run, these four players are poised to outperform their aver...
The $110 Billion Limbo: Judge Freezes Paramount Skydance's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
A federal court has pushed back the timeline for one of Hollywood's biggest mergers, leaving a $110 billion deal in prec...
US Targets 60 Nations with New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs
Following a Supreme Court setback, the US administration is pivoting to a new tariff structure to enforce labor standard...
Silence in the North Sea: Miatta Fahnbullehβs Rocky Aberdeen Debut
The new Energy Secretary avoids the press in Scotland while the industry awaits a verdict on the Rosebank and Jackdaw pr...
From Footwear to Phonographs: Tseyin Foo Takes the Helm of UMG's Global Supply Chain
Universal Music Group taps former Skechers executive Tseyin Foo to modernize logistics following the acquisition of Down...
Solar Panel Fire at Malton and Norton Hospital Signals Growing Safety Concern
A blaze at a North Yorkshire healthcare facility highlights a worrying trend of solar-related fires in UK buildings.
The Madison Avenue Upgrade: Why Polo Bar is Leaving Its Midtown Basement
After a decade in a cramped Midtown basement, Ralph Lauren's iconic Polo Bar is moving to a massive new space at 625 Mad...
Algoma Steel Faces Trial Over 2023 Death of 21-Year-Old Contractor
A $2 million civil battle and criminal charges collide as trial dates are set for the asphyxiation of Damien Bryant in S...
Mullen Group's Q2 Surge Signals a Turning Point for Canadian Freight
A 10% jump in revenue and a record-breaking June suggest the trucking industry is exiting its slump, though oil prices r...
Resilience in the Aisles: Canadian Consumers Defy Economic Headwinds
Despite a sluggish GDP, retail sales are climbing, fueled by government transfers and a surprising appetite for spending...
Beyond the Upload: Don Nori on the Crisis of Discoverability in Digital Publishing
As AI and digital tools make publishing effortless, the real battle has shifted from getting a book printed to getting i...
AI Spending Fever and Middle East Volatility Shake Global Markets
Alphabet and Tesla face investor skepticism despite AI gains, while Brent crude spikes as UAE strikes on Iran push oil t...
Chuck Lorreβs Chipotle Joke: A Playful Jab at the $100 Billion Paramount-Warner Merger
As the premiere of his new spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe unfolded, producer Chuck Lorre used the stage to mo...
Teck Resources' Q2 Surge: A Copper-Fueled Prelude to Anglo American Merger
With profits up 204%, Teck Resources is leveraging its copper dominance to power a massive consolidation in the critical...
Galderma Shatters H1 Records with $3.134 Billion in Net Sales
A massive 67.9% surge in therapeutic dermatology and a global push for Relfydess have pushed the skincare giant to raise...
The AI Job Apocalypse is a Myth, Says Adecco CEO
While headlines scream displacement, the world's largest staffing firm argues that AI is a tool for evolution, not an en...
Racing Toward Stability: Greg Ward Takes the Helm at Macquarie Group
From Porsche tracks to the boardroom, Greg Ward steps in as the seventh CEO of Macquarie Group during a period of global...
Beyond the Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet: How Inclusive Design Drives Productivity
From 1970s sidewalk ramps to airplane-themed break rooms, the way we design for the few often ends up revolutionizing li...