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.
2023-07-19 01:24
A Crypto Bill is Possible, Says Key Republican After Ripple Ruling
A key House lawmaker says he’s optimistic that a recent court ruling widely seen as limiting the US
2023-07-19 01:23
Dollar General violated worker rights and federal law amid union efforts, labor judge rules
Dollar General violated federal labor law and “clearly intended to interfere” with worker rights in efforts to quell unionization at a Connecticut store, a National Labor Relations Board judge said Monday
2023-07-19 01:21
MLB takes over broadcast of Diamondbacks games from Diamond Sports
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of Arizona Diamondbacks games after a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday granted a motion for Diamond Sports to reject its rights agreement
2023-07-19 01:19
TikTok needs to do more to comply with Europe's new digital rules, official says
A top EU official says TikTok needs to do more to get ready for new European Union digital rules taking effect next month aimed at keeping users safe online
2023-07-19 01:16
Large Oil Spill Reported Near Site of Pemex Platform Blast in Gulf of Mexico
A large oil spill has been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico near the site of a deadly
2023-07-19 00:59
Tesla directors to return more than $735 million to company to settle suit challenging compensation
Current and former directors of Tesla Inc. have agreed to return more than $735 million to the electric-vehicle maker to settle a shareholder lawsuit alleging that they unjustly enriched themselves with excessive compensation
2023-07-19 00:48
Paris Olympic organizing head says budget 'under control' a year ahead of 2024 Games
The president of the Paris Olympic organizing committee says the operating budget for the 2024 Games is “under control.”
2023-07-19 00:29
Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says
Federal safety investigators say they've determined that natural gas was leaking from a defective fitting at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory where a powerful explosion killed seven people
2023-07-19 00:26
Taco Bell and Taco John's drop their 'Taco Tuesday' fight
Taco John's, the regional chain that has "Taco Tuesday" trademarked, announced Tuesday that it's ending its fight in defending the phrase and will "abandon" it because it doesn't want to pay the legal fees that come with a fight against Taco Bell.
2023-07-19 00:24
Tesla Says German Plant Can Expand Without Sapping Water Supply
Tesla Inc. said doubling the production capacity of its factory near Berlin won’t require additional water as the
2023-07-18 23:58
Adnoc Is Said to Increase Covestro Takeover Bid to €11 Billion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has increased its takeover offer for Covestro AG to about €11 billion ($12.4
2023-07-18 23:55