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Twitter Hack Revives Concerns Over Its Data Security

July 19, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitter Hack Revives Concerns Over Its Data Security
The hack that exposed Twitter’s longstanding security issues last week started with a process familiar to almost every internet user: the password reset.

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U.S. Companies Lose Hope for Quick Rebound From Covid-19

July 19, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Companies Lose Hope for Quick Rebound From Covid-19
Business executives who were bracing for a monthslong disruption due to the coronavirus are now thinking in terms of years. Their job has changed from riding it out to reinventing roles and strategies.

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Disney Slashed Ad Spending on Facebook Amid Growing Boycott

July 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney Slashed Ad Spending on Facebook Amid Growing Boycott
Walt Disney has dramatically slashed its advertising spending on Facebook, according to people familiar with the situation, the latest setback for the tech giant as it faces a boycott from companies upset with its handling of hate speech and divisive content.

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Trump Team Faces Major Test Over Extending Pandemic Relief

July 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Team Faces Major Test Over Extending Pandemic Relief
The White House’s freewheeling approach to policy-making faces a key test next week as negotiations begin with Congress over extending emergency economic relief measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brooks Brothers’ Latest Suitor Wants to Bring Italian Flair to American Fashion

July 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Brooks Brothers’ Latest Suitor Wants to Bring Italian Flair to American Fashion
The race to buy Brooks Brothers out of bankruptcy is about to get a little more crowded with a group of Italian investors planning to bid for the quintessential American clothing brand.

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What Banks Tell Us About Business: Everybody Is Struggling

July 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What Banks Tell Us About Business: Everybody Is Struggling
When they reported earnings this past week, the biggest U.S. lenders said they don’t expect America’s economy to pull out of its slump soon.

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Twitter Says Hackers Downloaded Some Users’ Personal Data in Recent Attack

July 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitter Says Hackers Downloaded Some Users’ Personal Data in Recent Attack
Twitter said the hackers behind this week’s attack on its systems and high-profile users walked away with some personal information, indicating that the perpetrators carried out more than a cryptocurrency-related scam.

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The Dimming of GE’s Bold Digital Dreams

July 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Dimming of GE’s Bold Digital Dreams
The industrial giant hoped to remake itself as a software powerhouse. Here’s what went wrong.

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Hospitals Appeal Decision Upholding Disclosure of Negotiated Rates

July 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hospitals Appeal Decision Upholding Disclosure of Negotiated Rates
The American Hospital Association appealed a decision upholding a Trump administration rule that requires hospitals disclose the rates they negotiate with insurance companies that aren’t made public.

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FTC Considering Deposing Top Facebook Executives in Antitrust Probe

July 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FTC Considering Deposing Top Facebook Executives in Antitrust Probe
The Federal Trade Commission is considering taking sworn testimony from Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg as part of its probe into whether the social-media giant has violated U.S. antitrust laws.

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