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The Fundraising Tactic AI Startups Are Using to Juice Valuations

February 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Fundraising Tactic AI Startups Are Using to Juice Valuations
The race to get into hot AI startups has led to unequal deals for investors, raising questions about how much companies are really worth.

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Investor Ed Garden Builds Stake in Fortune Brands, Seeking New CEO

February 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Investor Ed Garden Builds Stake in Fortune Brands, Seeking New CEO
Garden believes the company behind Moen faucets and Master Lock could grow much larger over the next decade.

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D.C. Police Close Probe of Labor Secretary’s Husband

February 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on D.C. Police Close Probe of Labor Secretary’s Husband
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s spouse had been investigated for an alleged sexual assault at the Labor Department.

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The School Photography Company Caught in the Epstein Files Frenzy

February 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The School Photography Company Caught in the Epstein Files Frenzy
Online sleuths have sparked a boycott of Lifetouch over its ownership by Apollo.

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Trump Demands Netflix Oust Susan Rice From Board

February 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Demands Netflix Oust Susan Rice From Board
The president’s comments come as Netflix tries to secure a deal and antitrust approval to buy Warner’s studios and the HBO streaming service.

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The U.S. Is Hunting the Shadow Fleet. This Is What It’s Up Against.

February 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The U.S. Is Hunting the Shadow Fleet. This Is What It’s Up Against.
Action to deter the smuggling of illicit oil is accelerating, but even hulking tankers have many ways to hide.

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Tariff Ruling Sends CEOs Back to Company War Rooms

February 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tariff Ruling Sends CEOs Back to Company War Rooms
Executives are trying to figure out if importers can reclaim billions in paid levies—and whether it’s worth the political fight.

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Teens Have Doused Themselves in Axe Body Spray for Decades. Even Axe Is Over It.

February 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Teens Have Doused Themselves in Axe Body Spray for Decades. Even Axe Is Over It.
The brand is rolling out a new bottle with a more controlled sprayer to help consumers stop overdoing it.

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Latham Poaches Two Wachtell Partners, Latest Move in Legal M&A Talent Wars

February 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Latham Poaches Two Wachtell Partners, Latest Move in Legal M&A Talent Wars
Latham has been advising Paramount Skydance on its hostile bid for Warner

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There Are 154 Billionaire Women in the U.S. Here’s How They Amassed Their Fortunes.

February 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on There Are 154 Billionaire Women in the U.S. Here’s How They Amassed Their Fortunes.
The ever-growing list includes CEOs and entrepreneurs, ex-wives and widows, and some heiresses, too

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