US Business
World Bank’s David Malpass Says He Isn’t Resigning Amid Criticism of His Climate Views
The international financial institution’s president says the bank’s shareholders haven’t asked him to step down.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
War, Inflation Knock World Economy Off Balance
Business surveys indicate that economic activity in Europe declined sharply in September, raising the risk of recession as governments grapple with surging prices and disruptions from Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
US Business
Gucci, Burberry Join Booming Secondhand Luxury Trade
A Gucci handbag for $250 instead of $2,000? The increasingly popular used-goods market is splitting the industry.
US Business
Big Tech’s New Anti-Hacking Strategy: Trust No One
Hackers keep tricking employees to gain access to corporate networks, so companies are changing their approach to make it harder to wreak havoc once they’re in.
US Business
Ford’s Latest Supply-Chain Problem: a Shortage of Blue Oval Badges
The car company has run into supply constraints with the brand-name badges and the nameplates that specify the model, important identifiers for the auto maker’s products.
US Business
How the Minions Became Hollywood’s Mightiest Franchise
They’re on Walmart shelves, candy wrappers and dog costumes. They’ve even appeared on a Ukrainian missile. How the Minions got to be everywhere.
US Business
Moderna Booster Shortage Sees Fewer Appointments
A manufacturing-quality problem has led to some vaccine providers only offering the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot.
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for September 22, 2022
Extra Session Underway, Veto Session Concludes Lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week to continue the extra legislative session called by the governor to reduce income tax rates and address agricultural issues. The income tax proposal decreases […]
US Business
Google Sees Russia Coordinating With Hackers in Cyberattacks Tied to Ukraine War
Evidence suggests pro-Russian hackers and online activists are working with the country’s military intelligence agency, according to Google’s cybersecurity group. A handful of incidents targeted the U.S.
US Business
Netflix Reduces Payments for Some Comedy Specials
The streaming giant is paying around $200,000 to license some specials for two years, instead of writing a bigger check to buy them outright.