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Shareholder Proxy Firms Warn Starbucks Could Be Neglecting Labor Dispute Risks
Starbucks could be neglecting the financial and reputational risks resulting from labor disputes, two proxy advisory firms warn shareholders. The warnings come more than a year after contract talks ...
Spring, Climate Change, Jet Stream Drives Wild Weather Hitting U.S.
Nearly every type of wild weather hit some part of the United States on Monday as the normal changing seasons clash of cold and warm air collided with a jet stream gone crazy and a possible dash of ...
U.S. Data Center Boom Slows Due to Power Grid Limits, Consultancy Says
U.S. data center development has slowed because the power grid is reaching its limit to accommodate more large facilities, according to research from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Developers ...
SEC Preparing to Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Reports
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to scrap the requirement for companies to report their earnings every quarter and giving them the option to ...
Study Finds Debate Training Boosts Careers
People who learn the basics of debate are more likely to advance to leadership roles in U.S. organizations, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. One key reason is ...
Pennsylvania Man Charged in $4M Stolen Luxury Vehicle Title Washing Scheme
A Philadelphia, Pa., man was charged for his role in a vehicle title-washing scheme that facilitated the black market sales of dozens of stolen luxury vehicles — valued at nearly $4 million, ...
Uber Launches Women-only Option Nationwide to Address Safety Concerns
Uber launched a feature earlier this month that matches women riders and drivers across the U.S., expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform. ...
New Wildfire Prevention Campaign Focuses on Education, Clearing Dead Brush
A new prevention campaign urges clearing brush and debris to reduce wildfire risk now before summer begins, according to the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH). The national campaign, ...