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The myth of the apolitical CEO
Is the current surge of political activism on the part of U.S. CEOs a repackaging of business-as-usual advocacy or acts of moral rectitude?
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Most investors plan to cash in on climate action
HSBC finds that two-thirds of investors plan on climate mitigation, but many are frustrated over "highly inadequate" information from companies.
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The power of landscape-scale restoration for business
This often unsung solution is practical and holistic, and baked into the Paris Agreement.
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China internet finance body suggests framework for virtual currencies – Reuters
ReutersChina internet finance body suggests framework for virtual currenciesReutersFILE PHOTO: An attendant holds a bitcoin sign during the opening of Hong Kong's first bitcoin retail store February 28, 2014. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo. SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A senior executive at China's internet finance body has urged Chinese ...China Is Said to Call for Bitcoin Exchange Halt by Month-EndBloomberg
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Hyperloop Becomes Closer To Reality In Colorado – CBS Local
CBS LocalHyperloop Becomes Closer To Reality In ColoradoCBS LocalThe route from Cheyenne, Wyo. to Denver with travel to Pueblo was picked as a finalist and immediately the Colorado Department of Transportation, AECOM, and Hyperloop one entered into a public-private partnership. “It's kind of a right place, right ...Hyperloop One Announces 10 Winners for Hyperloop One Global ...
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Portland probe finds Uber used software to evade 16 government officials – Reuters
ReutersPortland probe finds Uber used software to evade 16 government officialsReutersFILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is seen on a screen in Singapore August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White. (Reuters) - A sweeping investigation by the city of Portland, Oregon, found that Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] used a software tool to intentionally ...Portland ends investigation into Uber's 'Greyball,' Uber's ...
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Alphabet Talks With Lyft About Possible Investment: Source – U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World ReportAlphabet Talks With Lyft About Possible Investment: SourceU.S. News & World ReportFILE PHOTO: A smartphone app for Lyft drivers is seen during a photo opportunity in San Francisco, California February 3, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Lam Reuters. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc is in discussions with Lyft Inc about a possible ...Alphabet Considers Lyft ...
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After massive Equifax breach, let’s make it free to freeze your credit – Washington Post
Washington PostAfter massive Equifax breach, let's make it free to freeze your creditWashington PostWhatever your political affiliation, there is now one financial issue on which we can all agree. We need Congress to pass legislation allowing consumers to temporarily freeze and unfreeze their own credit files at no charge to help thwart identity theft.Equifax Could Have ...
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De Blasio: ‘Unfortunate’ to see plans scrapped for billionaire’s $250M ‘Diller Island’ – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsDe Blasio: 'Unfortunate' to see plans scrapped for billionaire's $250M 'Diller Island'New York Daily NewsMayor de Blasio said it was “very unfortunate” that billionaire Barry Diller had abandoned his plan to build a park in the Hudson River — and that the city did not have anyone else lined up to build it. “I'm ...
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Why the US government is moving to ban this Russian software company – Washington Post
Washington PostWhy the US government is moving to ban this Russian software companyWashington PostIn this occasional series, we will bring you up to speed on the biggest national security stories of the week. On Wednesday, the U.S. government declared that federal agencies must identify a popular brand of security software on their networks and ...Confusion swirls ...