In this week’s episode, blockchain approaches its “singularity,” powering Puerto Rico back to life and the chemicals sector seeks a catalyst on climate goals.
Equity, safety concerns emerge as common threads in urban mobility discussions.
The recently launched Global Battery Alliance is scaling up public-private collaboration to eradicate child labor from the tech supply chain.
The administration’s war against science threatens to defeat myriad economic gains promised by expanding clean energy.
Bloomberg |
Kobe Steel Scandal Expands Into Core Business Overseas
Bloomberg Kobe Steel Ltd.'s fake data scandal expanded to its core business after the company admitted “inappropriate actions” related to steel wire produced overseas, triggering a fresh collapse in its shares and heightened speculation that the steelmaker may … Kobe says data woes extend into core steel businessFinancial Times Kobe scandal shows cost of race to keep improving metalsMalay Mail Online Kobe Steel shares dive as quality scandal spreadsJapan Today Motor1.com all 62 news articles » |
Reuters |
Samsung Elec CEO Kwon Oh-hyun to step down from management
Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday its CEO and Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-hyun had decided to step down from management, as it forecast record third-quarter profits on the back of soaring memory chip prices. FILE PHOTO: Kwon … In Surprise Move, Samsung CEO to Step Down After Record ProfitBloomberg Samsung Electronics CEO resigns over 'unprecedented crisis'BBC News Samsung forecasts a strong quarter on the same day its CEO resigns citing “unprecedented crisis”TechCrunch CNET –CNNMoney –U.S. News & World Report –Fox Business all 169 news articles » |
StreetInsider.com |
Amazon Studios chief Roy Price suspended following harassment allegation
StreetInsider.com FILE PHOTO: Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios, poses during Amazon's premiere screening of the TV series "Transparent" at the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, California September 15, 2014. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian … The Great Unraveling: Amazon Studio Chief Accused of Sexual MisconductBreitbart News Roy Price Put on Leave of Absence at Amazon StudiosExpressNewsline Amazon TV Producer Goes Public With Harassment Claim Against Top Exec Roy Price (Exclusive)Hollywood Reporter Variety –Broadcasting & Cable –The Information –Variety all 80 news articles » |
New York Times |
Google Unveils Job Training Initiative With $1 Billion Pledge
New York Times Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google, speaking on Thursday in Pittsburgh, where he announced the Grow With Google program. Credit Antonella Crescimbeni/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, via Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO — Google unveiled an … Google announces $1b commitment to tech educationZDNet Google pledges $1B to prepare workers for tech jobsCNET Google boosts US workers, gives $1 billion for global jobs and training initiativeThe Mercury News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette –Tribune-Review –SlashGear –90.5 WESA all 108 news articles » |
Barron’s |
US Stocks Decline as Banks Kick Off Earnings
Fox Business Earnings season kicked off in earnest this week, with J.P. Morgan Chase and Citigroup reporting quarterly results that disappointed investors Thursday. Strong earnings growth among U.S. companies has supported major stock indexes this year. If results … While you were sleeping: JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup fallScoop.co.nz (press release) |
Los Angeles Times |
Equifax says code on its website 'was serving malicious content'
Los Angeles Times Equifax Inc. took part of its website offline Thursday after code on the site redirected users to a malicious URL urging them to download malware. Also Thursday, a top Republican congressman introduced a bill that would stop credit reporting companies … Equifax Takes Down Webpage After Report Of New Cybersecurity 'Situation'NPR Equifax's website may have been hacked …seriouslyMarketWatch Hacked again? After investigation, Equifax says noCNBC CBS News –KHOU –Washington Post –U.S. News & World Report all 117 news articles » |