The email came from an 82-year-old activist in Vermont. She was hoping for answers to questions she was hearing from others, about the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals. She wanted to write an article — not for The New York Times or even for a local newspaper, but for her friends, neighbors and the various experts she meets and talks to.She wanted to be able to explain some basic things about the SDGs, to people who often seem skeptical.
Bloomberg |
Dollar Rallies as Fed's Brainard Adds to Rate Hike Speculation
Bloomberg A gauge of the dollar rose for a fifth day as Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said an interest-rate increase is likely to be appropriate soon. The most important market news of the day. Get our markets daily newsletter. Sign Up. The U.S … Morning News Call – India, March 2Reuters GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares advance, dollar supported by March rate hike betsNasdaq What Booming Markets Are Telling Us About the Global EconomyNew York Times MarketWatch –Seeking Alpha –CNBC –Bankrate.com all 331 news articles » |
Yahoo Finance |
Musk says Tesla to run contest for homemade commercials
Yahoo Finance Founder and CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks during a media tour of the Tesla Gigafactory, which will produce batteries for the electric carmaker, in Sparks, Nevada, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/James Glover II. More. (Reuters) – Elon Musk, an … Tesla's China sales triple to over $1 billionChinadaily USA Tesla 10-K: Some Quick TakeawaysSeeking Alpha Elon Musk Is Sticking With Trump For SpaceX ContractsHuffington Post CNBC –ETEnergyworld.com –Investorplace.com –Daily Caller all 31 news articles » |
New York Times |
Lyft Is Said to Seek New Funding as Its Rival Uber Stumbles
New York Times The ride-hailing service Lyft is talking with investors about new fund-raising that would put the company's value around $6 billion, according to three people briefed on the financing. Credit Josh Edelson/Associated Press for Lyft. Lyft, the second … Here's Lyft's Next $500 Million MoveFortune Lyft looks to raise $500M as Uber stumbles: reportUSA TODAY Senate bill may end Pasco's Uber deadlockTri-City Herald Business Insider –CNBC –MarketWatch –VentureBeat all 28 news articles » |
New York Times |
Snap Prices IPO at $17 a Share, Valuing Company at $24 Billion
New York Times A sign at the New York Stock Exchange in October directed passers-by to Snapchat, whose parent company, Snap, will begin trading on the exchange on Thursday. Credit Michael Nagle/Bloomberg. Millennials, those 14 to 35 years old, may be as … Snap Admits It Has No MoatMotley Fool Snap's sought-after shares set for market debut after $3.4 billion IPOReuters Snapchat parent passes big test: IPO above expectationWashington Post Business Insider –MarketWatch –Forbes –Vanity Fair all 395 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Uber's recent controversies come at a price: public loyalty
Los Angeles Times Uber founder Travis Kalanick has run his hyper-competitive business under the assumption the ride-hailing service that reigns supreme will be the one with the cheapest rates and best service. On that count, the 40-year-old chief executive has won handily. What Uber drivers think about CEO Travis Kalanick yelling at one of their ownWashington Post After argument with driver, Uber CEO promises to 'grow up'Kansas City Star Uber CEO Travis Kalanick 'ashamed' after video shows him yelling at driverThe Mercury News MarketWatch –90.5 WESA –STLtoday.com –PBS NewsHour all 81 news articles » |
Recode |
Yahoo's head lawyer is taking the fall for its hacking, while CEO Marissa Mayer is getting her pay docked
Recode The blame for the massive breach falls on Ron Bell and not where it belongs — at the top. by Kara Swisher@karaswisher Mar 1, 2017, 5:33pm EST. tweet · share · Linkedin. Yahoo's apparently blameless CEO, Marissa Mayer. Kimberly White / Getty Images. Marissa Mayer is giving Yahoo employees her annual bonus to make up for massive hacksThe Verge Yahoo's Marissa Mayer loses millions over breachUSA TODAY Yahoo's Top Lawyer Resigns and CEO Marissa Mayer Loses Bonus in Wake of HackNew York Times Ars Technica –The Mercury News –TechCrunch –ABC News all 78 news articles » |