Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. George Smiley, John le Carré’s cerebral spymaster, is too valuable to retire even after his creator’s death, much like James Bond and Jason Bourne. Nick Harkaway’s book, Karla’s Choice, is a worthy addition to the … Read more
An age-old symbol of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon’s rickety yellow trams have become such a magnet for tourists that some locals complain they can no longer grab a ride. Lisbon began operating trams in the late 19th century to transport passengers up the steep and narrow streets criss-crossing the hilly old city. Today’s visitors travel … Read more
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Gabriella Borter and Georgina McCartney Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made unexpected stops in Texas, a traditionally conservative state, as part of their campaign trail. Texas, which hasn’t supported a Democratic president since 1976, is almost certain to give its 40 electoral college votes to Republican Trump. However, Democrats see Texas as … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise rents for social housing by more than inflation over the next five or 10 years while also providing an immediate £500mn cash injection for housing associations … Read more
Red Lobster, a popular casual dining chain in America, has faced challenges in recent months, attributing them to its Endless Shrimp promotion. The chain filed for bankruptcy in May after closing over 50 locations due to significant losses from the promotion. Damola Adamolekun, a former P.F. Chang’s CEO, was appointed as the new CEO in … Read more
By Parisa Hafezi and Emily Rose In response to Tehran’s attacks on Israel earlier this month, Israel stated that it targeted military sites in Iran early on Saturday, marking the latest development in the escalating conflict between the two nations. According to Iranian media reports, there were multiple explosions in the capital and at nearby … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is planning to ease concerns within the business sector regarding the significant tax increases set to be announced in the upcoming Budget. Reeves and her allies are emphasizing that these … Read more
Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in Iran in retaliation for a previous ballistic missile assault, officials said. The attack has escalated tensions in the region, with the Middle East on the brink of a potential regional war. Israel described the airstrikes as precise strikes on military targets in Iran, citing the need to respond … Read more
InvestingPro Insights David Baszucki, CEO of Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX), engaged in several transactions involving the company’s Class A common stock on October 25, 2024. The most notable activity was the sale of shares totaling approximately $10.19 million. Baszucki sold a total of 166,668 shares at an average price of $42.15 per share. In addition to … Read more
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