By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) – A man on death row in Texas who had expected to be executed on Thursday night is now set to testify next week before the state lawmakers who believe he may have been wrongly convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter and secured him an extraordinary reprieve. Robert Roberson, 56, had … Read more
Stay updated with complimentary updates Simply subscribe to the Private equity myFT Digest — sent directly to your email inbox. Two major private equity firms, KKR and Bain, are currently engaged in a fierce battle over a $4 billion Japanese software company, marking a significant development in Tokyo’s M&A landscape. This ongoing rivalry escalated recently … Read more
In this special bonus episode recorded at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York City, we catch up with Sara Leoni, CEO & Founder of Ziplines Education, for a candid hallway conversation. Sara shares her journey from Division I softball player to EdTech entrepreneur, discussing how her athletic background shaped her leadership style … Read more
One thing among many that Joel and Ethan Coen seem to instinctively understand is the art of giving their characters funny names: when and how to drop something pleasingly ornate, when to pull back a little, how to toss them off so they don’t sound self-consciously ostentatious. It’s a delicate art; on paper, a character … Read more
Their friendship is shown in songs like Chasing Lightning, where Yunjin is teased for her love of Greek yogurt, and Sakura talks about her passion for crochet, as well as their latest single, 1-800 Hot N Fun. Fueled by a smooth bass guitar riff, the song follows the band on a night out, kissing strangers, … Read more
A former Park Service ranger alleged on Friday that Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy has been dishonest about a bullet wound he claimed to have received while fighting in Afghanistan. The ranger, Kim Peach, claimed that Sheehy actually shot himself on a family trip in Montana. Sheehy and his supporters dismissed Peach’s accusation as … Read more
The relentless bleeping of hospital monitors, being prodded and poked by needles, loaded up with fluids and antibiotics. Does that sound like something you would want for yourself? The choice is yours. It is not uncommon to see co-morbid patients, with poor reserves, admitted several times within the space of one month. What these patients … Read more
After siding with the bulls in anticipation of Netflix’s latest earnings report, CNBC’s Jim Cramer shared his optimism about the company’s future following the quarter. He was particularly impressed by management’s outlook and commentary on content. Cramer stated, “If you were concerned about Netflix’s ability to drive growth moving forward, or if there were doubts … Read more
U.S. health insurer Cigna Group has reportedly reignited discussions to merge with smaller competitor Humana, according to sources familiar with the matter. This comes after the company had previously abandoned the pursuit late last year. The two companies have recently engaged in informal talks about the potential deal. Following this news, shares of Humana, which … Read more
Eugene Robinson, a regular columnist for The Washington Post, believes that Bret Baier’s interview with Kamala Harris on FOX News unintentionally showcased her as articulate, fearless, and strong, despite his attempts to make her look bad. Robinson notes that Baier’s combative questioning allowed Harris to exhibit qualities that Donald Trump would prefer to keep hidden … Read more