$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans.

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:30
Teams, leagues and event organizers are pursuing enthusiasts with the promise of luxury and exclusivity, in hopes of bigger profits and lasting loyalty.

Frank Olson, Executive Who Linked O.J. Simpson With Hertz, Dies at 91

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 05:39
He negotiated Mr. Simpson’s star turn in commercials, tapping into his football fame, and formed a social bond with him — until there were murder charges. They died on the same day.

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

News Feed - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 05:04
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

News Feed - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 05:04
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

Daily Management Thought - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 02:05
The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

Stocks Suffer Sharpest Weekly Decline of 2024

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 01:43
Investors had been put on edge by a stronger-than-expected inflation report earlier in the week. Rising tension in the Middle East heading into the weekend gave them another reason to retreat.

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Daily Management Thought - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 01:35
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Daily Management Thought - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 01:35
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Bank of England Will Overhaul Its Forecasting After Inflation Surprises

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 01:01
The review, which was led by Ben S. Bernanke, a former Federal Reserve chair, came after the central bank had been criticized for underestimating inflation.

Richard Leibner, Agent for Top Broadcast Journalists, Dies at 85

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 00:50
His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation from “60 Minutes” to anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and sent Diane Sawyer from “60 Minutes” to ABC.

Roberto Cavalli, Designer Who Celebrated Excess, Dies at 83

Latest Administration News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 00:39
From the mid-1990s onward he was one of the biggest names in fashion, with stores around the world and celebrity admirers like Lenny Kravitz and Cindy Crawford.

That Giant College ‘Sticker’ Price Isn’t What Most Students Pay

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 23:50
The share of those paying the full advertised cost has declined over the last couple of decades, a new report found. Yet many don’t understand how much they’ll really pay.

Dimon Warns of ‘Unsettling’ Pressures That Could Weigh on JPMorgan Earnings

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 23:41
Warnings from the chief executive of the nation’s largest bank have been consistently at odds with heady financial markets.

Robert MacNeil, Earnest News Anchor for PBS, Dies at 93

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 22:24
With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to the commercial networks’ ever more sensational newscasts.

Ghost Kitchens Are Disappearing, Squeezed by Demand and Complaints

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 22:04
Delivery-only operations boomed during the pandemic. Now Wendy’s, Kroger’s and mom-and-pop food businesses are rethinking their operations.

Risk of no food or drink on some Gatwick flights

News Feed - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 21:34
No food or drink will be available on some Gatwick flights during strikes by catering contractors.

Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 21:10
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales.

Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?

Latest Business News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 21:10
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales.

Overlooked No More: Lizzie Magie, the Unknown Inventor Behind Monopoly

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 21:03
Magie’s creation, The Landlord’s Game, inspired the spinoff we know today. But credit for the idea long went to someone else.

National Academy Asks Court to Strip Sackler Name From Endowment

Latest Administration News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 20:40
Millions in Sackler donations sat dormant, rising in value as the opioid epidemic raged and as other institutions distanced themselves from the makers of a notorious painkiller.

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