When it comes to addressing the issue of diversity and inclusion at today’s major retail companies, one of the biggest challenges their leaders say they face is women’s advancement to leadership positions. At a panel in New York City, hosted by the CEO Action coalition for diversity and inclusion and held during the National Retail […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter on Monday said it reached a deal with Elliott Management, an activist investor that had called for ousting the social media company’s chief executive, Jack Dorsey. As part of the agreement, Twitter sold a $1 billion stake to Silver Lake, the technology-focused investor. It intends to use those funds to partially
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Kevin Fiala scored his second goal of the game with 59 seconds remaining on the clock in overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press March 9, 2020, 5:20 AM 3 min read ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kevin Fiala scored his second goal of the game with 59 seconds
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Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey endorsed former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. for president on Monday, adding to what has become a nearly complete consolidation of support from Mr. Biden’s former top rivals to push him to the Democratic nomination. Mr. Booker’s endorsement comes one day after Senator Kamala Harris of California endorsed
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Twitter says it’s reached an investment deal with Silver Lake and Elliott Management that will keep Jack Dorsey as the social media company’s CEO March 9, 2020, 1:18 PM 1 min read Twitter says it’s reached an investment deal with Silver Lake and Elliott Management that will keep Jack Dorsey as the social media company’s
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The Capitol’s attending physician office says “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who attended a recent political conference and subsequently developed the illness caused by the new coronavirus By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL and ALAN FRAM Associated Press March 9, 2020, 1:14 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON — The Capitol’s attending physician’s office
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Image copyright Getty Images Actor Max Von Sydow, who appeared in films and TV series including The Exorcist, Flash Gordon and Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 90. His family announced “with a broken heart and infinite sadness” that the Swedish-born actor died on Sunday. Von Sydow’s other film credits included Hannah
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Image copyright Catriona Ogilvy Image caption Croydon mum Catriona Ogilvy gave birth to Samuel 10 weeks early Parents of premature babies will be able to claim an extra £160 a week under measures set to be announced by the chancellor in next week’s Budget. It follows a campaign by Croydon mum Catriona Ogilvy which has
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A SpaceX cargo ship has arrived at the International Space Station, delivering experiments, candy and other goods By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer March 9, 2020, 11:32 AM 2 min read CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, delivering the company’s 20th batch of gear and
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Paris police say the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played without fans because of the spread of the coronavirus March 9, 2020, 12:10 PM 3 min read PARIS — The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played without fans because of the spread of
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