Unilever to Add Activist Investor Nelson Peltz to Board
Unilever UL 9.94% PLC said it would add Nelson Peltz to its board and disclosed his fund now holds a...
Month: May 2022
South Africa’s Gold Fields Buys Canada’s Yamana in $6.7 Billion Deal
The Granny Smith gold mine in Australia, operated by Gold Fields, which has been working to diversify its operations outside...
Qatar Airways CEO defends 160 extra daily flights at ‘climate-neutral’ World Cup
Qatar Airways announced on Thursday it had partnered with regional carriers to allow World Cup ticket holders to fly into...
The hotline that became a lifeline for expectant mothers
But, in April this year, a phone call from a familiar voice forced Jha to break from her busy routine. "Please come over, I need to...
US will bring home and identify remains of unknown soldiers from only American cemetery in Africa
The announcement comes after the US and Tunisia signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow the US to exhume...
Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in southern Mexico with 105 mph winds
Agatha had rapidly intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was nearing major hurricane status as it approached the southern...
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Grabs Memorial Day Weekend Box-Office Record
In an entertainment industry still trying to take off, “Top Gun: Maverick” provided some much-needed speed.The long-awaited sequel to the...
Egypt uncovers large trove of ancient bronze statues and sarcophagi in Saqqara
(CNN) — A large trove of ancient bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi discovered in Egypt's Saqqara were revealed to the...
Biden to Meet With Fed’s Powell to Discuss Economy
WASHINGTON—President Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday to discuss the state of the U.S. and...
Fed Official Supports Raising Interest Rates at Fast Clip ‘for Several Meetings’
A Federal Reserve official said Monday he would support raising interest rates in half-percentage-point increments for several more meetings, adding...
Death toll from heavy rain in northeastern Brazil rises to 84
Since heavy rains began on Wednesday, 56 people have also gone missing, while nearly 4,000 have lost their houses, according...
China’s Slowdown Poses Credibility Test for Economic Data
SINGAPORE—A severe slowdown for China’s economy during a year of acute political sensitivity for Chinese leader Xi Jinping is testing...
Violence erupts around Jerusalem during controversial flag march
Crowds waving Israeli flags set off from Damascus Gate -- the main entry to the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old...
Colombia’s presidential vote headed for a runoff
With 98% of the votes counted, early results showed left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro with just over 40% of the votes,...
Dogs or Cats: Which Animal Is More Effective in Ads?
For pet lovers, there’s nothing like an adorable dog or cat picture or video. But can advertisers take advantage of...
Treasury Releases Pandemic Funding for Small Businesses as They Face New Risks
A federal pandemic aid program aimed at boosting small businesses’ access to capital is getting off the ground more than...
Robots Pick Up More Work at Busy Factories
Robots are turning up on more factory floors and assembly lines as companies struggle to hire enough workers to fill...
Silicon Valley Investors Give Startups Survival Advice for Downturn
After years of funneling cash into startups’ grand ambitions, Silicon Valley investors are engaging in the grim ritual of delivering...
US ‘troubled’ as UN rights chief urges China to review counter-terrorism policies
Bachelet reiterated, however, that her six-day trip, which ended on Saturday and included a visit to the western region of...
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, longtime Vatican power broker, dies
The news agency said the cardinal had been hospitalized for pneumonia earlier in the month, after testing positive for Covid-19....
