Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Lee Gibson, a multimillionaire “problem gambler,” has lost his appeal in the Court of Appeal, after suing Betfair over losing close-to £1.5 million ($ 2 million) on gambling. Gibson claimed that the betting platform had a … Continue reading Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal
January 16, 2025 Biden’s green jobs program is ending almost as soon as it began—but that doesn’t mean the jobs will go away The American Climate Corps is shutting down before Trump takes office. What even was it? BY Grist and Kate Yoder Giorgio Zampaglione loved his two-hour commute from the town of Mount Shasta into … Continue reading Biden’s green jobs program is ending almost as soon as it began—but that doesn’t mean the jobs will go away
It’s not just you: America’s most quintessential restaurant keeps showing up in headlines, including the CEO-shooter manhunt to a high-profile Trump campaign stunt. BY Jennifer Mattson As we look back on 2024, it’s surprising how frequently McDonald’s has played a role, or at least been involved, in major news events. From boycotts and high prices to … Continue reading How McDonald’s was involved in almost every major news story this past year
April 30, 2024 Brands That Matter 2024 early-rate application deadline is almost here Fast Company aims to honor brands that not only know why they exist, but are able to creatively and effectively communicate that purpose. BY Jeff Beer The early-rate application deadline for Fast Company‘s Brands That Matter recognition program is coming up fast. You … Continue reading Brands That Matter 2024 early-rate application deadline is almost here
April 20, 2024 State governments must be loving 4/20 almost as much as Tax Day Some states are now seeing more than 1% of their tax revenue from cannabis sales, according to the Census Bureau. Here’s how each state ranks. BY Shannon Cudd If you smell something musky in the air today and see puffs of … Continue reading State governments must be loving 4/20 almost as much as Tax Day
March 24, 2024 What you can learn about Elon Musk from the movie he helped produce almost 20 years ago The worldview of 2005’s ‘Thank You for Smoking’ offers a surprising glimpse of the Tesla CEO’s personal views today. BY Joe Berkowitz “Few people on this planet know what it is to be truly despised,” says … Continue reading What you can learn about Elon Musk from the movie he helped produce almost 20 years ago
By Gwen Moran November 13, 2023 Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Hi, this … Continue reading 4 top leadership takeaways from (almost) a year of Modern CEO
‘Immortals of Aveum’ first look: A little more magic and this might be wonderful It’s a first-person shooter with no guns, built by an independent AAA studio. Jessica Conditt EA When I saw the announcement trailer for Immortals of Aveum in the winter of 2022, I was surprised by my own interest in the … Continue reading Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios lays off almost half its staff
By Associated Press July 07, 2023 Chinese regulators are fining Ant Group 7.123 billion yuan ($985 million), claiming the financial technology provider violated laws related to corporate governance and consumer rights. The People’s Bank of China imposed the fine on Friday. “We will comply with the terms of the penalty in all earnestness and … Continue reading Ant Group, Jack Ma-founded fintech giant, gets fined almost $1 billion by China regulators
Twitter 2.0? Former CEO Launches App That’s Almost Identical to Twitter John Boitnott / Jun 28, 2023 Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has launched a new social media app called Bluesky. Although it bears a striking resemblance to Twitter in terms of its profiles, timelines, and colors, Bluesky sets itself … Continue reading Twitter 2.0? Former CEO Launches App That’s Almost Identical to Twitter
