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Target’s New C.E.O. Faces Hometown Crisis as He Begins Turnaround Effort

Michael Fiddelke takes the top job at the struggling retailer amid continued unrest in the Twin Cities. A new boss also steps in at Walmart, where things are quieter.Michael Fiddelke takes the top job at the struggling retailer amid continued unrest in the Twin Cities. A new boss also steps in at Walmart, where things […]

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Nestlé’s Chief Is in Turnaround Mode. He Drinks 8 Cups of Coffee a Day.

Philipp Navratil recently took over the 160-year-old Swiss food giant, charged with reviving growth and regaining trust after his predecessor was ousted over a scandal.Philipp Navratil recently took over the 160-year-old Swiss food giant, charged with reviving growth and regaining trust after his predecessor was ousted over a scandal. Food, Diet and Nutrition, Processed and Ultraprocessed

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As companies blame artificial intelligence for layoffs, skeptics wonder whether that explanation captures the full picture.As companies blame artificial intelligence for layoffs, skeptics wonder whether that explanation captures the full picture. Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Amazon.com Inc, Pinterest, Hewlett-Packard Company, Jassy, Andrew R, Lores, Enrique Read More

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‘I’m Free’: A Muslim Official Who Lost Faith in China Gains a Voice

Ma Ruilin worked as a Communist Party cadre helping fellow Muslims navigate their country as religious minorities, until the official hostility became too great to bear.Ma Ruilin worked as a Communist Party cadre helping fellow Muslims navigate their country as religious minorities, until the official hostility became too great to bear. Muslims and Islam, China, Gansu

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‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary

Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks to promote the vanity film, resulting in opening-weekend ticket sales of roughly $8 million, or 60 percent more than expected.Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks to promote the vanity film, resulting in opening-weekend ticket sales of roughly $8 million, or 60 percent more than expected. Documentary Films and Programs, United

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Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets

The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit. Freedom of the

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Kevin Warsh Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates. United States Politics

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A Hawkish Kevin Warsh at the Fed Could Haunt Bessent

The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank. Bessent, Scott, Warsh, Kevin M, Trump, Donald J, Mnuchin, Steven T, Hassett, Kevin A, Federal Reserve System,

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Sell America Is the New Trade on Wall Street

Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs. Banking and Financial Institutions, International Trade and World Market, United States

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