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

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.He negotiated Mr. Simpson’s star turn in commercials, tapping into his football fame, and formed a social bond with him — until there were […]

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

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.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. Leibner, Richard A, Deaths (Obituaries),

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

With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to the commercial networks’ ever more sensational newscasts.With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to the commercial networks’ ever more sensational newscasts. MacNeil, Robert, Deaths (Obituaries), Television, The PBS NewsHour (TV Program), Public

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

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.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. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Social

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Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting After Inflation Surprises

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.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. Economic Conditions and Trends, Interest Rates, Government

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

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.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

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JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns of ‘Unsettling’ Pressures as Bank Reports Earnings

Warnings from the chief executive of the nation’s largest bank have been consistently at odds with heady financial markets.Warnings from the chief executive of the nation’s largest bank have been consistently at odds with heady financial markets. Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Economy, Interest Rates, Inflation (Economics), Federal Reserve System, JPMorgan Chase & Company, Dimon,

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Inflation Comes for the Housing Market

Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer.Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer. internal-storyline-no, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Economy, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Inflation (Economics), Federal

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