No Catholics Need Adopt
A Massachusetts couple is denied a foster child because of religious views. #press
Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Falls Apart: What to Know
Attorney General Merrick Garland named U.S. Attorney David Weiss special counsel, and prosecutors say a trial is likely. #press
Cochlear Raises Dividend as Market-Share Gains Help Lift FY Underlying Profit 10%
The company reported an underlying net profit for the 12 months through June of A$305.2 million. #press
Another Progressive Double Standard
Chicago threatens to defile Jane Byrne Park. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-progressive-double-standard-15f87fab?utm_source=press.coop
New Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings -- Week Ending Aug. 13, 2023
A list of some new chapter 11 bankruptcy filings made during the last week. #press
'Ash' by Mat Maneri Quartet Review: Jazz That Treasures the In-Between
The violist and his band continue to defy easy categorization as they draw from their varied pasts and mesh genres from classical to Eastern European folk, producing novel results. #press
Berkshire Hathaway's Latest Bet: Homebuilder Stocks
Warren Buffett’s company added new positions in D.R. Horton, NVR, Lennar in second quarter. #press
Why Trump's Phone Calls Could Be Focus of Potential Indictment in Georgia
The Fulton County district attorney has examined recordings of the former president pushing state officials to overturn election loss. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-georgia-indictment-phone-calls-d559c13a?utm_source=press.coop
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on Netflix, Bank of America’s take on interest rates, Crowe UK, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media, and Telecom sectors. #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-8a3a8a3?utm_source=press.coop
BDO to Establish Employee Stock Ownership Plan as Part of U.S. Restructuring
Current and future employees will receive beneficial ownership in the accounting firm over time. #press
University of Chicago Agrees to $13.5 Million Settlement in Financial Aid Antitrust Case
The school is among 17 colleges and universities accused in a lawsuit of engaging in price fixing by using a shared methodology to calculate applicants’ financial need. #press
AMC Can Sell Nearly 400 Million New Shares Following Court Approval
Distressed movie-theater chain overcame opposition from meme investors concerned about dilution, winning court approval for transactions to sell more shares. #press
Tech Shares Rise, Lifting Nasdaq, as Bond Yields Seesaw
Nvidia, other big technology stocks advance to start the week. #press
Raid on Small Kansas Paper Swept Up Information on Police Chief
Officers seized cellphones and computers and the publication’s co-owner died after the raid. #press
New York Judge Declines to Recuse Himself in Trump Hush-Money Case
State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan rejected the former president’s arguments that he can’t fairly oversee the trial. #press
Amazon's Leader on Alexa, Other Devices Plans to Leave
David Limp is planning to retire in the coming months in the latest departure of a longstanding top executive since Andy Jassy took over as CEO two years ago. #press
Hollywood Studios Resume Talks With Writers to End Monthslong Labor Dispute
The latest dialogue shows signs of progress on issues such as the staffing of TV shows, but big hurdles still remain. #press
Esmark Bids for U.S. Steel, Setting Up Potential Battle for Storied Steelmaker
The offer comes after U.S. Steel rejected an unsolicited bid from Cleveland-Cliffs. #press
Voice-Overs (Tuesday Crossword, August 15) #press
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What The Board Needs To Know
Everything from the week beginning August 14, 2023, that a corporate board director needs to know ahead of a board meeting. This week we look at an update to the most widely used cybersecurity framework now recognizes the role governance plays in addressing cyber risk. Plus: changes to D&O policies in the wake of the new SEC rule could leave some companies exposed... #press
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-the-board-needs-to-know-5ece7651?utm_source=press.coop