Spanish Soccer Is Paralyzed as Chief Refuses to Quit---and There Are Few Ways to Oust Him
More than a week after Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed women’s world champion Jenni Hermoso, moves to oust him quickly are stalling. #press
'Oppenheimer' Should Leave IMAX Glowing for a While
IMAX looks relatively well-shielded from Hollywood’s troubles. #press
Stubborn Inflation Proves Difficult to Tame in Europe
The eurozone’s inflation rate was unchanged in August, increasing the likelihood of a 10th rise in the European Central Bank’s key interest rate. #press
In Spain, an Unwanted Kiss Propels a Feminist Wave
To many women, the sexist gestures of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales feel all too familiar. #press
Your Student Loan Repayments Are Due Again. Here's How to Prepare.
After a three-year pause on payments and interest, millions of student loan borrowers need to take action. #press
Americans Likely Increased Their Spending Significantly Last Month
Economists estimate underlying price pressures remained modest. #press
Salesforce Needs to Play Its AI Chips Wisely
The cloud-software giant promises even higher profit margins just as the AI spending war gets under way. #press
Companies Are Using Fewer Temp Workers
Temporary employment is falling, but that isn’t the bad omen it used to be, with the current slowdown taking place in a strong labor market. #press
Eurozone Inflation Tops Expectations; Core Print Eases
The euro area’s core inflation fell back as expected in August, while the consumer price index rose 5.3%, the same level as in the previous month. #press
Think It's Hot Out? Try Getting in a Food Truck
Long stretches of unusually hot days have broiled the U.S. Inside a food truck, it’s even worse, operators say. #press
Johannesburg Fire Kills at Least 63 in Apartment Building
Corruption and mismanagement have led to a lack of firefighting vehicles and other public services in Africa’s most-developed economy. #press
Germany's Jobless Rate Holds Steady
The German adjusted unemployment rate stood at 5.7% in August, reflecting continued resilience in the labor market, despite signals of a stuttering economy. #press
Adani Rejects Allegations by Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Indian conglomerate Adani Group has rejected news reports that quoted documents obtained by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project that said the billionaire family secretly invested millions of dollars into India’s stock market to buy its own shares. #press
Pernod Ricard to Launch Buyback as Sales Rise
Pernod Ricard reported below-forecast sales and profit for fiscal 2023, but backed its medium-term financial targets and said it planned a €800 million share buyback. #press
Microsoft to Unbundle Teams Software in Europe
The software giant says it aims to address concerns raised in EU antitrust investigation. #press
Five female professors at Vassar filed a lawsuit alleging the college discriminates against female faculty by slow-walking their promotions and paying them less than their male peers.
Five female professors at Vassar filed a lawsuit alleging the college discriminates against female faculty by slow-walking their promotions and paying... #press
Giuliani was found liable for defaming two Georgia election workers, setting the stage for a jury trial to determine how much money he must pay for spreading conspiracy theories about them fabricating ballots.
Giuliani was found liable for defaming two Georgia election workers, setting the stage for a jury trial to determine how much money he must pay for... #press
Reid Hoffman is scaling back his involvement in new deals at venture firm Greylock Partners as he spends more time pursuing artificial-intelligence efforts.
Reid Hoffman is scaling back his involvement in new deals at venture firm Greylock Partners as he spends more time pursuing artificial-intelligence efforts. #press
Eurozone Government Bond Yields Rise as Inflation Remains Stubborn
Eurozone government bond yields moved higher in early European trade, with inflation data for the bloc and hawkish ECB talk set to weigh on the markets, Commerzbank Research said. #press
Visa and Mastercard plan to raise the fees that many merchants pay when they accept customers' credit cards, according to people familiar with the matter and documents viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Visa and Mastercard plan to raise the fees that many merchants pay when they accept customers’ credit cards, according to people familiar with the matter and documents viewed... #press