10 Million Watched ‘House of the Dragon’ Premiere, HBO Says.
The network said viewership for the “Game of Thrones” spinoff was the biggest start for a series in its history. Source link
August 22, 2022
Australian News Site Tells Lachlan Murdoch: Sue Us Already
Mr. Murdoch has threatened to sue Crikey, a small news organization, over an opinion article he said contained defamatory claims. Source link
Markets slump on inflation concerns ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech.
Increasing pessimism about the possibility of a recession and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to rein in inflation have put the brakes on a market rebound. Source link
Ford to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs in Transition to Electric Vehicles
The automaker said the move was needed to be competitive and reallocate resources. Source link
Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Buys Mining Rights in Greenland
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars. Source link
Do You Work More Than One Job? We Want to Hear About It.
Tell us about your experience taking on a new job or source of income. Source link
Donald Jonas, Retail Magnate Who Sold Art to Help Nurses, Dies at 92
A founder of the Lechters housewares chain, he and his wife focused their philanthropy on a profession they felt had been largely ignored. Source link
Ford cutting 3,000 jobs globally, top execs tell employees
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate 3,000 jobs globally this week, according to a letter sent to employees Monday and obtained by sibling publication Automotive News in Detroit. The automaker is cutting 2,000 salaried positions and 1,000 agency jobs, CEO Jim Farley and Executive Chair Bill Ford said. Affected employees in the United States, …
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Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill
The bill President Biden signed into law recently will greatly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive projects and businesses. Source link
McDonald’s Shakes Up Its Board
The fast-food chain has wrestled with some shareholders and franchisees, as it faces the effects of inflation and weak economic growth. Source link