How Southwest Airlines became a target for activist investor Elliott Management
In late December of 2022, an “extratropical cyclone” brought all manner of menacing winter conditions to two-thirds of the U.S., including the entire Eastern Seaboard and parts of Canada. Wind-chill…
9.5% of CEOs are now ‘Supercommuters.’ But they tend to underperform—especially if they own a boat or live near a golf course
As more companies demand that hapless employees return to the office five days a week—think of Amazon and Dell recently—a starkly different trend has gone unnoticed: The number of CEOs…
Norway’s ‘trillion dollar man’ says Americans work harder than Europeans
Norway’s “trillion-dollar man” believes America’s attitude toward failure is helping propel the nation ahead of its European counterparts—where workers may have a better work-life balance but aren’t as ambitious. Nicolai…
Tim Walz is the least rich candidate in the race for the White House. Here’s how much he’s worth
Walz, alongside his wife Gwen Walz, is worth from $112,003 to $330,000, according to his financial disclosures from 2019. Read More Source link
Lisbon locals left stranded as iconic yellow trams turn into Insta-fodder for tourists
An age-old symbol of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon’s rickety yellow trams have become such a magnet for tourists that some locals complain they can no longer grab a ride. Lisbon…
As Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to bash California and stump for Trump, West Coasters are getting revenge
The battery that once powered a great love between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and California car buyers is slowly fading away. New registrations of the Tesla Model Y in the…
Red Lobster is replacing its C-suite after endless shrimp debacle
One of America’s favorite casual dining chains has had a rocky few months—and they’re blaming it on shrimp. In May, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy after more than 50 locations…
Inside JD Vance’s wealth: From hillbilly beginnings to a bestselling author with three homes and millions in assets
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, isn’t anywhere close to as wealthy as his running mate—but he just might be on the way there. The Marine Corps, Ohio State…
A 38-year-old with $38,000 in student debt tells other generations, ‘I highly recommend finding a way to avoid taking out loans’
Millions of Americans started repaying their federal student loans again last October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars a month. Borrowers had to start cutting expenses, taking on additional work, and…
Trump says he’s ‘really, really rich.’ With a possible presidential victory looming, here’s how much he’s actually worth
If there’s one thing many people know about former President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump, it’s that he’s, in his own words, “really, really rich.” The exact parameters of…
