Former FDA commissioner says agency erred in allowing companies to promote opioids
Dr. David Kessler, who was FDA commissioner in the 1990s, tells 60 Minutes, "There are no studies on the safety or efficacy of opioids for long-term use.".....»»
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill allowing people to sue big tech firms over alleged censorship - and the state to fine companies $250,000
Florida's "Big Tech Bill" is the first law created at the state level in response to what some Republicans believe is anti-Right bias online. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRo.....»»
Intel joins forces with Snap, Dell and Nasdaq to better track and promote diversity efforts
Tech companies have generally done a poor job of promoting diversity and inclusion. So Intel is joining forces with four other big companies to try to do better......»»
Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins contract to develop spacecraft to land astronauts on the moon
The contract marks another major victory for the hard-charging company that vaults it to the top tier of the nation’s aerospace companies and solidifies it as one of the space agency’s most trusted partners......»»
Study: Most employers say they will allow remote work post-pandemic
"The sooner companies accept, promote and adapt to a hybrid work model, the better it will be for everyone,” one HR expert says......»»
Lujan Grisham signs bill expanding incentive program meant to entice companies to expand in New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 1 into law on Wednesday, allowing for some state and local tax revenue to be used as public support for economic development projects as part of the Local Economic Development Act. The incentives all.....»»
SEC crypto commissioner admits the agency"s refusal to approve a bitcoin ETF has dug them into a "little bit of a hole"
"We've dug ourselves into a little bit of a hol.....»»
Former ESD boss only makes veiled reference to agency"s crisis in resignation letter
Former Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said in her resignation letter that she "loved every minute" of her job "even the ones that were the most difficult." LeVine gave her notice to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Jan. 21 as.....»»
Saudi Arabia won"t work with foreign firms without regional HQs in country starting in 2024
Saudi Arabia will no longer sign contracts with foreign companies which do not have a regional headquarters in the kingdom after 2023, state news agency SPA reported on Monday, citing an official source......»»
Cover Story: How to prepare your business for $15 minimum wage
Experts say companies in the tri-county region will have ample time to plan ahead, allowing businesses to allocate the appropriate resources needed to lessen the sting......»»
Robinhood tells customers it will allow ‘limited buys’ amid GameStop, AMC trading frenzy
Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday......»»
Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman seeks reelection to help "right the ship"
Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman said Thursday she's running for reelection to another three-year term at the regional government agency that oversees Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Seattle's maritime ports, cruise ship ter.....»»
Smart driving industry alliance to promote autonomous buses in Taiwan
Five Taiwan-based companies and government-sponsored Automotive Research & Testing Center will form an intelligent driving industry alliance to promote autonomous buses for public transportation services in Taiwan......»»
Outside the Box: Trust is the secret sauce that Warren Buffett and others value highly in companies
Trust-based corporate cultures promote autonomy and accountability, writes Lawrence A. Cunningham......»»
FDA head explains why he"ll take the COVID-19 vaccine: "I have 100% confidence"
Food and Drug Administration commissioner Stephen Hahn answered questions from The Times about how the agency is reviewing COVID-19 vaccines. "When appropriate.....»»
Youngest-ever female trader on how companies can promote diversity on Wall Street
Lauren Simmons, former equity trader at Rosenblatt Securities, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss diversity on Wall Street and her experience as the youngest female equity trader at the NYSE......»»
FTC sends 45 warning letters to companies making claims they can stop or treat COVID-19
The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it has sent warning letters to 45 marketers across the U.S., telling them to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can effectively prevent or treat COVID-19. The agency said it is t.....»»
US stocks trade mixed as economic-reopening hope offsets dismal jobs report
Getty Images / Xinhua News Agency US stocks traded mixed on Wednesday amid continued efforts by the US government to reopen the economy. Investors looked past a dismal report from ADP showing that US companies lost 20.2 million jobs in April. .....»»
Walz eases restrictions on some businesses, allowing as many as 100K to return to work
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that as many as 100,000 people will be allowed to return to work on Monday. People who work in manufacturing, industrial and office settings will return to work on Monday if their companies can prove to the state th.....»»
Elon Musk says possible oil industry bailouts would be "not the greatest use of money"
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Allowing oil and gas companies to tap credit facilities created by the CARES Act is "not the greatest use of money," Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday. The Tesla CEO later said "much of the stimulus mon.....»»
SPOTLIGHT: Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, joins BI for a live conversation about the enormous challenges companies will face in getting back to business
Edelman; Samantha Lee/Business Insider RIchard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, the world's largest PR agency, will be interviewed by Julia Hood for the nex.....»»