Finance
Ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The Red Sea crisis is rekindling memories of the Ukraine War—but this time could be different
When it comes to longer term economic impacts of the Red Sea crisis: The "most honest answer" experts can give is "I have no idea” at this point, Unlimited's Bob Elliott told Fortune.
January 13, 2024
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Environment
Norway just opened an area bigger than Ecuador to deep-sea mining activities—a move that could hurt the environment while helping EV makers
Inflation hotter than expected in December, signaling bumpy ride ahead in supposed soft landing for the economy
Pete Buttigieg says ‘electric vehicle revolution’ is here as White House scrambles to build nationwide charging network with $623 million grant program
Finance
Bill Ackman ‘just fixing things’ with moves against university leaders and diversity programs: ‘That’s what I do’
Ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The Red Sea crisis is rekindling memories of the Ukraine War—but this time could be different
The running of the bulls in 2023 was more like the waddle of the fat cats
Health
‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on
COVID levels are up to 19 times higher than reported, WHO says as it warns of the potential dangers of repeat reinfection: ‘We don’t know everything about this virus’
How to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare
Leadership
FAA hardens stance on grounded 737 Max 9 jets, demands more data from Boeing: ‘Our only concern is the safety of American travelers’
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party wins third presidential term as victor Lai Ching-te thanks voters for ‘new chapter’ in the island’s democracy
Who will be Disney’s next CEO after Bob Iger? ‘They need a big change and that change isn’t going to come from inside,’ experts say
Lifestyle
Memorabilia auction for HBO’s ‘Succession’ takes in $627,000 as fans scoop up props, including Tom Ford sneakers at $2,125
The winter storm hitting Buffalo is so brutal the NFL is postponing a playoff game between the Bills and Steelers
How to watch the NFL Wild Card Playoffs live online for free—and without cable
Personal Finance
3M’s CEO is set to score a $26 million pension while the company freezes plans for non-union employees
The running of the bulls in 2023 was more like the waddle of the fat cats
Who will be Disney’s next CEO after Bob Iger? ‘They need a big change and that change isn’t going to come from inside,’ experts say
Politics
Biden says ‘we do not support independence’ for Taiwan after its election returns party seeking to limit Beijing’s influence
Mike Lindell suggests Fox News is trying to silence him by stopping MyPillow ads while network says his company hasn’t paid the bills
Donald Trump has to pay The New York Times $400,000 in legal fees over their story about his wealth and taxes
Retail
The CEO behind Drake’s $400,000 bed doesn’t think his mattresses are luxury items: ‘They’re for anyone who wants to prioritize sleeping well’
Luxury trench-coat maker Burberry is buttoning up for a gloomy earnings report after Christmas washout
The World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
Success
Jamie Dimon says San Francisco is in ‘far worse shape’ than New York—and the data agrees
Bosses are using RTO mandates as a way to ‘blame employees as a scapegoat for bad firm performance,’ new research finds
Who will be Disney’s next CEO after Bob Iger? ‘They need a big change and that change isn’t going to come from inside,’ experts say
Tech
With carmakers in a ‘state of shock’ over Tesla-beating BYD’s prices, EU investigators will visit China’s EV giants as part of an anti-subsidy probe
Tesla has lost over $94B in market valuation so far in 2024, and Jeff Bezos is threatening to steal Elon Musk’s crown as the world’s richest person
Microsoft surpasses Apple to become the world’s most valuable company for the first time in 2 years as the iPhone maker hits a patch of ‘nothing special’