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Derby victory 'a team effort'
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic says his team's unity was key to their victory against Derby in the Championship.
1Password’s annual subscription plans are getting a price hike next month
A password manager is all but necessary these days, even as passkeys continue to gain traction. But if you’re a...
Ex-Tennessee Titans GM Jon Robinson lands a new job
Former Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson was hired by Miami Dolphins as a senior personnel executive.
Gossip: Palace keen on Robertson
Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Scotland left-back Andy Robertson, should the 31-year-old leave Liverpool this summer. Caught Offside) Palace will allow Austrian manager Oliver Glasner to continue to lead the team until the end of the season. (Football Insider)
Borman Entertainment’s Gary Borman Retires
Gary Borman, longtime artist manager and founder of Borman Entertainment, has retired. Borman [...]
Keith Urban manager Gary Borman shutters Borman Entertainment
Gary Borman, longtime Nashville artist manager, is retiring and shuttering his company. His client list included Keith Urban.
PBM reforms promise relief for NC’s independent pharmacies
Federal and state actions seek transparency and fair reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers, as rural communities lose local drugstores.
Jersey Bulls boost play-off push with Faversham win
Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell says his side's 1-0 win over fellow play-off chasers Faversham Town sets up their run-in well.
Like Trump nationally, incumbent Colorado Dems lose sight of what matters to everyday people
My years as a high-level radioactive waste manager took me in and out of Washington, D.C. frequently during the 1990s. Following Newt Gingrich’s successful 1994 ouster of the Democratic majority in Congress, following their 40-year reign, I was surprised many Democratic lobbyists were willing to acknowledge privately Newt’s win was probably a good thing. There […]
Gary Borman, Keith Urban’s Longtime Manager, Announces Retirement & Closure of Borman Entertainment After 50 Years
Artist manager Gary Borman is retiring and closing down his namesake management company, Borman Entertainment, after a 50-year run.
A product manager on why Chinese AI products are different
An AI product manager who worked at a Chinese tech giant explains what makes Chinese AI different from the West.
Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75
Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died. He was 75. His family and manager confirmed his death in social media posts Saturday.
8 Players Who Could Spark the Vikings’ Next Big Trade
With general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah no longer attached to the Minnesota Vikings, the frequency of trades may screech to a […]
Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore
With OS-level password managers, passkeys, and biometric authentication technology, there's no longer much need for third-party password managers.
Louisiana reaches $45 million settlement with CVS Health, ending lawsuits
The state had accused CVS Health of “unfair, deceptive and unlawful” business practices for using customer information to conduct a text message campaign last year against proposed legislation for pharmacy benefits managers.
'I think that massively plays into Leeds' hands'
On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix discussed the recent managerial changes at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham and how that could affect Leeds United in the battle for survival. "I think that massively plays into Leeds' hands and everybody else down the bottom, because suddenly I think Forest seem the most vulnerable."
‘Very dangerous’: a Mind mental health expert on Google’s AI Overviews
Information content manager Rosie Weatherley says harmful inaccuracies are presented as uncontroversial facts
Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol expected to miss start of season
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol is not expected to be ready for the start of the season. Graterol last pitched for the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday the hard-throwing Graterol won't be on the active roster for opening day.
New Giants starting pitcher Tyler Mahle states Bruce Bochy's endorsement of him is 'surreal'
San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle details what it was like to play under former manager Bruce Bochy with the Texas Rangers.
Giants' Buster Posey sees similarities between himself, fellow player-turned-executive Andrew Luck
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said he sees similarities between himself and Stanford general manager Andrew Luck.
Asheville Restaurant Week boosts business during tourism off-season after Helene
Local restaurant managers are sharing with us their excitement for Asheville Restaurant Week from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.
From the mission field: Serving as regional business manager
Sean McHugh serves as business manager for the LCMS Eurasia region.
Resort to present three days of musical entertainment
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva is set to host its first-ever Winter Music Festival. Taking place on Feb. 20-22, it will feature live performances in relaxed, open-air settings around the resort. The artist lineup will include Kayley Bishop, Sheena Brook, Steve Farst and Spring Pace. General Manager William Oliver reported that live […]
Halper AI Announces Expansion to Latin America and Europe with Its AI Business Assistant for Solopreneurs and SMEs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper AI today announced its expansion into Latin America and Europe, introducing its AI Business Assistant for solopreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded by Eduard Gevorkyan, the company continues to expand its international presence by bringing automated communication, scheduling, CRM, and invoicing capabilities to new regional markets. Halper AI is an AI-powered Business Manager designed for solopreneurs
Chicago treasurer employee alleges political staff pushed office on US bonds boycott
Mauricio Banuelos, a treasurer’s office portfolio manager, sent a complaint to the public integrity units of both the Illinois attorney general and U.S. Department of Justice.
Jose Mourinho contract clause opens door to Real Madrid return
On Tuesday, Real Madrid will be reunited with former manager Jose Mourinho for the second time in a matter of weeks, as they face off against Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-of...
Alvaro Arbeloa closing in on historic Real Madrid record
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is building momentum on the touchline, and the numbers are beginning to tell a very interesting story. The former Real Madrid defender, who took over after the depa...
Valentine's Day rush boosts business at Rochester's Stever's Candies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Valentine’s Day brings love and a flurry of activity to local businesses in Rochester. Stever’s Candies on Park Avenue is no exception. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow visited the shop to see how the holiday impacts business. Kevin Brocht, manager of Stever’s Candies, shared that Valentine’s Day is one of their busiest times of […]
Sally Ware Joins 3 Arts Entertainment As Manager In New York
3 Arts Entertainment Hires Sally Ware in New York Office
CISA flags critical Microsoft SCCM flaw as exploited in attacks
CISA ordered federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against a critical Microsoft Configuration Manager vulnerability patched in October 2024 and now exploited in attacks.
O'Neill urges Celtic to buy Saracchi
Interim manager Martin O'Neill would like Celtic to buy on-loan left-back Marcelo Saracchi this summer, while Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise is quizzed about reported Old Firm interest.
Titans hire GM’s brother as new linebackers coach
The Tennessee Titans hire the brother of general manager Mike Borgonzi to be the team's new linebackers coach.
Greece town supervisor moves to amend management benefit perks
Jeff McCann is proposing that the town board vote to amend these manager benefits at next Thursday's town board meeting.
Talent Manager Jordan Holtzer Joins Luber Roklin Entertainment
Jordan Holtzer has joined Luber Roklin Entertainment as a Talent Manager, Deadline can tell you first.
Non-alcoholic wine: a booming business searching for quality
Bertrand Degat, vineyard manager for French zero-alcohol wine producer French Bloom, winces visibly when recalling some of the criticism and snobbery he has encountered from his contemporaries.As the broader French wine sector undergoes a crisis, with some producers ripping up vines to plant olives or abricots, French Bloom and other non-alcoholic winemakers are booming.
Simpsonville approved Opry Entertainment Group as amphitheater manager: City Council notes
Simpsonville City Council approved a contract with Opry Entertainment Group to manage CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park.
Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN
Every year, on 11 February, CERN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In an effort to amplify diverse voices in STEM, six women scientists from CERN open up about their careers and the lessons they hope to pass on to the next generation. Francesca is an Italian biomedical engineer pursuing her PhD at CERN, working in the robotics team of the Beams Department. She’s currently working on the MARCHESE project, in affiliation with Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, focusing on contactless monitoring of physiological parameters. Despite choosing a scientific career and often volunteering in scientific outreach initiatives, Francesca continues to nurture her passion for the humanities and arts. “I firmly believe that collaboration and inclusion are the right paths to improve the world together. I’m driven by a strong curiosity about everything around me.” Berare is a Turkish experimental physicist who worked with the ATLAS experiment during her MSc and PhD on searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. During her PhD, she became a Support Scientist for the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, which marked the beginning of her journey combining research with science communication. She now works for both BL4S and ELISA, the mini proton accelerator at CERN’s Science Gateway. She fondly remembers the moment when the BL4S 2022 winners arrived at the experimental zone: “I felt incredibly lucky to share my passion with young, curious and really passionate people. We spent two weeks of beam time together watching their ideas turn into reality. All the intricate details of running an experiment, we accomplished them as a team.” Mia is a Canadian research fellow in the Accelerator Systems Department, working on beam developments for fundamental physics with radioactive molecules. Mia pursued a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering before moving to Vancouver for a master’s degree in engineering physics. Her interest in radioactive ion beam production brought her to CERN, where she studied actinide beams for three years as a PhD student in the Marie Curie European Training network “LISA” (Laser Ionisation and Spectroscopy of Actinides) at ISOLDE – a facility at CERN where scientists study the properties of atomic nuclei, with further applications in fundamental studies, astrophysics, and material and life sciences. Laura is a German mechanical engineer at CERN working on research and development to produce cavities for future accelerators. She studied mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She joined CERN four years ago as a technical student for her master’s thesis and continued as a fellow working on collimators. Laura says that “as a child, I took part in girls’ day initiatives, which sparked my fascination for astrophysics and engineering. Later, it felt natural for me to give something back by organising workshops for young students to make STEM seem less intimidating and more accessible.” She particularly enjoys being close to the CERN Main Workshop and understanding how design ideas become real components. Paraskevi is a Greek physicist working at CERN’s HiRadMat (High-Radiation to Materials) facility, designed to deliver high-intensity beams to an irradiation area where material samples, as well as accelerator component assemblies, can be tested. She studied physics at NKUA, specialising in nuclear and particle physics, and is now pursuing her PhD at HiRadMat in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, studying novel materials for high-intensity beam diagnostics. “Continuous learning is one of my biggest motivators, and I am looking forward to exploring the limits of our knowledge on beam-material interactions,” says Paraskevi. Silvia is a Spanish physicist and deputy project manager for the Muon Drift Tube of the CMS detector, a general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). She started her career at CERN more than 20 years ago as a technical student, working on prototypes of the first dipoles for the LHC. “My first motivation came in high school, from my teacher,” says Silvia about what made her pursue a career in STEM. “My favourite part about my job is learning. You can learn something new every day.” In parallel to this initiative, like every year since 2017, from 2 to 6 February 66 women scientists and engineers visited schools in Geneva, Switzerland, and in the Haute-Savoie and Ain regions of France to meet with students. Organised in collaboration with CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL, LAPP and LAPTh, this event allowed more than 4200 students between 6 and 17 years old to meet a woman scientist, discuss their profession and career path, ask questions and participate in classroom activities.
Are Steelers Done with Trenches Rebuild?
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first three draft classes under general manager Omar Khan and assistant general manager Andy Weidl […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Are Steelers Done with Trenches Rebuild? | Locked On Steelers
Las Vegas teen works to educate young performers on avoiding entertainment industry abuse
16-year-old launches ‘Acting Through Law’ after contract dispute with talent manager.
dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners
Press Release dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), February 9, 2026 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces it has entered into an agreement with CVC, a leading global private markets manager, to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) business for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion, which includes an earnout of up to €0.5 billion. dsm-firm
dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces it has entered into an agreement with CVC, a leading global private markets manager, to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) business for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion, which includes an earnout of up to €0.5 billion. dsm-firmenich will retain a 20% equity stake in the divested ANH Companies, in partnership with CVC.
Inside The Inn at Little Washington’s geese parade
Three evenings a week, the farm manager at The Inn at Little Washington, known as “Farmer Andy,” leads a small procession in the alley along Patty O’s Cafe. A line of well-trained American Buff Geese march to the tune of Thewlis’ soprano saxophone.
Pep Guardiola, Liam Rosenior and the risks and rewards for football figures talking politics
Lending their voice to non-football issues is not always a straightforward decision for managers and players - it can lead to a backlash
Carlyle Group quarterly profit rises on private-equity dealmaking
Asset manager Carlyle Group posted a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, helped by income from deals at its private-equity arm and solid gains across its credit and secondaries businesses.
Dodgers are World Series Favorites, Says Former GM
A former MLB general manager listed the Los Angeles Dodgers as favorites to win the World Series and complete a three-peat in 2026.
Donovan Daughtry Joins Principal Entertainment LA As Manager; David Weidoff Promoted To Manager
Donovan Daughtry Joins Principal Entertainment LA As Manager; David Weidoff Promoted To Manager.
Linfield cup tie 'a welcome distraction'
Limavady manager Paul Owens says his side's Irish Cup sixth round tie against Linfield is "a welcome distraction" from the pressure of chasing promotion from the Championship.
United Rentals Empowers Frontline Decision-Making with Business Intelligence Agent Built on Snowflake
No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont. & STAMFORD, Conn., February 04, 2026--Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced that United Rentals, widely recognized as the world’s largest equipment rental provider, has rolled out a new AI agent built on Snowflake Intelligence to operational teams working across 1,600+ branches. The Business Intelligence Agent allows branch managers, sales leaders, and regional teams to ask questions of their company data in plain language, drill down,
Opry Entertainment Group picked as Simpsonville amphitheater event manager: City Council notes
CCNB Amphitheatre was previously managed by TRZ Management, a company that works with LiveNation.
Exclusive | Ariel Investments Raises $250 Million for Women’s Sports Fund
The Chicago asset manager has closed one of the largest funds ever dedicated exclusively to women’s sports and plans to acquire stakes in teams and leagues in the U.S. and Europe.
County staff seek clarity on how often sports leagues use the fields they reserve
Arlington County parks officials plan to renew efforts to determine how often sports leagues actually end up using the fields that they reserve in advance. The initiative has been ongoing for nearly two years but remains "a work in progress," said Ignacio Rodriguez, manager of sports leagues and athletic-field management for the Department of Parks
Las Vegas project manager talks challenges in developing commerical real estate
Las Vegas is a high-velocity market with strong demand drivers, but it rewards disciplined execution and punishes uncertainty, said Art Zargaryan, CEO of Pegasus Development.
Mike Borgonzi breaks down his strategy to rebuild Titans
Tennessee Titans general manager MIke Borgonzi sat down with Taylor Zarzour and broke down how he intends to get the Titans back on track.
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
Ian Cunningham is the new Falcons GM
Atlanta hires away Chicago’s assistant GM as their new general manager.
Report: Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham to become Falcons GM
Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham named Falcons general manager, per reports
Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham as GM: Matt Ryan tabs popular candidate to complete braintrust
The general manager role in Atlanta is like most other GM gigs across the league with one exception.
Corpus Christi Hooks announce coaching staff for 2026 season
Ricky Rivera, the 10th manager in 21 seasons of Hooks baseball, returns to Corpus Christi for a second consecutive campaign.
Ivanti warns of two EPMM flaws exploited in zero-day attacks
Ivanti has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340, that were exploited in zero-day attacks.
Exclusive: UK’s Schroders discussed private capital tie-ups in growth push, sources say
Schroders has held high-level talks about potential tie-ups to speed up the growth of its private capital business, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the 222-year-old British asset manager seeks to gain scale.
Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
Deli manager stole $92K from Chicago-area business: police
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Google is about to extends Identity Check to your banking apps and password managers
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'Never Underestimate' Erling Haaland, Says Man City coach Pep Guardiola
Manager Pep Guardiola blamed Erling Haaland's goal drought on Man City having to "create more chances."
5 Key Moments from Ways and Means Committee Hearing with Health Insurance CEOs
CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) appeared before the Ways and Means Committee to...
Learfield Appoints Sal Miliotto as General Manager of Murray State Sports Properties - Murray State University Athletics
Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Murray State Athletics, today announced Sal Miliotto as the General Manager of its locally based team, M...
When You Have to Assign Work No One Wants to Do
Managers often try to generate buy-in for unwanted assignments by persuading, incentivizing, or softening the message—but these tactics can backfire. Research shows that what matters more than choice is acceptance: when employees see an assignment as settled, fair, and partly within their control, they are more likely to commit and perform well. By offering some element of choice, signaling finality, and ensuring a legitimate decision process, leaders can foster genuine buy-in even when people wouldn’t have chosen the work themselves.
'Good to get a victory at Croke Park'
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness feels his side's 1-20 to 0-20 win over Dublin at Croke Park will give him more "flexibility" for the remainder of their league campaign.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta 'feels part' of Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl challenge as he praises 'special' Sean McVay
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McGeeney expects 'tough one' for Armagh in Monaghan
Armagh football manager Kieran McGeeney expects Sunday's Division One opener away to Monaghan [14:00 GMT, live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website] to be a "tough one".
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions. The Boston-based asset manager moved to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit it filed in a state court in Massachusetts in November, after Broadcom agreed to continue providing its services and software to one of its subsidiaries, a Fidelity spokesperson said. "Broadcom's services to Fidelity will continue uninterrupted, and there will be no impact on Fidelity's business operations, customers, associates, or business partners," the spokesperson said in a statement.
Floor Trader Outlet: Carson City’s newest business for DIYers and contractors, with a focus on local partnerships
Floor Trader Outlet, located at 2290 E. William Street is Carson City’s newest one stop shop for all things flooring specifically for DIYers, small contractors, property managers, and those who […]
CVS Health (CVS) Valuation Check As Regulatory Scrutiny And Legal Outcomes Draw Investor Focus
Regulatory and legal scrutiny is back in focus for CVS Health (CVS), as a U.S. House Judiciary Committee probe into its pharmacy benefit manager practices unfolds, while a separate class action over prescription drug pricing has been dismissed. See our latest analysis for CVS Health. For context, CVS Health shares now trade at US$82.68, with a 30 day share price return of 5.95% and a year to date share price return of 3.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 59.48% reflects how...
'League littered with dangerous teams'
Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh says it's important his side do not become "too fixated on one team" as they begin their National League Division Two campaign against Meath at Croke Park on Saturday (15:00 GMT).
Spotlight on Bills general manager Beane as team overhaul begins
The sports world is still buzzing over the press conference held by Bills leadership Tuesday.
'We've Been Working on This Game for a Really, Really Long Time' — the Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
How Stephen Vogt’s leadership landed him among sports’ most admired figures
Here's why Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt ranks alongside established sports icons despite his brief managerial career, highlighting his remarkable ability to connect with players.
After helping grow her family’s businesses, new business development manager focuses on reaching other families
From helping grow her own family's businesses to now becoming a resource for others, meet the business development manager ready to help family businesses succeed.
5 Former Vikings the Team Let Walk Too Soon
One of the general manager’s jobs on an NFL team is to make roster decisions. Some of the decisions made […]
49ers GM John Lynch addresses debunked substation conspiracy theory about 49ers injuries
A debunked conspiracy theory with no basis in reality linking a power substation to injuries to the San Francisco 49ers has made its way up to general manager John Lynch.
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren’t familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge.
Minneapolis Businesses Struggle During Trump's Immigration Enforcement Surge
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren’t familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge. Like the employees, the usual patrons are ...
Matt Caja
First Bank Chicago, one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, is pleased to announce Matt Caja has been promoted to VP/Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager. Matt is responsible for collateral and personal financial analysis and preparing loan presentations, while also managing and servicing his own clients. Matt has over 30 years of expertise in commercial and consumer lending and joined the Bank in 2016.
Politicians should take a tip from product managers and treat ‘U-turns’ as iterations
Letter: Forget a rigid approach to planning – opposition leaders and MPs could help the government refine plans, writes Alan Ogilvie
How Indy Ignite became 'part of the fabric' of pro sports in Indiana
Indy Ignite general manager and president, Mary Kay Huse, hopes to use the momentum from the Ignite’s first season to build the team’s brand in 2026.
'Frank always one defeat away from a crisis'
Despite Tottenham's result on Tuesday - and credit to them because they pulled off a performance for their manager - if they lose to Burnley at the weekend then Thomas Frank is right back under the cosh. That will be the problem moving forward for the Spurs boss - he is always one defeat away from a crisis. And I think the Tottenham board is aware of that.
Las Vegas minor league sports face challenges amid major league boom
Angela Gardonio, store manager at Sports Town in downtown Summerlin, admits to struggling with keeping track of Las Vegas's minor pro sports teams.The Las Vega
House Appropriations Committee releases health funding proposal
The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled proposed outlays for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including key investments in priorities within the Make America Healthy Again | The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled proposed outlays for the Department of Health and Human Services, including key investments in priorities within the Make America Healthy Again movement and long-discussed pharmacy benefit manager oversight.
Epi Minute 18: Behavioral Health Has Many Impacts
Megan Clark, an Epidemiologist and Beau Richmond, a Health Services Manager, talk about how behavioral health effects physical health. Some stress factors can impact individuals, neighborhoods, and whole communities. Behavioral Health covers both mental health and substance use.
Former Barcelona manager shows support for Real Madrid star after AFCON heartbreak: ‘It’s just sports’
The past day has perhaps been the most painful one for Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz in a long time, and possibly for a long time to come.After a dream run at the AFCON with Morocco, the player had the ...
Seattle Mariners have high hopes for reliever Jose Ferrer
General manager Justin Hollander detailed why the Seattle Mariners think their new bullpen piece can be "an elite reliever in the American League."
Video Tips to better manage your health in the new year
Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager of Amazon Pharmacy, a “GMA” sponsor, shares tips to set your health up for success in the new year.
Remote work persists despite Fortune 100's tighter office mandates
Remote work endures despite stricter RTO policies at Fortune 100 companies, as managers give the nod for more flexible arrangements.
San Francisco 49ers Expected Free Agents for 2026 Offseason
General Manager John Lynch will have his work cut out for him this offseason as he prepares the 2026 roster.
I talked to many health CEOs out West and see big things for drug stocks
Health care is going to resume its rightful place in big-time managers' portfolios.
Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure
From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.
Was Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner right to 'attack' club's owners?
Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?
Thomas Frank: Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy consider manager's future
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.