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Shell sells India-based renewables business for $1.8B
The energy giant will sell its stake in Sprng Energy to Aditya Birla Renewables, which counts the BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners as a minority owner.
Mental health grant cancellations at issue in new lawsuit from 15 states
The attorneys general say the department plans to terminate the grants despite a prior injunction protecting them.
M+C Saatchi NA launches entertainment arm as branded content booms
Jen Bacchus, a former WME executive, is leading the specialized offering that aims to help clients drive deeper cultural relevance.
Mint to separate critical minerals work into e-scrap, battery businesses
Mint Innovations still plans a 2027 launch for its first U.S. critical minerals recovery facility in Texas, which will focus on copper and other materials from e-scrap. Battery recycling will now be a separate business called Linca.
Memorial Hermann exits commercial insurance business
The Houston-based nonprofit is the latest integrated system to throw in the towel on some of its insurance plans amid a tough cost and policy environment.
RFK Jr. targets health panel controlling cancer screenings
The task force plays a major role in determining how easily Americans can access screenings for cancer and other illnesses.
Ascension to buy Tennessee system Williamson Health in $1B deal
Ascension beat out other offers, including from HCA and Optum, to give Williamson a financial lifeline amid serious challenges facing hospital operators. The deal is expected to be final by 2028 at the latest.
Deutsche Bank, Lufthansa invest in SAF to cut business travel emissions
The deal between the German lender and the aviation company is estimated to enable up to 5,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions reductions compared to conventional jet fuel.
Fewer health information exchanges say they experience info blocking
Fewer companies may be impeding the flow of digital health information, but some could be doing so frequently, the ONC said.
Allegheny Health Network, Heritage Valley finalize combination in Pennsylvania
The deal brings Highmark Health-owned AHN’s hospital count to 16, and the combined system will invest about $285 million over the next decade to bolster Heritage Valley’s facilities.
SoFi enters small-business loan market
“For many of our members, their financial lives do not stop at personal goals, they also include the businesses they are building,” said SoFi CEO Anthony Noto.
Critical flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite is under immediate threat
Researchers warn that successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise Oracle Payments.
California trucking business files for bankruptcy
Commodity Transporters initiated the Chapter 11 petition.
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial
Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to
Cascades doubles down on business case for sustainability
The fiber specialist laid its path forward in a 2026-2030 sustainability plan. It’s emphasizing supplier vetting and its capacity to assist customers with their sustainability goals as it continues to strive for widely recyclable packaging.
ADUSA tapped a former Amazon exec to helm its business. What does this mean?
The grocery company’s nominee for the top role may raise some eyebrows given Amazon’s brick-and-mortar track record, but Claire Peters' appointment could be the key to further omnichannel growth.
Walmart gets bullish on advertising business with Vibe.co acquisition
The retailer plans to strengthen its higher-margin advertising division through a deal to acquire the CTV tech platform.
Hershey names Pepsico vet as president of US business
Heather Hoytink will oversee the Reese’s maker’s confection, salty and protein portfolio when she takes over July 8.
Analysis | AI interests win, and lose, in one New York district
Democratic Assembly member Micah Lasher defeated fellow assemblyman Alex Bores in a race that became a proxy for how AI should be regulated.
The $50B rural health transformation fund is pushing many hospitals to shrink
To avoid losing funding, many states are pursuing proven cost-saving models, such as downsizing inpatient care, rather than novel, untested approaches, some experts say.
Majority of business leaders fear a disorderly climate transition: survey
With climate-related costs already rising, global CEOs say they prefer early or gradual policy changes rather than delays, according to a new survey by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Can America’s data center backlash stay bipartisan?
Opposition spans party lines as communities resist AI infrastructure's impact on energy costs and resources.
Trump delays billions in HHS grants with political review
The Trump administration is holding up billions in grant funding because of a new political review process that goes up through Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the White House.
Health services M&A is active in 2026, but uncertainty slows volume: PwC
Buyers are being more selective amid heightened policy and reimbursement pressure in healthcare, according to the analysis. Still, deal value is up compared to the first half of 2025.
Employers plan to shift more health costs to employees
Employers are considering raising premiums and increasing other forms of cost sharing as they grapple with stubbornly rising health costs, according to a new survey from Mercer.
Join us for a live storytelling event on mental health in Pa.
Join us July 30 at Scranton’s Albright Memorial Library for this live, storytelling event on Pennsylvania’s mental health care systems.
Finance, accounting top business major enrollment growth
Overall business students held their place as the biggest group of U.S. undergraduates with 1.6 million enrolled this spring, according to the NSCRC.
Seven & i revamps international business
The retailer will create a new international business management office to handle operations outside of North America and Japan.
CMS creates office dedicated to health technology
The Office of Health Technology and Products is the latest technology development from the CMS as it doubles down on digital tools.
Health plans say AI is pushing healthcare costs higher
Nearly 70% of surveyed health plans said providers’ use of AI documentation and coding tools was a top three trend inflating commercial healthcare costs next year, according to a new report from PwC.
Scion Group to buy Student Quarters’ $1.5B operating business
The major student housing owner and operator sees consolidation accelerating in the sector and is eying further acquisitions, particularly at large public institutions.
Campbell’s CEO: “Tough decisions” loom for struggling snack business
While the Goldfish maker is making progress to improve the operation, its top executive warned the turnaround will “take some time” amid a challenging environment.
More Americans own wearables, connected health devices: survey
Many adults are sharing device data with their providers too. But users are typically healthier and wealthier, suggesting people who could benefit the most from health monitoring are less likely to adopt the tools, according to Rock Health.
WVU Health System takes next step toward buying Independence Health
An acquisition of Independence would further expand West Virginia University Health System into southwestern Pennsylvania.
Deloitte taps CSO to lead sustainability for new EMEA business
Company veteran Smruti Naik-Jones — most recently CSO for Deloitte UK and North and South Europe — will lead sustainability strategy for the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business.
Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike, Voices Of Service Join 50 Cent for 2026 United Bowl Presented by Credit One Bank
Sponsored by Dynasty Financial Partners, Mix Master Mike to perform throughout United Bowl with extended sets pregame and leading into 50 Cent halftime performance, and postgame trophy presentation
CHAI releases AI governance guidance for health systems
The resources aim to offer a standard but flexible framework for health systems, regardless of their size or available resources, the industry group said.
Longevity science picks up steam in pharma
Fueled by multi-billion-dollar valuations and a deeper understanding of aging biology, the field is rapidly moving past the hype and into the clinic.
Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform
Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services will be able to access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.
Amazon taps Amwell co-founder to lead health business
Dr. Roy Schoenberg, who founded the telehealth company Amwell with his brother two decades ago, will become the new head of Amazon’s healthcare unit on July 1.
Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal
The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.
Qdoba completes $435M whole business securitization
The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to support its goal of reaching 2,000 units and its investments in remodels and digital makelines.
WakeMed declines merger proposal from UNC Health in midst of Atrium deal
The health system received UNC’s offer to combine days after publicly announcing plans to merge with Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health. Ultimately, WakeMed decided Atrium is the best path forward.
WakeMed declined offer from UNC Health in midst of Atrium deal
The health system received UNC’s offer to combine days after publicly announcing plans to merge with Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health. Ultimately, WakeMed decided Atrium is the best path forward.
At DFL convention, U.S. Senate showdown presents a proxy for tug over party’s approach in Trump era
As the DFL heads into its convention this weekend, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will vie for the endorsement for U.S. senator. The match up pits two well-known entities in party politics against each other, with Flanagan, a progressive, against Craig, who leans more toward the center.
CIOs tackle hybrid roles, blending business outcomes with IT
Tech leaders are taking on dual-role mandates as businesses look to consolidate silos and capitalize on AI, according to executive search experts.
HHS launches AI-backed health fraud crackdown
The department will use AI to examine audits from states and other federal grant recipients, and potentially withhold funds if they aren’t able to fix errors.
Neogenyx CEO talks plans for new RNG business with $400M investment
The new company spun off from Ameresco, which retains a majority stake. The fresh infusion of capital will allow a biogas developer with a long history in the industry to more aggressively pursue its project pipeline.
Amid upfronts sports overload, pitches around data, AI come into focus
Legacy firms NBCU and Disney, tech titans Netflix and Amazon and publishers shaped by M&A showed off evolving offerings during last week’s shows.
The Weekly Closeout: Another entertainment exec at Gap Inc., and tariff refunds trickle in
The apparel conglomerate beefed up its "fashiontainment" roster, while retailers are getting their money back on import levies canceled by the Supreme Court.
FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff
A new standalone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say.
Sterilization problems raised alarm inside Penn State Health
Internal records describe harrowing situations as Milton S. Hershey Medical Center struggled to keep a usable supply of sterile tools for surgeries last year.
Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership
The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.
Sara Lee owner to invest $1B in US business
The bread and pastry company said the funding will support innovation and affordability efforts as the Mexico-based company expands its reach in one of its largest regions.
Chicago’s construction market buoyed by infrastructure, entertainment builds
Large expansions on the Red Line and at O’Hare International Airport are capturing attention. A stadium, a casino and an M&A deal mark other Windy City building news.
Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case
Several veterans’ benefits programs, payments for 9/11 families, a ban on TikTok on government devices, and changes Congress made to how presidential elections are certified in light of the January 6 Capitol attack are all in jeopardy with a case challenging how the Democratic-led US House relied on proxy votes to pass a massive, Covid-era funding bill.
Nebraska Senate race hinges on accusations of trying to 'trick' voters
The Democratic primary is an unusual proxy battle due to the general election between GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent populist Dan Osborn.
Proxy war among top Democrats spills in NY-10 primary
Rep. Dan Goldman rallied with Gov. Kathy Hochul and labor unions Monday as he fends off a primary challenge from former City Comptroller Brad Lander.
CIOs are now orchestrators of AI business value
AI has prompted tech leaders to become strategic architects driving value from the technology across the enterprise, according to Marriott’s and Jabil’s CIOs.
CEC Entertainment adds Texas Roadhouse vet as CFO
Chris Monroe will oversee the finance and real estate teams for Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company as it looks to expand.
Schools are digging into the science of food
From health classes to indoor agricultural programs, educators are helping students forge nutritious connections in their eating habits.
Old Navy turns to retail, entertainment vet to invigorate turnaround
Michael Francis has led marketing at Walmart, Target and Dreamworks and is now taking newly created roles at Gap Inc. and its value brand.
Atrium Health, WakeMed propose to merge
WakeMed would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company. The deal has sparked concern from local lawmakers, who worry it could raise healthcare prices in North Carolina’s most populous county.
Iran war strains global business travel, as companies adjust meeting plans
Global conflicts are causing some companies to examine their “duty of care” policies and could bring back more virtual meetings, the survey found.
Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.
UNITE HERE Urges Other PENN Entertainment Shareholders to Support Proposal to Declassify the Board
UNITE HERE urges PENN (NASDAQ: PENN) shareholders to vote to declassify the Board and move to annual director elections at the AGM on June 16, 2026. The group says shareholders previously backed declassification in 2010 and cites industry norms, peer comparators, and 2025 proxy-vote statistics to argue annual elections improve accountability.UNITE HERE challenges PENN's regulatory and stability defenses, notes PENN reported 42 properties in 19 states and operations in 28 jurisdictions, and calls for alignment with peers that already use annual elections.
International Paper touts $200M in EMEA cuts ahead of business split
After the company splits into two, IP will take a 20% stake in the new EMEA business. Meanwhile, IP is accelerating reinvestment in its assets as part of its ongoing optimization plan, including via the upcoming acquisition of North Pacific Paper Co.
Teachers’ knowledge of science of reading improves, Fordham reports
However, at least a quarter of K-3 teachers say they are not fully committed to the literacy model, according to new research.
Did Trump fire entire National Science Board?
The White House and three former National Science Foundation board members confirmed the decision to Snopes.
Why Academy Sports & Outdoors is going against the grain with store openings
Executives touted the retailer’s “outside-in” strategy for new locations, which prioritizes markets that are further away from big cities — and big competitors.
Celsius unites sports, music and culture ahead of soccer-centric summer
Soccer stars, DJ Diplo and creator Marlon Garcia feature in a new ad that reimagines the brand’s “Live. Fit. Go.” slogan as “Live. Fit. Goal.”
Meet a Berks woman helping teens understand business
Christine Kreisher directs Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Academy, a summer program for high school students aspiring to start their own business.
How school coaches are prioritizing mental health for student athletes
To get the best out of students, "we have to learn to love them holistically," says one Virginia wrestling coach who has taken mental health awareness training.
Global business travel optimism drops sharply in Q1, GBTA survey shows
Pessimism among business travel professionals has nearly tripled since the start of the year amid concerns over geopolitical conflict. Weakened sentiment could impact U.S. hotels.
How creepy crawlies can unlock science curiosity for young learners
Insects and bugs can provide an inroad to lessons on nature while helping students — and sometimes teachers — overcome fears in the process.
Kendra Scott eyes expansion with first business chief
Adrienne Gernand, a veteran of Gap Inc., will be responsible for expanding the brand’s assortment and global reach.
Hungary’s Magyar demands vote rerun in constituency with namesake politician
Péter Magyar claims the Fidesz party ran a “proxy candidate” in the region.
Sports Illustrated Resorts brand expands to Louisiana college town
Developers will convert a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge under the lifestyle brand amid Sports Illustrated Resorts’ expansion into premier sports-driven college and university markets.
[DEF 14A] Flutter Entertainment plc Definitive Proxy Statement
Stock Titan provides an ultra-fast stock market news feed and multiple tools for traders and investors.
Gaubert Oil expanding fuels business
The company has agreed to buy the wholesale and transportation division of Mississippi-based Buffalo Services, giving it a foothold in The Magnolia state.
Archer teams with ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ for first entertainment deal
As the meat snacks marketer expands, it is collaborating with the “Star Wars” universe for a campaign spanning retail, digital, social and out-of-home.
Adyen tool speeds business payments
Financial operations at global enterprises remain “stubbornly complex,” as treasury teams juggle multiple banking and payment systems, the company said.
Publicis sharpens sports marketing focus with 160over90 acquisition
Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun described sports as the firm’s “next big bet” as it tries to bring cohesion to an increasingly valuable but fragmented market.
McCormick buys Unilever food business in $45B deal
The transaction creates a global spice and condiments giant with a portfolio that includes Hellman's mayonnaise and Frank's Red Hot.
Release Engineer Completes Data Science Online Courses
This spring a release engineer completed three Coursera Data Science courses from Johns Hopkins and the Software Carpentry instructor training, each roughly four weeks long. The courses covered The Data Scientist's Toolbox, R Programming, and Getting and Cleaning Data, and required substantial external reading to finish programming assignments. The training emphasized R, GitHub, reproducible research, and evidence-based teaching methods applicable to managing distributed systems.
Bank of America courts business clients in market-share push
To drive new client relationships in 50-some markets, BofA is hiring bankers and cultivating local connections, said Sharon Miller, the lender’s president of business banking.
Amex floats first new business card in 7 years
The bank is betting that a card without preset spending caps, plus 2% cash back, will win over businesses.
Why REI treats CX as a critical business function
The outdoor retailer is focused on doubling down on its differentiators, REI’s Clay Walton-House said. That means investing in its elevated services and member experience.
Robotics firm Intuitive Surgical says cyberattack compromised business, customer data
The company said an intruder accessed employee information, customer contact details and other records.
How should HR handle politics in the workplace?
When an employee’s political expression interferes with business operations, HR must know how to proceed, writes David Urban, senior counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
Microsoft Warns OAuth Redirect Abuse Delivers Malware to Government Targets
Microsoft details OAuth redirect abuse used to deliver ZIP malware and EvilProxy links to government targets.
Fake Google Security site uses PWA app to steal credentials, MFA codes
A phishing campaign is using a fake Google Account security page to deliver a web-based app capable of stealing one-time passcodes, harvesting cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and proxying attacker traffic through victims' browsers.
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies
PENN Entertainment Resets Board As ESPN Exit Refocuses Digital Strategy
PENN Entertainment (NasdaqGS:PENN) has ended a proxy battle with activist investor HG Vora through a cooperation agreement. As part of the deal, three new independent directors are joining the board and the board is being expanded. The governance changes follow PENN's exit from its ESPN Bet partnership and ongoing corporate restructuring efforts. PENN Entertainment, a major US regional casino and online gaming operator, is reworking its boardroom as it reorients around its core land based...
Olaplex links with ‘SNL’ star to blend science, style and humor in new ads
Chloe Fineman serves as Chief Hair Officer for “Science Never Looked So Good,” a campaign that promotes the hair care brand’s bond repair treatment.
Dentsu Entertainment, Iconic Arts partner to create brand-oriented IP
The companies will help brands develop original IP tied to culture, with a focus on anime and serialized entertainment.
New Jersey regulators take first step to reform electric utility business model
Performance-based ratemaking, multi-year rate plans and lower utility returns are all options to be considered, according to the Board of Public Utilities, which approved hiring a consultant to assist a potential overhaul.
Publicis weds creator, sports marketing for new Influential Sports unit
The move is designed to help brands connect with sports fans at scale and measure creator-driven programs with greater speed and accuracy.
CEC Entertainment names CEO amid expansion push
CFO Scott Drake will become CEO and president of the eatertainment giant beginning Feb. 13, succeeding David McKillips, who has served in the post since 2020.
Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business for $115M
The sale of Garden Veggie Snacks,Terra chips and Garden of Eatin' will allow the company to pay down debt and sharpen its focus on tea, yogurt and home meals.