What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits
Albertsons is now suing the competitor that had tried to acquire it. AP Photo/Jenny KaneAlbertsons announced on Dec.
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U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation. Passenger numbers continue to soar, while alternatives to fossil fuels remain underdeveloped. Missing this target matters because aviation contributes significantly to climate change.
How green innovation could be the key to growth for the UK’s rural businesses
Duncan Andison/ShutterstockAs climate change speeds up and resources become more scarce, businesses are realising that innovation and sustainable practices are becoming necessities rather than merely nice things to do.
Companies won’t survive in a nature-depleted world – I’ve met the business owners who are taking action
Claudia Graf/ShutterstockAfter the conclusion of UN biodiversity conference Cop16, it was easy to feel disappointed. In Cali, Colombia, discussions fell short on how to monitor targets and progress remains slow. Despite agreements, Cop16 lacked urgency from governments and the UN on how to halt the crisis in the natural world.
Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Diversity training programs had positive results when they implemented skills training and role-playing, according to a new study. Mikolette/Getty ImagesDespite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re everywhere.
Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving
The total value of assets held by donor-advised funds is soaring. imaginima/E+ via Getty ImagesDonor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work.
Republican lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect
Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy, taxes didn’t get much attention in the run-up to the vote. That’s a bit of a surprise, since 2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – in fact, the fate of the most significant tax reform in three decades hangs in the balance.
Informal safety nets help many Americans with expenses – people at all income levels benefit from this ‘financial interdependence’
Even daredevils benefit from their ties to other people. Mauricio Graiki/iStock via Getty Images PlusAbout 1 in 5 American adults regularly provide unpaid care or financial assistance to their adult relatives or friends.
Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
Fossil fuel subsidies keep gas prices low in many countries. AP Photo/Nam Y. HuhFossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world.
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