Miller bolsters ProFin offering with PIB and Price Forbes hiresBroker Miller has bolstered its professional and financial lines capability with the appointments of Amanda Armitage and Scott Gorman.

by Ray Schultz , YesterdayThe Washington Post has ordered its employees to return to the office following a shift to remote work during the pandemic. Staff will be required to work in the office five days a week starting on June 2 next year, according to The New York Times. Managers will have to return by Feb. 3. The change, which mirrors the policy announced by owner Jeff Bezos at Amazon, was put forth in a memo by William Lewis, chief executive at the Post. advertisement advertisement“We are really good when we are working together in person,” Lewis wrote, according to the

Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports. The 21-year-old was considered doubtful for Friday's contest after suffering an ankle sprain Wednesday against Miami, so it's not a surprise he won't be available in Dallas. Dunn's next chance to take the court will come Sunday versus the Kings, but he could miss more time given the recency of the injury.

After spending a day in shock and anger, I decided that looking at facts was a good way to start digging my way out. As of this morning:Kamala Harris lost the presidency by less than 250,000 votes. Trump’s margin in Wisconsin: 29,367 www.nytimes.com/...Trump’s margin in Michigan: 81,597 www.nytimes.com/…Trump’s margin in Pennsylvania: 138, 307 www.nytimes.com/...From an Electoral College POV, the election was far closer than I realized . She could have been the first Democrat in over 100 years to win the presidency while losing the popular vote. That’s a good place to start when we are thinking about what to do better next time.

[1] While not all activist investors supported Trump, at this year’s Active-Passive Investor Summit, the premier shareholder activist conference in New York City organized by research and advisory service 13D Monitor, many activist investors were excited about the prospect of another presidency of Donald Trump. [2] This article examines the impact of another Trump presidency on shareholder activism in the United States and the beyond. [14]This in turn benefits shareholder activists who need a liquid market for M&A for their business model. [20] However, interestingly, the SEC’s track record under the first Trump administration was more pro-company than pro-activist. [28] And Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce, a possible chair candidate in a Trump administration, appears poised to further restrict shareholder proposals.

Many factors might have contributed to the election’s outcome , but the media world’s fracturing is hard to ignore. They are competing for attention with mainstream media organizations that have a different mission and who are bound by editorial standards. The TV networks also have digital arms with sizable reach. Jonah Peretti , the co-founder and chief executive of BuzzFeed, said publishers are even more vulnerable to social media than TV is. “People tend to live in their own media echo chambers now more than ever,” Feist said.

Washington Post CEO William Lewis informed employees Thursday that they will be required to work out of the newspaper’s offices five days a week starting in June. Lewis delivered the news after thanking employees for their “hard work and dedication” covering the 2024 presidential election. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesLewis, who is also the paper’s publisher, ordered that managers return to the office full-time by Feb. 3, 2025, and that all other employees start coming in five days a week starting on June 2, 2025. The Washington Post currently allows employees to work from home two days a week. The Washington Post is ending its policy of allowing employees to work from home starting next year.

(Reuters) - Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP) plans to raise its stake in U.S. oil refiner CVR Energy by more than 20%, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The company, a controlling shareholder of the oil refiner, plans to raise its stake in CVR to more than 81% by buying an additional 15 million shares, the report said, citing draft statements that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn and his firm plan to release on Friday. The new offer will benefit stockholders from cashing out at a premium, WSJ reported, quoting Icahn from the draft statement. Icahn Enterprises and CVR did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Carl Icahn owns about 66% of CVR, which operates the 115,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Coffeyville refinery in Kansas and the 75,000-bpd Wynnewood facility in Oklahoma.

Michelle Russo of HotelAVE is the court-appointed receiver, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is the servicer and special servicer for the loan. Meanwhile, hundreds of workers at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, the larger of the two properties securing the loan, have been on strike since September 22nd. The failure to resolve the strike in San Francisco raises questions about whether recovery of the certificate holders’ capital will be maximized during the receivership. More information about these potential impacts is available at San Francisco Hilton Strike Watch. If a sale is not completed by the deadline, the properties will head to non-judicial foreclosure.

Jared Kushner, who was responsible for his Middle East policy during Trump’s first term, has so far said he doesn’t plan to play a role in his father-in-law’s administration. “This won’t be a repeat of 2016," said Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the Jerusalem-based Jewish People Policy Institute. Who will win will play a central role in how Trump’s Middle East policy plays out. Still, there are many reasons for Netanyahu to expect a Trump administration to give him more latitude as he fights Hamas and Hezbollah, especially when it comes to keeping weapons steadily flowing. “Pressuring Israel in these ways, like the Biden administration did, are toxic," the former official said.

CNN Travel collected the world’s best Christmas fairs in an article published on the 3rd of November. Vienna’s Christmas fair dates back to the 13th centuryAccording to CNN Travel, they tried to collect Christmas fairs from everywhere in the world: Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and New York. Hungarian Christmas fairs in the world’s topIf you do not want to travel to Vienna, you can travel to one of the world’s top Christmas fairs in Budapest. According to CNN Travel, the Hungarian capital has two main Christmas fairs. The Vörösmarty Square Christmas fair is in the heart of the city, attracting almost a million visitors every year.

Trump’s Tax Policy Promises Set For Major Overhaul Significant reforms on tariffs, tax cuts, and the national debt define Trump's new agendaWith Donald Trump back as president and the Republicans regaining control of Congress, the U.S. tax policy is poised for some significant transformations. His administration is expected to push for elements of his Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) to be extended permanently. One major focus of Trump’s proposed tax plan is on tariffs as a tool for fiscal policy. The risks involved with trumpeting tax cuts could mean they come with potentially severe repercussions for the national debt. Faced with the reality of implementing extensive long-term policies, Trump's fiscal advisors are bracing for intense negotiations.

House Election Results Shift Political Landscape Tight race reveals deep concerns as Republicans eye majority amid fluctuated voter sentimentsThe 2024 U.S. House of Representatives elections have been pivotal, mirroring the strong currents of political sentiment throughout the nation. Following the recent election day, the stakes were high, with both parties vying to claim the required 218 seats for control of the highly influential House. An unprecedented level of voter engagement was noted, driven by concerns over local issues, health, and the rising tide of political polarization. The dynamics were complex, with various key issues, such as healthcare, education, and public safety, motivating voters across multiple demographics. Observers noted how states like Georgia and Louisiana might sway final results, with their run-off election systems adding to the complexity.

The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle's continued success -- and it's all about math. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to match. Players will get a five-star rating if they match the target number exactly, a three-star rating if they get within 10 of the target, and a one-star rating if they can get within 25 of the target number. So play Digits while you can, as The New York Times may move on from the project if it doesn't get the response it is hoping for. Digits' beta is available to play for free now on The New York Times Games' website

At least a dozen measures were on ballots across the country Tuesday, proposing tax increases or new revenue streams to pay for child care and other child-focused services. Here’s a look at how early childhood fared this election: (This story will be updated as vote tallies are finalized.) Child care:Washington state: Initiative 2109 aimed to repeal a capital gains tax that passed in 2021 and has since provided child care subsidies and money for select child care programs. PASSEDMontrose, Colorado: Ballot Issue 2A will increase the city’s hotel tax and put 17 percent of the revenue toward local child care. The funds would also be used to pay for youth programs, child care and support for parents.