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How German AG Supervisory Boards Appoint Management, Seat Employees and Break Deadlocks

Germany's two-tier system separates the management board from the supervisory board and seats employees on the latter, a structure that differs from a single US board.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff

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Lagarde Says Bond Sell-Off Will Slow Euro-Zone Inflation as Borrowing Costs Rise

Christine Lagarde said on 17 October 2026 that the bond sell-off is raising euro-zone borrowing costs and will slow inflation ahead of the 29 October meeting.

By The Money Desk, Editorial Staff

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Why UK R&D spend earns relief through the merged credit or the enhanced route, not both

The merged RDEC credit and its enhanced route for loss-making small firms set how much UK R&D spend can earn, which costs count and how claims are filed.

By The Innovation Desk, Editorial Staff

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Fairfax to buy 60.72% of IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore, with approvals pending

Canada's Fairfax Financial is set to buy a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore after India's cabinet approved the sale on 14 October 2026.

By The Business Desk, Editorial Staff

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel become co-founders of protein soda brand Proda

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel joined sugar-free protein soda brand Proda as co-founders on Oct. 13, 2026, with roles in creative strategy and partnerships.

By The Celebrity Desk, Editorial Staff

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Ayra Starr's 20-city tour gives Mastercard, Verizon and Spotify first access

Ayra Starr's Starrgirl World Tour runs 20 cities from Cologne to San Francisco, with artist presales from 14 October and general sale from 16 October.

By The Celebrity Desk, Editorial Staff

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Pandora's 17-piece Pat McGrath line turns makeup motifs into jewellery, from €39 to €199

Pandora's 17-piece capsule with Dame Pat McGrath turns makeup motifs into layered charms and rings, priced by region from €39 to €199.

By The Celebrity Desk, Editorial Staff

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SEC crypto proposal pairs $5 million and $75 million exemptions with state preemption

The SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets proposal sets $5 million and $75 million offering exemptions, a conditional safe harbor and state preemption. Comments close October 20.

By The Money Desk, Editorial Staff

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Brisbane 2032 chief executive Cindy Hook to step down when her contract ends

Cindy Hook will leave the Brisbane 2032 organising committee when her four-year contract ends, as recruitment for a successor starts immediately.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff

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EU prepares questions for AI developers over loss-of-control incidents

The Commission's AI Scientific Panel met on 9 October on loss-of-control incidents. It has worked on a set of questions with the AI Office for the companies behind the models involved.

By The Innovation Desk, Editorial Staff

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EU carbon border charge is in force, but certificates are sold from February 2027

The EU's carbon border charge is in force since 1 January 2026, but importers buy certificates only from February 2027, with prices set off EU carbon auctions.

By The Business Desk, Editorial Staff

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Why Regular Dental Checkups Matter Beyond Teeth

A dental visit does more than clean teeth. Gum health and the mouth can reflect and affect wider health, which is a good reason to keep appointments.

By The Health Desk, Editorial Staff

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Realtors' September existing-home sales report lands Oct. 13 as 30-year rates hit 7.40%

The National Association of Realtors publishes September existing-home sales on October 13, as Freddie Mac's 30-year rate reached 7.40%, up from a 6.54% July average.

By The Real Estate Desk, Editorial Staff

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SEB names deputy Jonas Ahlström acting CEO after Johan Torgeby resigns

SEB's board named deputy CEO Jonas Ahlström acting chief executive after Johan Torgeby resigned on 6 October 2026, and started a search for a permanent successor.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff

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Federal QSBS tax breaks now phase in, and New York drops a plan to tax them

Federal exclusions for qualified small business stock now phase in over three to five years. New York's proposed change to them was withdrawn and left out of the May budget.

By The Innovation Desk, Editorial Staff

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Con Edison's Rate Plan Shows How New York Sets Utility Rates, From Filing to Vote

New York utility rates are set in a public, multi-stage Commission process. Con Edison's January 2026 plan shows how each stage works, and what it approved.

By The Business Desk, Editorial Staff

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Clinton Hill townhouse sells off-market for $9.4 million, a neighborhood record

A renovated townhouse at 374 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill sold off-market for about $9.4 million, topping the neighborhood's previous high of $9.05 million, reports said October 6.

By The Real Estate Desk, Editorial Staff

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EU sets October 8 deadline for China to ease rare-earth export limits

EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič meets China in Beijing on October 8, seeking assurances on rare-earth supply. Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU will retaliate if China misses its October deadline.

By The Money Desk, Editorial Staff

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C.H. Robinson's $5.8 Billion RXO Deal Targets $300 Million in Annual Cost Cuts

C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion. How the deal consolidates freight brokerages, finances through Morgan Stanley bridge, and targets $300 million in synergies.

By The Money Desk, Editorial Staff

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French 10-year bond yields hit highest since 2002 as Lecornu's budget nears a vote

France's 10-year borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002 as investors doubt PM Lecornu's ability to pass €54 billion in spending cuts with a fragmented parliament.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff

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Skyworks completes $22 billion Qorvo acquisition in all-stock-and-cash merger

The RF semiconductor deal, funded through $2 billion in bonds with a Goldman Sachs bridge facility as an unused backup, combines two major suppliers and creates a $7.7 billion revenue company with…

By The Business Desk, Editorial Staff

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General Intuition Raises $220 Million at $6.2 Billion, Nine Weeks After Its Series A

A world-model startup spun from a gaming platform raised $220 million just nine weeks after its Series A, nearly tripling its valuation.

By The Innovation Desk, Editorial Staff

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Alex Ashton and the Agency Eight Cofounders Are Building Influence That Lasts

How an Amazon-trained engineer and a community-first marketer turned creator seeding into one of New York's most closely watched consumer-brand agencies.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff

Georgia Austin, founder and CEO of Wordbrew, seated on a black leather sofa

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Georgia Austin, Founder of Wordbrew, Is Building the Content Engine Behind Authority-Led B2B Brands

The London-trained copywriter who scaled a freelance practice into a multi-company portfolio is betting that AI will make human expertise more valuable, not less.

By The Leadership Desk, Editorial Staff