As legislative scrutiny intensifies, Washington's long-standing tech dominance faces a pivotal test. Industry leaders warn that regulatory uncertainty could erode the state's competitive advantage, putting its economic future in the balance.
After a two-year succession saga, Disney's board has chosen theme parks veteran Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, while Dana Walden ascends to a powerful new creative role. The decision aims to balance operational expertise with Hollywood relationships as the entertainment giant navigates a complex future.
In an exclusive interview, Disney Board Chair James Gorman details the rigorous, leak-free process to select Josh D'Amaro as Bob Iger's successor, revealing how the board navigated an 'embarrassment of riches' in the C-suite.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
As Bob Iger prepares to step down, he highlights a 'healthy competition' between Disney's resurgent parks and its entertainment division to become the company's primary profit driver, with the board close to naming his successor.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management reveals Micron Technology as its largest holding in its latest investor letter, detailing a conviction play on the memory chip giant's long-term trajectory amid AI-driven demand and market volatility.
Bill Stevenson, the 77-year-old former spouse of Dr. Jill Biden, has been formally charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Linda, following a grand jury indictment. The case stems from a late December domestic incident at their New Castle County residence.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault as his trial begins. The case, involving 38 charges from several alleged victims, has cast a shadow over the Norwegian royal household.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape as his high-profile trial opens, facing a total of 38 charges including abuse and covert filming.
Barclays plans to close Tesco Bank's Newcastle office, relocating most roles to Glasgow and putting 162 positions under consultation, in a move unions vow to scrutinize.
Norway's revered monarchy is navigating unprecedented turbulence this week, with the Crown Prince's stepson standing trial on serious assault charges while newly released court documents reveal intimate email exchanges between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tesla's decision to end production of flagship models and a sharpened focus on AI and robotics, coupled with losing its top EV sales crown to BYD, signals a profound strategic shift that is reshaping investor perceptions of the company's core identity.
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index report for 2026 crowns Trader Joe's as the nation's highest-rated grocer, ending a tie with Publix. The win highlights shifting consumer preferences and regional divides in the competitive supermarket landscape.
Josh D’Amaro, a 30-year Disney veteran and lifelong fan, has been named the company's next CEO. His journey from a strategic planning role to overseeing the global parks empire positions him to steer the entertainment giant through a period of significant investment and political challenges.
With its blockbuster Humira era in the rearview, AbbVie is betting big on its next-generation immunology drugs and a deep pipeline to drive growth and maintain its crown among Dividend Kings.
Shell is set to sell a 20% stake in Brazil's Orca deep-water project to Kuwait's KUFPEC while retaining operatorship, concurrently launching a review of its CEO compensation structure. These parallel moves underscore the energy giant's evolving capital discipline and governance priorities amid shifting investor expectations.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has enlisted as a military reservist, a move framed by the palace as a personal commitment to national security amid rising continental defense anxieties. Her decision coincides with policy debates across Europe on conscription and military readiness.
Volkswagen has dethroned Tesla as Europe's top seller of fully-electric vehicles in 2025, according to new market data, signaling a significant realignment in the continent's competitive landscape as traditional automakers gain ground.
As Amazon prepares to report earnings, the spotlight is fixed on its cloud division. Investors are asking if the slowdown that rocked Microsoft's Azure signals a broader industry cooldown, or if Amazon can chart a different course.
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a sweeping leadership overhaul, formally dividing its top strategic priorities between its powerhouse Parks business and its challenged Content divisions. Josh D'Amaro will ascend to CEO in 2026, while Dana Walden assumes a new, powerful creative president role, setting the stage for the post-Iger era.
