Inside the toxic legacy of America’s multibillion-dollar carpet empire A new investigation shows how chemicals used for decades to make carpets stain resistant have contaminated swaths of the South The Independent UK · Feb 5
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors When U.S. Border Patrol agents entered a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota, in early January, detaining two employees, it marked a new chapter in the relationship between corporate America and the federal government. The Conversation · Feb 5
Virgin Media O2 owners seal £2bn Netomnia deal in major UK fibre network consolidation Netomnia could be acquired by Virgin Media O2, but the deal will likely be subject to intense regulatory scrutiny. TechRadar · Feb 3
How Trump helped Harvard: 5 'Crimson' leadership lessons on standing up to bullies The people and companies of Minnesota exhibit them, too. Fortune · Feb 1
Minnesota CEOs' 'milquetoast' response to ICE raises a core debate for leaders: Is speaking up worth it? Is corporate caution amid ICE tensions prudent business—or a moral failure? Fortune · Jan 31
Will corporate America finally stand up to the Trump administration? The brutal handling of immigration raids and the killing of Alex Pretti have tested the reticence of the corporate class The Guardian - US · Jan 31
10 big brands with ridiculously similar logos These famous companies' similar logos will give you design déjà vu. Creative Bloq · Jan 29
"I honestly don’t think I would keep going if he quit. I can’t imagine touring without him": Gary Numan on the man who makes his live shows tick, and why gigging is “still one of the most incredibly exciting and demanding things you can do” Plus, why he’s finally agreed to play on an ‘80s cruise and when we can expect a new Numan album MusicRadar · Jan 29
New on HBO Max in February 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch There's plenty to check out on HBO and Max this February, and we've rounded up our favorite picks. Tom’s Guide · Jan 29
How Samsung's first-ever chief design officer is reinventing the electronics giant for the AI age Samsung turns to an outsider—Mauro Porcini—to conceive of AI-powered products that resonate with consumers and give the Korean giant a more global voice. Fortune · Jan 28
10 CEOs Who Admitted They're Replacing Workers with AI in 2026 — And One Cut 80% of His Staff Corporate leaders from Amazon to Salesforce have publicly confirmed that AI is eliminating jobs, with survey data showing 37% of companies expect to replace roles by the end of 2026. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
Full List of 60+ Minnesota CEOs Who Finally Spoke Out on Violence — Target, 3M, Best Buy Included Minnesota's corporate establishment breaks silence with an unprecedented joint letter as a lawsuit reveals businesses face sales drops of up to 80% amid ongoing unrest. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
How Minnesota Became Ground Zero For Trump’s Deadly ICE Raids And Data Demands Minnesota is facing mass ICE raids, two fatal shootings and a fight over voter and welfare data. Here’s how it became a national flashpoint. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 27
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under 2027 rules The World Rally Championship hopes new technical rules will reinvigorate the number of constructers competing in the pinnacle of rallying Motorsport · Jan 26
Autosport · Jan 26 More than 10 tuners show interest in WRC 2027 rules The World Rally Championship hopes new technical rules will reinvigorate the number of constructers competing in the pinnacle of rallying
Fortune · Jan 26 CEOs, long silent on Trump's immigration crackdown, seem to hit their breaking point over Alex Pretti's killing Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
Fortune · Jan 25 Minnesota-based CEOs, including Fortune 500 bosses, call for ‘immediate de-escalation of tensions’ after fatal shooting “With yesterday’s tragic news, we are calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and for state, local, and federal officials to work together to find real solutions.”
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Sixty CEOs call for ‘immediate deescalation’ in joint letter after Minneapolis shooting Before the letter, most of the biggest Minnesota-based companies had not issued any public statements about the enforcement surge and unrest
Fortune · Jan 23 Target faces new backlash amid Minnesota ICE raids after boycotts over its DEI rollback. But don't blame politics for falling profits, analyst says Recent events have caused renewed backlash against Target, nearly a year after boycotts began over the company rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Motorsport · Jan 23 FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search A deal is edging closer to welcome a new WRC owner
InsideEVs · Jan 22 BMW's Electric M3 Has Simulated Engine Sounds. Here's What BMW Used The manufacturer released a video showing what the electric M3 will sound like and the iconic M models it sampled.
Barchart · Jan 22 What You Need To Know Ahead of Solventum Earnings Release Solventum is expected to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a modest earnings increase.
International Business Times · Jan 21 Wall Street Loses Ground as Trump Threatens European Tariffs, Global Markets Fall Wall Street tumbles as Trump threatens European tariffs, sending global markets and tech stocks into a sharp decline.
MarketBeat · Jan 21 3M Earnings: Fundamentals and Capital Returns to Drive Highs in 2026 3M's capital return is safe and reliable for 2026, on track for modest distribution increases and semi-aggressive share count reduction.
Barchart · Jan 20 Should You Buy the Dip in 3M Stock Today? 3M stock sinks on mixed earnings and muted future guidance. Here’s why investors should practice caution in buying MMM shares on the post-earnings weakness.