John Bruton Dies at 76; Negotiated for Peace as Irish Prime Minister
He made strides to end the sectarian violence that plagued Northern Ireland through the 1990s by collaborating with both Britain and the Irish Republican Army. NYT > Obituaries
El-Erian, Krugman and other economists have very different opinions on China’s struggling economy
The divide between China bulls and bears is getting louder as the beleaguered economy comes into full focus this year. International: Top News And Analysis
Why direct-to-consumer darlings such as Casper, Allbirds and Peloton are now struggling
Once booming, direct-to-consumer companies such as Casper, Allbirds and Peloton now struggle with profitability, layoffs and the cost of advertising. U.S. News
Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam
Seven medical supply companies made suspicious claims involving thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, an advocacy group found. NYT > Health
Deal Dash: A new Starbucks is coming to Green Hills; Metro approves 22-story Midtown tower proposal
In this week’s installment of Deal Dash: A new Starbucks is headed to Green Hills; Metro approves plans for 22-story apartment tower at Music Row roundabout. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The…
Types of Small Business Financing Options
Wondering the difference between the types of small business financing options? Getting the right financial product for your small business is important. However, entrepreneurs should be careful about which small business financing options they choose.…
The state-vs.-Metro animosity of 2023 hasn’t flared up in 2024
In 2023, state Republicans passed a slate of laws aimed at Nashville, unmoved by the public and private pleas that a number of influential and well-connected Nashville executives made one year ago at this time.…
Bankrupt trucking company Yellow fully repays $700M CARES Act loan — plus $151M more in interest
Yellow Corp., a bankrupt trucking company previously based in Overland Park, repaid a $ 700 million loan it received from the U.S. Treasury with interest, but the value of nearly 16 million shares owned by…
Appeals court rejects Trump’s immunity claim in federal election interference case
A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected former President Trump’s claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case. ABC News: Top Stories
Toby Keith, Larger-Than-Life Country Music Star, Dies at 62
He cultivated an in-your-face persona with hits like “Who’s Your Daddy?” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” He announced in 2022 that he had cancer. NYT > Obituaries