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For Happiness in the New Year, Stop Overdoing Everything

30Dec

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For Happiness in the New Year, Stop Overdoing Everything

Overachieving and overthinking are ways we try to feel more secure, but they can seriously hurt our mental and physical health

A Top Penn Entertainment Shareholder Seeks Board Seats

28Dec

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A Top Penn Entertainment Shareholder Seeks Board Seats

Updated Dec. 28, 2023 8:18 am ETA top shareholder in Penn Entertainment is seeking seats on the casino operator’s board. The hedge fund HG Vora Capital Management, which has an 18.5% economic interest including swaps, is in talks with Penn about placing directors on the company’s board, according to a securities filing made on Thursday, which didn’t say how many. (Its latest 13F filing revealed an 11% stake in Penn.) Should the talks not lead anywhere, the fund might pursue a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported on HG Vora’s position. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Nelson Peltz Resigns From Wiesenthal Board Over Its Ben & Jerry’s Tweet

26Dec

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Nelson Peltz Resigns From Wiesenthal Board Over Its Ben & Jerry’s Tweet

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz resigned from his position at the Simon Wiesenthal Center after the Jewish organization urged people not to buy Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.Peltz, who is a board member at Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s parent company, stepped down from the center on Dec. 12, according to people familiar with the matter. His firm, Trian Fund Management, is a Unilever shareholder.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

As Pressure on Harvard President Increases, University Board Feels the Squeeze

25Dec

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As Pressure on Harvard President Increases, University Board Feels the Squeeze

Dec. 24, 2023 10:32 pm ETIn the wake of calls for the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, a growing number of faculty members are turning their focus to the other 11 members of the powerful governing board that runs the school.Some faculty are calling for members of the Harvard Corporation, the university’s board, to resign or apologize and one professor has even floated to the governor of Massachusetts a new governance structure for the school that would give lawmakers the chance to appoint a board member to represent the public interest.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Sam Altman's Knack for Dodging Bullets—With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends

24Dec

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Sam Altman's Knack for Dodging Bullets—With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends

The OpenAI CEO lost the confidence of top leaders in the three organizations he has directed, yet each time he’s rebounded to greater heights.

24Dec

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Nelson Peltz Resigns From Wiesenthal Board Over Its Ben & Jerry’s Tweet

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz resigned from his position at the Simon Wiesenthal Center after the Jewish organization urged people not to buy Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.Peltz, who is a board member at Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s parent company, stepped down from the center on Dec. 12, according to people familiar with the matter. His firm, Trian Fund Management, is a Unilever shareholder.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Greg Abel Is the Next Big Name at Berkshire Hathaway

23Dec

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Greg Abel Is the Next Big Name at Berkshire Hathaway

Listen to article(1 minute)Berkshire Hathaway’s future chief executive officer is no Warren Buffett. Fortunately for Greg Abel, he doesn’t have to be. Buffett, the 93-year-old chairman and CEO, unwrapped one of corporate America’s longest-running mysteries in 2021 when he confirmed that Abel was his pick to succeed him in the role as CEO.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

It Isn’t Just About Bonding. Giving Up Paternity Leave Costs You Money.

18Dec

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It Isn’t Just About Bonding. Giving Up Paternity Leave Costs You Money.

Listen to article(2 minutes)A lot of new fathers are leaving money on the table—their paid paternity leave.Expanded access to parental leave is among the biggest changes to workplaces in recent years, and fathers have been prime beneficiaries. Yet plenty of dads still see it as a career risk. They worry their commitment to their jobs will be questioned or they will face ridicule (Exhibit A: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg). Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

18Dec

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It Isn’t Just About Bonding. Giving Up Paternity Leave Costs You Money.

Listen to article(2 minutes)A lot of new fathers are leaving money on the table—their paid paternity leave.Expanded access to parental leave is among the biggest changes to workplaces in recent years, and fathers have been prime beneficiaries. Yet plenty of dads still see it as a career risk. They worry their commitment to their jobs will be questioned or they will face ridicule (Exhibit A: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg). Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

How the Maker of ‘Fortnite’ Beat Google and Got Its Mojo Back

16Dec

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How the Maker of ‘Fortnite’ Beat Google and Got Its Mojo Back

Videogame boss Tim Sweeney is on a winning streak.His company, closely held Epic Games, defeated tech behemoth Google in court on Monday, and its years-old megahit “Fortnite”—which served as the catalyst for the legal battle—is undergoing a resurgence in popularity. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8