Still, locals and high-profile celebrities like the actor Jason Momoa warned visitors on social media to avoid the island out of respect for victims and survivors. “That is the wrong message,” said Maui-based wedding photographer Tara Lee Murphy, who shot a ceremony on Lahaina’s beachfront just hours before the venue was devoured by flames. “We… Continue reading Fearful of ‘Covid 2.0,’ Maui business owners say they welcome tourism
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Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, says she has autonomy from Elon Musk to run the business
The first CEO of Twitter, now known as X, under Elon Musk said she has operational autonomy to run the business, while the tech titan can focus on the company’s products and long-term vision. In an exclusive interview with CNBC on Thursday, CEO Linda Yaccarino said their respective roles are “very clear.” “Elon works on… Continue reading Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, says she has autonomy from Elon Musk to run the business
NHS crisis presents business opportunities, says boss of insurer Axa | Axa
The growing crisis facing the NHS presents “quite a few business opportunities” for AXA to expand its private healthcare business, the French insurance group’s chief executive has said. Speaking to the Financial Times, Thomas Buberl highlighted the mounting pressures on the health service, including record waiting lists, rising inflation pushing up costs such as the… Continue reading NHS crisis presents business opportunities, says boss of insurer Axa | Axa
Hunter Biden business associate testifies he has no knowledge of wrongdoing by Joe Biden
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden’s business associate, Devon Archer, testified before the House Oversight Committee that he has no knowledge that then-Vice President Joe Biden changed U.S. foreign policy to help his son and that he’s not aware of any wrongdoing by the elder Biden, according to transcripts of his testimony released Thursday. “I have no… Continue reading Hunter Biden business associate testifies he has no knowledge of wrongdoing by Joe Biden
Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman touts agency’s focus on entrepreneurs
With 33.2 million small businesses accounting for almost 63% of net new job creation in the nation, the head of the Small Business Administration, who is the highest-ranking Latina in the U.S. government, says the agency’s focus has been on ensuring that newly created businesses can stay open. Isabella Casillas Guzman stepped into the position in the… Continue reading Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman touts agency’s focus on entrepreneurs
Biden spoke with son’s business associates numerous times, former partner tells lawmakers
A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified that the president’s son used the Biden “brand” to his advantage while working for Ukrainian energy company Burisma, according to lawmakers who were present during Monday’s closed-door questioning. Devon Archer, 49, answered questions for about four hours during a transcribed interview before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee,… Continue reading Biden spoke with son’s business associates numerous times, former partner tells lawmakers