G.M.’s President Will Take Over Its Self-Driving Effort

The executive, Dan Ammann, is becoming chief executive of Cruise, which General Motors bought in 2016 to develop and commercialize autonomous cars.

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Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments

Scott Chen, the president of the gay dating app, said his personal view of marriage as “between a man and a woman” did not contradict his support for same-sex marriage.

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Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Are Fined in I.C.O. Crackdown

The boxer and the rapper did not disclose that they were paid $150,000 to promote Centra’s virtual currency last year. Regulators announced charges against them on Thursday.

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Some Marriott Strikes End, but San Francisco Workers Stay Out

With a settlement in Hawaii, two-thirds of the almost 8,000 of the hotel giant’s workers who had walked out are back at work, as one of travel’s busiest seasons is underway.

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Mic, a News Site for Millennials, Lays Off Most of Its Staff

The seven-year-old company had relied too heavily on a partnership with Facebook, two employees said.

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Oil’s Rout Is Making Junk Bond Investors (More) Nervous

The tumult in the oil market has elevated caution about corporate America’s riskiest companies.

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Paul Polman, a ‘Crucial Voice’ for Corporate Responsibility, Steps Down as Unilever C.E.O.

Mr. Polman made a series of dramatic changes to the company that makes Lipton tea and Dove soap, as he pushed to make business more socially responsible.

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Argentina Once Saw G-20 as a Chance to Shine. Bad News Got in the Way.

Soccer fan violence, a recession, strikes and a suspected bombing plot by vegans have rattled Argentina as it prepares to play host to world leaders.

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NASA Chooses Private Companies for Future Moon Landings

Nine companies will vie for a share of more than $2 billion dollars to build small landers to carry experimental payloads to the lunar surface.

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Interest Rates Likely to Rise in December, Recap of Fed Meeting Shows

The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting said most officials foresee a need to keep raising rates next year.

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Meanwhile: The $0.006 Object in Your Sushi Container Is Doing an Important Job

It separates flavors and comes from a centuries-old Japanese tradition.

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Retiring: The Myth of Steady Retirement Spending, and Why Reality May Cost Less

Many people looking to retire assume that they can spend 4 percent of their savings each year and that expenses will stay stable. Some research shows a decline instead.

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As U.S.-China Trade War Rages, Some Australian Farmers See an Opportunity

Rising tariffs could lead Chinese buyers to look for alternatives to American products. But Australia could suffer if the conflict slows China’s growth.

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Britain and U.S. Reach Post-Brexit Aviation Agreement

The deal, which removes a cloud that had been hanging over airlines in both countries, will allow flights to continue as usual.

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Cambridge Analytica Used Fashion Tastes to Identify Right-Wing Voters

Christopher Wylie, who helped found the voter-profiling firm, said that clothing preferences had been key to helping “Steve Bannon build his insurgency.”

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Like a Boss: Aminatou Sow’s Work Diary: ‘It’s Not a Dirty Word. I Want to Be Rich!’

The podcaster and digital strategist’s days are consumed by inbox-slaying, “trashdrafts” and oncology follow-ups.

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DealBook Briefing: The Fed’s Chair Sent the Markets Soaring

Jay Powell brought smiles to trading floors by hinting that interest rates may not continue to rise.

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South Korean Court Orders Mitsubishi of Japan to Pay for Forced Wartime Labor

The ruling against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is likely to further complicate ties between America’s two key allies in Asia.

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Altria Is Said to Be Seeking a Stake in Juul

Terms were unknown, but Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, would probably have to pay a substantial amount for the e-cigarette company, which critics say has targeted teenage customers.

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U.S. Stresses Plan to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars

Trump administration officials are trying to pressure Beijing to ease trade restrictions before the president and his counterpart meet this week.

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Overlooked No More: Noor Inayat Khan, Indian Princess and British Spy

Khan, who was recently suggested as the new face of the £50 note, was an unlikely candidate to engage in espionage in World War II, but she did so with a “steely strength of will.”

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Firearms Industry Appears Stuck in the Doldrums

Interest in hunting products at Dick’s Sporting Goods is sliding, background checks for firearms fell on Black Friday and pressure from Wall Street isn’t letting up.

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This Modern Duffel Bag Is a Must-Have for Business Travelers

Kickstarter backers loved it -- and so will you.

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Changing Lanes: Danica Patrick Retired From Racecar Driving, but She Still Competes in Business

The former racecar driver says she "didn't need money or a big name" to find success.

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Want Some Help With Your Investment Pitch? These Business and Speaking Experts Can Help.

These coaches can give you some great tips on how to turn a one-minute elevator pitch into something more.

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Dollar Tree Is One of the Few Winners on the Entrepreneur Index™ Today

Even on a down day for the stock market, Dollar Tree partially rebounded from a tough year.

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The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, Talks Success, Scalability and Money-Saving Travel Tips (Podcast)

This week's 'How Success Happens' guest built a rewards points blog into an empire. Here's how.

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The Story Behind the Nation's First Standalone LGBTQ+ Accelerator, Which Graduates Its 20th Startup Today

StartOut Growth Lab is billed as the first standalone, brick-and-mortar accelerator focusing entirely on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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In South Korea, Stressed Out Workers Are Sending Themselves to Fake Prison

More than 2,000 people have opted to give it a try.

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Julian Marley Thinks Cannabis Should Be Free

In an exclusive interview, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley talks about his brand JuJu Royal, the benefits of the 'Herb,' and what his father would think about the commercilazation of marijuana.

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4 Things Leaders Must Learn to Do

To build a better business and culture, company presidents need to master these essential skills.

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