George Berkeley’s Name Removed from Trinity College Dublin Library
No one disputes that George Berkeley was among Ireland’s greatest thinkers, but he was also an unapologetic slaver. Now, Trinity College Dublin is taking his name off one of its buildings.Read More
In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived
About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.Read More
A Refugee From Another Time Gets an Eviction Notice
A Ukrainian immigrant, 82, has lived in a Manhattan hotel for decades. Now the owners want him out — while earning millions from the city to house others.Read More
Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace
Large health insurers and other companies are especially keen on doctors’ groups that care for patients in private Medicare plans.Read More
After Texas Mall Shooting, Authorities Investigate Gunman’s Social Media
As the city of Allen mourns victims, authorities examine racist social media posts that they say belonged to the gunman.Read More
Carbon Markets Get Boost From Wall Street
State Street says it will provide its custody and fund administration work, critical financial plumbing, for carbon markets.Read More
Shell and BP’s Hidden Spark
The European companies’ energy traders generate huge profits, but investors are mostly in the dark.Read More
Big Oil Has $150 Billion in Cash and Investors Want a Share
Oil-and-gas companies boost shareholder returns and keep funds for when the boom goes bust.Read More
No Recession Doesn’t Mean No Worries for Stocks
Stocks might be under pressure even if the U.S. economy avoids a downturn.Read More
Underwhelming Chinese Stock Markets Show Concern Over Recovery
China’s stocks have underperformed this year as questions linger on the durability of the country’s economic rebound.Read More
