Brand to leave Walmart as chief legal officer in January
Rachel Brand, Walmart head of global governance and chief legal officer, has announced she will leave the retailer at the end of the company’s fiscal year on Jan. 31. Brand…
Jared Moskowitz pressures Kash Patel to agree to investigate validity of Donald Trump signature
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz pressed FBI Director Kash Patel on investigating whether a birthday book provided by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate contains a forgery. The Parkland Democrat raised questions after President…
Ryan Chamberlin rolls out plan to get rid of property taxes
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin has unveiled a proposal to eliminate property taxes by replacing them with special fees on real estate transactions, a new sales tax, and surcharges targeting tourists. “Florida’s…
Brian Auld, Matt Silverman to step down from Rays leadership in anticipation of sale
Tampa Bay Rays Co-Presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman are stepping down from their roles with the MLB team in anticipation of a pending sale. The Rays sale is expected…
The Compass Report: Arkansas economy expanding, with slowing in Fort Smith, Jonesboro metros
The four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report continue to show economic growth in central and Northwest Arkansas, with economic activity moderating in the Fort Smith and Jonesboro…
Fayetteville hires chief housing officer, renames housing department
Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn has appointed Marlee Stark, the city’s economic vitality manager, as the city’s first chief housing officer. Stark will also be director of the city’s recently renamed…
Resident feedback sought to help guide Northwest Arkansas’ growth
Northwest Arkansas residents can provide feedback that’s expected to help shape recommendations on the region’s housing, infrastructure, transportation and open space during an eight-day event starting Wednesday (Sept. 17). The…
Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in Atlantic, may intensify into hurricane by weekend
Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gabrielle Wednesday morning, and forecasters say the system could become a hurricane by the weekend as it tracks northwest in the Atlantic. The…
Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen U.S. divisions
Russia moved to amplify online conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s killing just hours after it happened, seeding social media with the frightening claim that America is slipping into civil war.…
Barack Obama says U.S. is at ‘an inflection point’ after Charlie Kirk’s killing
Former President Barack Obama says that the United States is at “an inflection point” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that President Donald Trump has further divided…