Federal judge orders Southwest Airlines attorneys to attend 'religious-liberty training' from conservative group
A federal judge in Texas on Monday ordered three attorneys for Southwest Airlines to attend "religious-liberty training" from a conservative legal advocacy group as punishment for allegedly violating his ruling in a religious discrimination case brought against the company by a fired flight attendant.
2023-08-09 06:20
The key questions behind Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves departure
Julen Lopetegui has parted company with Wolves just days before the start of the new Premier League season. “The head coach and club acknowledged and accepted their differences of opinion on certain issues and agreed that an amicable end to his contract was the best solution for all parties,” said a statement from the club. “Talks have been ongoing in recent weeks, held with the utmost respect and cordiality, affording the club time and space to begin work on finding a successor, while also ensuring that Julen and his backroom staff could continue their planned preparation to ensure the playing squad would be in the best possible condition for the start of the Premier League season.” Here, the PA news agency looks at what went wrong for the Spaniard. Wasn’t the appointment of Lopetegui considered a coup and wasn’t he doing well? Yes, when Wolves brought in the former Spain and Real Madrid manager last November, with the team in the relegation zone, it seemed the club had made a smart appointment. Given that Lopetegui had initially turned them down too, they had shown great determination to recruit him. He repaid them by comfortably guiding the club to survival. It was not spectacular but he steadied the ship and form in the spring was a clear uplift on the football of his predecessor Bruno Lage. So, the foundations were there to build on. Where did it start to go wrong? At the end of last season there were rumblings that the club would need to match Lopetegui’s ambition in order for him to stay on, despite having signed a three-year contract when he arrived. That meant strengthening a squad that fell short in many areas last term, particularly in the goal-scoring department. Yet, with the club also concerned about balancing the books, it appears they were unable to satisfy him and relations soured. What have been the problems with the squad? Wolves signed 10 senior players last season and brought in a further two on loan. Having posted a loss of £41.6million in their last set of financial results, this obviously suggested some sales would be required to prevent further deficit and to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Subsequently captain Ruben Neves left for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a club record £47million and Raul Jimenez also moved on, with Matt Doherty the only notable arrival on a free transfer. What was said about the situation? Lopetegui voiced his frustration over the summer, saying that transfer activity had been a “big disappointment” and he was unable to enact his ideas. “We were excited by this new plan, but now we don’t have this plan because we don’t have any new players,” he said. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi put out his side of the story in an open letter to supporters last week. “We are also working hard to make sure the club have a long-term robustness and sustainability,” he wrote, adding that it was important to “maintain a sustainable balance of both sporting performance and financial strength”. It seems this only succeeded in bringing matters with Lopetegui to a head. What happens next? Given his track record and reputation, Lopetegui is not likely to have trouble finding his next job. Clubs will need to be wary his services come with high demands, however. Wolves are reportedly lining up former Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil as his replacement. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Wozniacki returns to tennis and new Man Utd threads – Tuesday’s sporting social Ollie Wood and Mark Stewart claim Madison silver in thrilling Glasgow finale Chelsea face Premier League probe over alleged financial breaches – reports
2023-08-09 06:18
WeWork says it has 'substantial doubt' about its ability to stay in business
"Substantial doubt exists" about WeWork's ability to continue to stay in business, due to the company's losses, projected cash needs, and increased member turnover, according to the company's second quarter earnings release.
2023-08-09 05:57
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Cautions on Economy Even as Profit Climbs
Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s profit climbed as higher interest rates and a buoyant housing market supported results at
2023-08-09 05:57
Marketmind: China seen sliding into deflation
By Jamie McGeever A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.
2023-08-09 05:53
PE firm KKR acquires $373 million portfolio of Synovus Bank's prime auto loans
Private equity giant KKR said on Tuesday it had acquired a $373 million portfolio of prime auto loans
2023-08-09 05:52
Instant Pot Maker Gets $30 Million of Fresh Bankruptcy Financing
Instant Brands, maker of the Instant Pot pressure cooker and Pyrex glassware, received court approval on Tuesday to
2023-08-09 05:51
Chris Jones cryptic tweet has Chiefs fans in a state of panic
As if Chiefs fans weren't already worried enough about the Chris Jones situation, now the defensive tackle's cryptic tweet is reading like goodbye.Kansas City Chiefs training camp moves on and Chris Jones is still not practicing as the all-world defensive tackle aims to become the high...
2023-08-09 05:48
Aces vs. Wings prediction and odds for Tuesday, Aug. 8 (Aces bounce back)
The Las Vegas Aces are coming off their worst game of the season, a 38-point loss to the New York Liberty, heading into Tuesday’s matchup with the Dallas Wings.Las Vegas has only lost three games all season, but one of those losses came to Dallas back on July 7. The Wings won 80-78 at home...
2023-08-09 05:28
US regulators fine Wall Street firms $549 million in latest texting probe
By Chris Prentice WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. regulators on Tuesday fined nine Wall Street companies, including Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas and
2023-08-09 05:24
UC Davis stabbings suspect deemed not competent to stand trial, will be transferred to state hospital
The former University of California Davis student accused in a series of stabbings earlier this year is set to be transferred to a state hospital after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial.
2023-08-09 05:21
New York doctor is charged with drugging and assaulting patients
A Queens doctor has been charged with drugging, raping and filming the sexual assaults of a string of women, including patients at the prominent New York hospital where he practiced, according to prosecutors.
2023-08-09 05:18
