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Baby killed, another injured in strollers sold by major retailers, CPSC says

Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double strollerSource: U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionA baby was killed and another was injured after they became entrapped in a popular Baby Trend stroller that's sold at retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Buybuy Baby, the...

Opinion

A cocoon of peace

How can we reach a state in which the turmoil and difficulties of the world around us do not disturb our peace? Interactions with others can be disruptive when we have disagreements or engage in intellectual wrangling.The key is to...

Finance

Jon Thompson to become new chair of HS2

Sir Jon Thompson is set to step down as chief executive of the UK audit watchdog to become the new chair of the HS2 high-speed rail link project, balancing both jobs during a six-month notice period.The move, confirmed by the...

Media

Nelson Peltz calls off Disney proxy fight

Nelson Peltz has called off his fight against Walt Disney a day after the company unveiled a restructuring plan involving the loss of 7,000 jobs, ending one of the biggest corporate battles in recent years.The end of the activist investor’s...

Retail

UK Christmas strikes hit sales at Watches of Switzerland

Watches of Switzerland has reported lower than expected sales growth because of rail and postal strikes over Christmas and general worries about the economic environment.The UK’s largest luxury watch retailer said revenue increased 17 per cent to £407mn in the...

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