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Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
The departure was abrupt and unexpected, with Albert Manifold having been appointed to the position late last year.
“Albert has helped bring a welcome focus and pace to BP&rsqu ... (full story)
Brokerage Account or 401(k)?
Q. Is it better to invest in individual stocks through a brokerage account or to invest via a 401(k) account? -- L.K., Greensburg, Pennsylvania
A. Both are solid choices. If you have the time, skill and interest to study stocks and choose which ones to buy and sell, that's great. With a 401(k) account, you'll typically only be a ... (full story)
Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Delays could be in store for a proposed $7.25 billion settlement covering thousands of claims that the maker of Roundup weedkiller failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
An attorney opposed to the settlement filed paperwork May 22 to move the case to federal court instead of a Miss ... (full story)
Is your cautious retirement spending doing more harm than good?
When we were children, it was common to be afraid of the boogeyman. As we age, the boogeyman gets replaced with a new fear: running out of money in retirement.
This concern is understandable given so many Americans are now responsible for not only building their retirement savings but also deciding how much they should pay thems ... (full story)
Local
Immersive Tour Opens Supreme Court Doors for Virtual Visits
The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center is a distinctive treasure. Not only is it home to the Supreme Court of Ohio, but it also brims with vibrant artwork, unique architectural details, and unexpected stories of Ohio history. A new, interactive online tour can now transport you to this centerpiece of the Ohio judicial branch. From ... (full story)
Justice Fischer Honored for Outstanding Service to Legal Community
The Cincinnati Bar Association recently presented Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer with the Themis Award, which recognizes extraordinary service by an attorney to the legal profession and the broader community.
Justice Fischer was presented with the award at the Cincinnati Bar Association’s annual meeting. ... (full story)
State
Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electricity.
To fight off predators of the humpback chub, a threatened fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona would need to do ... (full story)
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Carol Ross can’t stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older.
“I’ve been dancing my whole life, it’s the best,” said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ago ... (full story)
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called last month for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.
“Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnific ... (full story)