Apple says longtime directors Al Gore and James Bell are retiring from the board

[ad_1] Former Vice President Al Gore speaks during the Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate Summit at the JW Marriott on May 08, 2023 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla |…

Whether in 2000 or 2024, There’s No Upside for Supreme Court in Deciding Elections

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) WASHINGTON—For the second time this century, the U.S. Supreme Court finds itself playing perhaps its least comfortable role: ruling on a presidential election.  Former…

Octopus Energy Valuation Tops £6 Billion After Fundraising Round

[ad_1] Octopus Energy Group raised a further $800 million from existing investors, lifting the UK utility’s valuation to £6.2 billion ($7.8 billion). Investors including Origin Energy Ltd., Tokyo Gas Co.,…

Apple CEO Tim Cook requests and receives a 40% pay cut after shareholder vote

[ad_1] Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., speaks during a “First Tool-In” ceremony at the TSMC facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Caitlin…