Target’s annual shareholder meeting in June was a referendum on the company’s leadership, and the story is bleak: nearly 13% of shareholders opposed the reelection of Executive Chair and former CEO Brian Cornell. Combined with nearly 40% support for a shareholder proposal calling for an independent Board Chair, this level of opposition makes clear that
August 30, 2026 — 10:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The federal government will unveil a raft of changes to Australia’s privacy laws designed to keep pace with new technologies including smart glasses and artificial intelligence. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will
In a country increasingly divided along political ideologies, partisan politics are coming together to answer the age old dynamic between privacy and security. On Wednesday, the blue-leaning Tempe, Ariz. turned off its Flock automated license plate readers and said the city would not seek another company to replace the system. Three hours later, the nearby
American retail giant Target has withdrawn a Halloween costume from sale after critics on social media said it resembled a racist caricature. Describing the costume as “offensive”, the store said in a statement that it was “hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners”, without providing further details. Images circulating online show a costume
Target is issuing an apology. The retailer spoke out to address backlash over a children’s Halloween costume that it was allegedly selling under the name “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown.” “An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment,” Target wrote in a statement
Earlier this month, a court filing by customs officials revealed the Trump administration had paid back $100bn (£78bn) in “Liberation Day” tariff refunds to businesses. It represented about 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the government under the policy, with significant amounts still to be repaid. When asked how Target would use tariff refunds,
