21 · The Athletic
Rodri, Real Madrid, and Mourinho's spending spree
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on the trade deadline, the WNBA commissioner and prediction markets.
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22 · Digiday
Why Omnicom merged Mediahub and Hearts & Science
Why it matters
Omnicom merging Mediahub and Hearts & Science is probably not the last simplification move at a holding company.
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23 · Puck
Nike's China retreat and what it means for growth
Why it matters
Nike is narrowing e-commerce channels in China to defend share against cheaper domestic rivals.
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24 · Business Insider
Big Tech is warming to the voluntary buyout
Why it matters
Big Tech is warming to the voluntary buyout, a layoff instrument it resisted for two decades.
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25 · The Washington Post
A desert town may run out of water, and others could follow
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's reading list.
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