Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental warrior Tom Steyer, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, is facing mounting questions about how he earned his wealth — notably investments in private prisons that are now being used to house undocumented immigrants facing deportation. Some of the most vicious political attacks come from his Democratic rivals…

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McDonald’s strengthens leadership team | Food Business News

CHICAGO — McDonald’s Corp. is strengthening its leadership with three key changes. The quick-service restaurant chain named Skye Anderson to the newly created role of chief operating officer, McDonald’s USA. In this position, Anderson returns to the US business and includes direct leadership of US national operations, restaurant development and McOpCo, as well as oversight for…

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