WEEK IN REVIEW
Monday Tillerson as Wayne Tracker
The state of New York says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson used an email alias to discuss climate change while he was CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp.: Wayne Tracker. Tillerson sent messages from the account to discuss the risks posed by climate change, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a court filing.
Federal Reserve milestone
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta named as its new president Raphael Bostic, an economist who served as a housing policy official in the Obama administration. The appointment is a milestone for the Federal Reserve. Bostic will become the first African-American to serve as president of any of the Fed’s 12 regional reserve banks.
High-end jewelry gets ax
Ivanka Trump’s fine jewelry disappeared, reappeared and then disappeared again from Neiman Marcus’ website in recent weeks. But now, Neiman Marcus won’t have much of a choice on the matter. Trump’s brand has discontinued its line of high-end bracelets, necklaces and rings, the company confirmed.
Tuesday Neiman Marcus may sell
After reporting its sixth consecutive quarter of sales declines, Dallas-based Neiman Marcus said it’s exploring all options, including a sale of the company.
Solar provider gets lift
Houston solar power company Sunnova has received an $80 million investment from a subsidiary of U.S. Bank to help it fund more than $200 million worth of residential solar projects, Sunnova said.
Goodbye to iconic blimps
About two dozen Goodyear employees were on hand to witness the deflation of Californiabased Spirit of Innovation. Although the blimp’s replacement, Wingfoot Two, will look about the same when it arrives at Goodyear’s airship base in Carson later this year, it will be a semi-rigid dirigible.
Wednesday Fuel economy changes?
President Donald Trump opened the door to rolling back fuel efficiency standards that were adopted during the Obama administration, a move that could lead to a legal fight with state regulators and environmental groups in the coming years.
Employers’ ‘very grave sin’
Pope Francis said employers who fire workers for unclear economic reasons are committing a “very grave sin” and should ensure dignified work for all their employees.
Miles of grocery aisles
Texas added more grocery space than any other state last year as H-E-B and Kroger expanded in growing areas such as Houston and Dallas, according to a new report.
Thursday Texas could be hit hard
President Donald Trump’s first budget blueprint would hit Texas’ state and local finances hard if enacted as proposed, cutting deeply into housing and environmental programs as well as scientific and medical research that supports the state’s health care and energy industries.
Saudi company moves in
Saudi Arabia-based Bahri, a logistics and transportation company, officially opened its Houston office as the region prepares for an uptick in drilling activity that should rejuvenate the amount of oil field equipment that crosses the Port of Houston’s docks.
A hack and an insult
McDonald’s said its main Twitter account had been hacked, resulting in an insulting tweet directed at President Donald Trump. Kellan Terry, a data analyst for BrandWatch, which provides social media insights, said the tweet caused McDonald’s Twitter mentions to spike more than 150 percent.
Successful SpaceX launch
After a two-day delay because of high winds, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying an EchoStar communications satellite from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The satellite was deployed into orbit high above Earth about 35 minutes later.
Friday New tokens for Monopoly
Hasbro announced its changes to the lineup of Monopoly tokens: The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game. In their place this fall will be a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky.