DMX was a Gen X icon who gave Black men like me a stronger voice
The death of hip-hop artist Earl “DMX” Simmons at the age of 50 represents not just an occasion for mourning, but one of celebration and…
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Boeing’s 737 Max has a new problem that will ground some of the jets again
Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to…
Continue ReadingADL calls on Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson over racist comments about ‘replacement’ theory
The Anti-Defamation League is calling for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson. “Given his long record of race-baiting, we believe it is time for…
Continue ReadingFord plans to run plants through traditional summer shutdown to recover from chip shortage
Ford will keep several of its plants running through the summer in hopes of offsetting production delays caused by the global computer chip shortage.…
Continue ReadingBJ’s Wholesale Club CEO dies unexpectedly at 49
Lee Delaney, CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was 49. The warehouse chain shared the news in a release on Friday,…
Continue ReadingSo long, leggings. Jeans are having a resurgence, Levi’s CEO says
With many people still working from home, every day is casual Friday. That’s great news for jeans maker Levi Strauss. The iconic denim company…
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Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
Continue ReadingAll that stimulus is sending inflation higher
Worries about sudden inflation spikes are keeping investors and economists up at night. Their concerns aren’t baseless: Inflation is indeed…
Continue ReadingLil Nas X Satan shoe buyers can get a full refund after Nike lawsuit
The company that sold customized Nike Air Max 97s — featuring satanic symbols and a red liquid in the sole that supposedly contains human blood —…
Continue ReadingSupply chain problems hit cars and … ketchup packets
The price of General Motors cars is going up, and ketchup packets have become impossible to find. What’s happening: At first glance, these two…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s 737 Max has new problem that will ground some of the jets again
Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to…
Continue ReadingSouthwest says it needs all flight attendants back at work this summer
In another sign that air travel is rebounding, Southwest told 3,000 flight attendants and pilots on leave it’ll need them back on the job by…
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These people thrived in pandemic isolation — and aren’t ready to return to ‘normal’ socializing
The pandemic has disrupted the rhythm of many lives in almost every discernible way. People work differently. We play differently. Many of us are…
Continue Reading‘Only for the wealthy’: Airlines slam UK foreign travel rules
Airlines have panned the UK government’s plan to restart foreign travel, arguing that expensive mandatory coronavirus tests will make vacations…
Continue ReadingDiddy rips General Motors for name-dropping his network to defend against ‘systemic racism’ accusations
Sean “Diddy” Combs is accusing General Motors of name-dropping his network to score points with Black America. The 51-year-old Bad Boy…
Continue ReadingDisney sets opening date for Marvel’s Avengers Campus
Soon guests will be able to walk alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes when “Avengers Campus,” the new land based on the Marvel…
Continue ReadingThis is what Disney Parks of the future will look like
Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Disneyland plans to reopen later this month. But Disney Parks Chairman Josh…
Continue ReadingGM car prices surge as more plants close during the chip shortage
General Motors is temporarily shutting down more auto plants, leading to tight inventories at dealerships and higher prices for customers. The global…
Continue ReadingThe guy who started the GameStop mania will soon be chairman of the board
George Sherman may still be the CEO of meme stock poster child GameStop. But it looks like Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen is really running the show.…
Continue ReadingWall Street is betting on Joe Biden getting infrastructure done
Wall Street is once again betting on infrastructure. And after four years of dashed hopes, investors have reason to believe Washington will finally…
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