Spider-Man is heading to Disney streaming
Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment agreed to a multi-year licensing deal Tuesday that will bring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to…
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New York City sues Big Oil for allegedly misleading consumers about climate change
The City of New York has filed a lawsuit in state court against Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, and the American Petroleum Institute for allegedly misleading…
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Cascade Natural Gas tops national environmental survey
Cascade Natural Gas ranked at the top of the list of 31 utilities named as 2021 Environmental Champions on Earth Day. The natural survey was…
Continue ReadingPledging to go green doesn’t just help corporate brands. It boosts stocks
Net zero pledges have become all the rage in Corporate America. Big banks, steel companies and even (mostly European) oil companies are pledging to…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to buy bitcoin without all the risk of buying bitcoin
Bitcoin is up more than 600% over the past 12 months — a stellar ride — yet owning the asset is fraught with risks including wild swings in…
Continue ReadingWhole Foods and an iconic NYC bakery team up to sell decadent cookies
Dessert-loving New Yorkers know all about Levain, a bakery famous for its large, decadent cookies with gooey centers. Before the pandemic, passers-by…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is testing a new meat alternative
Taco Bell is testing a new meat alternative taco ahead of an expected launch of new offerings featuring Beyond Meat. It’s called the…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about bitcoin
After years of skepticism, bitcoin is finally gaining mainstream credibility. Tesla is now accepting bitcoin as payment, and disclosed it had…
Continue ReadingBitcoin? Ethereum? Dogecoin? Your guide to the biggest names in crypto
Bitcoin and its many peers have surged to new levels of popularity over the past year, but they’re still a mystery to many investors. With new…
Continue ReadingQuesadillas are taking off at Chipotle
It took a while for Chipotle to roll out its quesadilla. But the cheesy item hit menus last month, and customers are into it. About 10% of all orders…
Continue ReadingAirline losses mount but the worst appears to be over
The red ink continued to flow at US airlines in the first quarter. But after a year of massive losses, airlines are showing signs that better times…
Continue ReadingIs the US recovery approaching its peak?
Bolstered by strong data, investors are expressing plenty of faith in the power of the global economic recovery. But what if this spring is as good…
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Bend councilors unanimously approve downtown parklet license program
Bend city councilors unanimously agreed Wednesday night on creating a commercial parklet license program, so that downtown businesses which expanded…
Continue ReadingCompanies are crucial to solving the climate crisis. 75% are falling short
Less than a quarter of the world’s big public companies are doing their part to address the climate crisis, according to new research…
Continue ReadingGoing from unicorn to Wall Street may become more of a challenge
It’s been a good time to go public for high profile unicorns lately. Coinbase, Roblox and Airbnb are just a few of the major private companies…
Continue ReadingJuventus and Man Utd shares plunge as Super League plan collapses
Investors have rendered their verdict on the European Super League: it’s dead. Stock market gains made by breakaway clubs Juventus and…
Continue Reading‘A perfect storm’: These restaurants survived the pandemic. Now they can’t find workers
A few weeks ago, Philippe Massoud posted online ads looking for a cook to hire at ilili, his New York City restaurant. Typically, he said, 60 or 80…
Continue ReadingTarget, Google and others are under pressure to dump the Chamber of Commerce over voting rights
Progressive activists are calling on Ford, Target, Google, Bank of America and other major companies that have pledged to support voting rights to…
Continue ReadingRestaurants have a new challenge: Finding workers
A few weeks ago, Philippe Massoud posted online ads looking for a cook to hire at ilili, his New York City restaurant. Typically, he said, 60 or 80…
Continue ReadingAlexa, should I get bangs? Amazon is opening a hair salon in London
Good news for people looking to get a post-pandemic chop: Amazon is opening a hair salon in London. Yes, you read that right. The world’s…
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