Here’s Kroger’s big bet to fight Amazon
Kroger wants to sell you more groceries online. And to do that, it’s banking on a strategy that’s drawing some skepticism on Wall Street.…
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Jamie Dimon says ‘American dream is fraying’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is bullish about the economy, but he remains concerned about the growing wealth gap, particularly for Black people, in…
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Sunriver Resort holds job fair, plans to hire 400; some leave with new jobs
Sunriver Resort held a job fair Wednesday evening as they prepare to bring on as many as 400 new employees for the summer.…
Continue ReadingHere are some of the challenges as CBS News picks a new president
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Being the president…
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Sisters Rodeo Queen, community now looking ahead to next summer
The Sisters Rodeo community is hurting, but already looking ahead.…
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Oregon Senate votes to extend grace period for past-due rent
The Oregon Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would give tenants, struggling with financial hardships due to the pandemic, more time to pay…
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Wyden, Merkley co-sponsor bill to create national paid sick leave policy
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Wednesday they are co-sponsoring the Healthy Families Act, paid sick days legislation that they said…
Continue ReadingThe new president of ABC News is about to make history
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue ReadingKimberly Godwin is about to be the first Black person to run a major US broadcast network newsroom
Kimberly Godwin is about to make history — as the incoming president of ABC News, she’ll be the first Black executive to run one of…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s will train all its restaurant staff after widespread sexual harassment allegations
McDonald’s is requiring anti-harassment training across all 39,000 of its restaurants, the company said Wednesday. The trainings, among other…
Continue ReadingFive things you didn’t know about Bernie Madoff’s epic scam
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on December 11, 2013, and has been updated. Bernard Madoff, the man behind the most…
Continue ReadingThe greatest stunt yet from ‘Fast & Furious’: Saving movie theaters
The Fast & Furious series has pulled off a lot of stunts during its 20 year run. In “Furious 7,” Dwayne “The Rock”…
Continue ReadingDollar General will hire 20,000 workers
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the pandemic. The company said Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBrian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, is now one of the richest people on Earth
The billionaires club got bigger Wednesday with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joining the coveted coven. He runs the cryptocurrency exchange company…
Continue ReadingLike it or not, ‘woke’ Corporate America is here to stay
Conservative lawmakers concerned by the growing list of major corporations taking progressive stances on hot-button political issues should expect…
Continue ReadingHSBC is moving the heart of the bank back to Hong Kong
HSBC will move four of its most senior executives to Hong Kong later this year, as the London-based bank focuses more attention on fast-growing…
Continue ReadingHow to invest in bitcoin if you’re afraid of buying bitcoin
Coinbase Global is going public through a direct listing Wednesday, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange on the stock market. The timing…
Continue ReadingAmazon, Google, GM, Starbucks and hundreds of companies join to oppose voting restrictions
Hundreds of prominent executives from high-profile companies, including Amazon, Google, BlackRock and Starbucks, signed a statement that opposes…
Continue Reading‘Insecure’ star Issa Rae is helping PepsiCo’s LIFEWTR brand find the next Issa Rae
“Insecure” star Jo-Issa Rae Diop, better known as Issa Rae, is a big believer in amplifying creative voices and paying her blessings…
Continue Reading‘It’s a tragedy.’ French winemakers face devastation after worst weather in 30 years
One of France’s biggest export industries is facing a devastating blow after an unusually severe frost earlier this month damaged vineyards…
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