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Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide
Burger King’s new chicken sandwich is here, and it’s entering a market that’s more crowded than ever. The burger chain first…
Continue ReadingAs Congress weighs whether to set up a commission, there are many unanswered questions about January 6
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Two days after…
Continue ReadingSo your teen wants to be the next Warren Buffett? Fidelity has an account for that
Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, is 90. But there are plenty of people much, much younger who are interested in stocks.…
Continue ReadingTarget, Home Depot, CVS and other stores drop face mask requirements
More stores announced this week they are easing their mask requirements, joining a growing number of top chains changing their policies in the wake…
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Prophetic investor from ‘The Big Short’ is betting against Tesla
Michael Burry, one of the investors who became famous for predicting the epic collapse in the housing market in 2008 that was chronicled in the book…
Continue ReadingForbes staffers announce intention to unionize
At Forbes, a publication known for its coverage of the rich and powerful, its employees are fighting for something rather less glamorous: fair pay…
Continue ReadingThe housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage
Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that’s great news for Home Depot. The retail giant reported sales and earnings for the first…
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Bank of America will raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025. “It costs us a few hundred million…
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Oil companies told to stop drilling now to save the planet
The International Energy Agency, which was founded by rich industrial nations after oil shocks in the 1970s to promote secure and affordable energy…
Continue ReadingWalmart got a boost from shoppers spending their stimulus checks
The latest round of federal stimulus payments of up to $1,400 per person lifted sales at Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, as…
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Want to invest in crypto? There’s a consultant for that
Cryptocurrency enthusiasm is skyrocketing, and while information surrounding digital currency is becoming more attainable, there’s still a big…
Continue ReadingThe fight against gun control has some surprising new allies
The firearms industry and its GOP allies have taken a more inclusive approach to fighting Democrat-led efforts to pass stricter gun laws this year.…
Continue ReadingAmazon reportedly in talks to buy MGM as streaming wars intensify
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood’s Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech…
Continue ReadingBob Garfield fired by New York Public Radio for allegedly violating anti-bullying policy
New York Public Radio has fired commentator Bob Garfield, who co-hosted the WNYC show “On the Media,” for allegedly violating the…
Continue ReadingWhat the WarnerMedia-Discovery deal means for CNN and Jeff Zucker
Twenty five years ago, David Zaslav was instrumental in getting the brand-new cable news channel MSNBC into homes, sparking a new era of cable…
Continue ReadingJ. Crew taps a streetwear design veteran to lead its men’s brand
J. Crew, a brand known for its preppy aesthetic, is turning to a streetwear design veteran to help attempt a comeback after filing for bankruptcy…
Continue ReadingWhy you should care about Discovery and WarnerMedia merging
Discovery is an iconic brand in the cable world, as are CNN and HBO. Warner Bros., the home of franchises such as DC and Harry Potter, is one of the…
Continue ReadingAT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant
The streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which…
Continue ReadingBusiness travel has disappeared. Will it ever come back?
Book tickets. Schedule meetings. Obsess over your presentation. Pack a carry-on. Rush to the airport. Check out the lounge. Priority boarding. Take…
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