News » Business
Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park to Add More Immersive Attractions
Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen," or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" might be possible one day for visitors to Disney's California theme parks.
Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk over Firings, Seek More than $128 Million in Severance
Former senior executives of Twitter are suing Elon Musk and X Corp., saying they are entitled to a total of more than $128 million in unpaid severance payments.
DeSantis Calls Takeover of Disney Government a 'Success' Despite Worker Exodus, Litigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the takeover a success, despite an exodus of workers, ongoing litigation and scandal surrounding one of his appointees.
Trump Hawks $399 Branded Shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a Day After a $355 Million Ruling Against Him
Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop Saturday, hawking new Trump-branded sneakers at "Sneaker Con," a gathering that bills itself as the "The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth."
Texas Ban on University Diversity Efforts Provides Glimpse of the Future Across GOP-led States
Republican lawmakers in at least 19 states are pursuing various restrictions on diversity initiatives, an issue they hope will mobilize their voters this election year.
From Your Lottery Play to Our Students' Tomorrows
Today more than fifty percent of all Lottery profits provide valuable funding for Oregon's public schools, from kindergarten all the way through college.
Jeff Bezos Sells Nearly 12 Million Amazon Shares Worth at Least $2 Billion, with More to Come
Jeff Bezos filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion.
Super Bowl More of a Showcase For Media Companies Instead of the Network
Super Bowl Sunday used to be the one day for a network to showcase its sports division and launch a new show. That is not the case anymore.
Mardi Gras Beads Are Creating a Plastic Disaster in New Orleans. Are There Green Alternatives?
It's a beloved century-old Carnival season tradition in New Orleans — masked riders on lavish floats fling strings of colorful beads or other trinkets to parade watchers clamoring with outstretched arms. It's also a bit of a "plaster disaster."
Ignitable Cakes, Sweatshirts and More: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Gear Flies off Store Shelves
Stores can hardly keep in stock caps, sweatshirts and other odds and ends commemorating the sports and pop crossover romance.
It's a Mismatch on the Economy: Inflation Wanes, but Voters Worry about Getting By
The U.S. economy looks impressively strong, but voters tell a story about an economy, a country, and a world that seems to many to have spun out of control.
A Record Number of Americans Can't Afford Their Rent. Lawmakers are Scrambling to Help
Affordable units have decreased, contributing to a dramatic rise in eviction filings and a record number of people becoming homeless.
Disney Wants Trade Secrets Kept Confidential in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees
Disney wants to keep confidential proprietary information or trade secrets that come out of its fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.
Gap Inc. Taps American Fashion Designer Zac Posen as Creative Director
Gap Inc. has tapped American fashion designer Zac Posen as the chain's creative director.
Why Now Is a Crucial Time to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
A combination of inflation, increased interest rates, and the end of pandemic-tied relief, such as the moratorium on student loan payments, has led to record credit card debt, experts say.
Where the Jobs Are: Strong Hiring in Most Industries Has Far Outpaced High-profile Layoffs
Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies. It's not as contradictory as it might seem.
Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says Company Should 'Move On'
Disney on Thursday appealed a judge's dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis' retaliatory takeover of Walt Disney World's governing district.
Florida House Votes to Loosen Child Labor Laws a Year after Tougher Immigrant Employment Law
A year after Florida enacted a new law making it more difficult for employers to hire immigrants in the country illegally, the House passed a bill Thursday to let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer and later hours.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
A federal judge dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company's hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World.
Tax Season is Under Way. Here are Some Tips to Navigate It.
Tax season began Monday. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.