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New, Taller Barbie Doll is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3
Gone is the contentious hourglass figure for My First Barbie, which launched Thursday ahead of July's live-action film about the icon starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Inflation Report Could Show Another Month of Cooling Prices
The U.S. inflation report for December being released Thursday morning could provide another welcome sign that the worst bout of spiking prices in four decades is slowly weakening.
EDGE Rewind: Watch: Justice Smith and Nic Ashe Celebrate Their Love in Calvin Klein Spot
Out actors Justice Smith and Nic Ashe talk about splitting up, reuniting, and being in love in a new Calvin Klein spot that's part of the company's Pride season ad campaign.
Small Businesses to Tackle Long List of Challenges in 2023
After three precarious pandemic years, what transpires in 2023 will make a big difference in whether small businesses across the country are able to stay afloat.
$1.1B Mega Millions Prize Also Can be Winner for Retailers
An estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawing Tuesday night has people lined up at convenience stores, but shop and gas station owners selling the tickets also have a chance at a big bonus.
Conservatives Take Aim at Tenure for University Professors
The trend reflects how conservative scrutiny of instruction related to race, gender and sexuality has extended from schools to higher education. But budget considerations also play a role.
Musk Says He Can't Get Fair Trial in California, Wants Texas
Elon Musk has urged a federal judge to shift a trial in a shareholder lawsuit out of San Francisco because he says negative local media coverage has biased potential jurors against him.
'Don't Say Gay' Feud Advances with New Proposed Legislation
Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government, the latest development in a feud over a law critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."
Bookstore Owner Christina Pascucci Ciampa Creates Welcome Niche for Queer Books
Christina Pascucci Ciampa saw a need for feminist and queer books finding their way onto bookshelves for consumers. And she did so by starting small.
FTC Proposes Rule that Would Ban Employee Noncompete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs.
CES Startups Face Cautious Investors Amid Economic Woes
More than a thousand startups are showcasing their products at the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas, hoping to create some buzz around their gadgets and capture the eyes of investors.
Australia's Star Casino Could Remain under Regulator's Control till 2024
Who would want to run a casino in Australia at the moment? The industry has been rocked by one controversy after another.
A Lion Roars on Broadway as Box Office Hauls Reveal Winners
It was feast or famine at the Broadway box office as 2022 wound down, with eye-popping revenue for popular shows — including a staggering new Broadway record for "The Lion King" — not lifting all strugglers.
Amazon, Salesforce Jettison Jobs in Latest Tech Worker Purge
E-commerce giant Amazon and business software maker Salesforce are the latest U.S. technology companies to announce major job cuts as they prune payrolls that rapidly expanded during the pandemic.
Video Game Workers Form Microsoft's First U.S. Labor Union
A group of video game testers is forming Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
Huawei Says It's Out of 'Crisis Mode,' Though Revenue Flat
Chinese technology giant Huawei says it has emerged from "crisis mode" after years of U.S. restrictions that have stifled its overseas sales, even though its revenue for 2022 failed to grow.
Rocky Ride: Tesla Stock on Pace for Worst Year Ever
Owning Tesla stock this year has been anything but a smooth ride for investors.
2022 Rewind: Walmart's Active Shorts Image Revealed Something XXL
Walmart does not come to mind when it comes to provocative and sexy images, but this ad on their website showed a buff man modeling a pair of men's active shorts with something XXL in full view.
Southwest Cancels More Flights, Draws Federal Investigation
Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again Tuesday in the aftermath of the massive winter storm; the government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other carriers.
Holiday Procrastinators are Back in Force. Blame Inflation
Supply chain snags have eased and shoppers aren't as worried about availability as they are about higher prices on everything from rent to food, causing them to postpone their buying.