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Planned Parenthood to Spend Record $50M in Midterm Elections
Planned Parenthood plans to spend a record $50 million ahead of November's midterm elections, pouring money into contests where access to abortion will be on the ballot.
Amazon Workers in Upstate New York File for Union Election
Backed by the grassroots labor group that secured the first-ever union victory of an Amazon warehouse in the U.S., workers of another warehouse filed a petition on Tuesday.
Companies Facing First Tax on Stock Buybacks in Biden Bill
Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their just-passed legislation addressing climate change and health care: The creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America.
Walmart Deal with Paramount Gives Members Streaming Perks
Walmart Inc. said Monday it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment company's streaming service as a perk to subscribers of the discounter's shipping subscription service.
Private Prison Firm to Settle Lawsuit over Inmate Death
A private prison company has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit over a Tennessee inmate's killing that got national attention after a judge ordered the plaintiff's attorney to stop tweeting about it.
Peloton Cuts Jobs, Raises Prices in Bid for Profitability
Peloton is laying off employees and raising prices for some of its equipment as part of its latest bid to make the business profitable and free up cash.
J&J to End Sales of Baby Powder with Talc Globally Next Year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.
Sesame Place to Train Workers on Diversity after Lawsuit
Sesame Place has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees following a $25 million class-action lawsuit alleging multiple incidents of discrimination.
FAA Clears Boeing to Resume Deliveries of 787 Dreamliner
Federal regulators said Monday they are satisfied with changes Boeing has made in the production of its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet, clearing the way for the company to resume deliveries.
Musk Says Twitter Deal Could Move Ahead with 'Bot' Info
Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are 'spam bots' or real people.
Demand for Grocery Delivery Cools as Food Costs Rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as prices for food and other necessities rise.
'Quasi-preneurs' See Opportunity, Challenges in Franchising
The "quasi-preneurs" opening franchises say they like the ability to buy into a proven brand name and the access to tools and operations that you wouldn't get if you started your own small business.
Twitter Responds to Musk's Claims, Calls Them 'Excuses'
The court's decision could ultimately determine the future of a social platform used daily by 238 million people around the globe.
Warner Bros. Axes 'Batgirl,' Won't Release $90M HBO Max Film
Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million "Batgirl" film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Feds Target U.S. Companies Caught in Lucrative Shark Fin Trade
While the barbaric practice is driven by China, where shark fin soup is a symbol of status for the rich and powerful, America's seafood industry isn't immune from the trade.
Ex-Employees Weigh In on Gay NYC Club Controversy
The allegations brought by former The Q club partner Frankie Sharp read like a laundry list of what not to do when opening a gay club. Sharp's claims are being verified by others who worked at The Q.
Facebook Ends Funding for U.S. News Partnerships Program
Meta Platforms says it will no longer pay U.S. news organizations to have their material appear in Facebook's News Tab as it reallocates resources.
Why Not Acting Against Workplace Bullying Is Even Worse
Workplace bullying is the term for regular and persistent, unjustified acts or behaviours by a person or a group that are meant to offend, intimidate, humiliate, or undermine an employee.
Facebook Parent Meta Posts First Revenue Decline in History
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, posted its first revenue decline in history Thursday, dragged down by a drop in ad spending as the economy falters.
Twitter Sets September Shareholder Vote on Elon Musk Buyout
Twitter has set Sept. 13 as the date for its shareholders to vote on the company's pending buyout by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.