Business
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Black Americans Who Broke Barriers in the Business World
Historically, we’ve tended to hear about the major successes of Black Americans only when they happen on the field or on a stage, and that in no way paints an accurate picture. African-Americans have been making huge strides in the…
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Late Subway Co-Founder Donates Half the Company to Charity
One of the founders of fast-food giant Subway has donated his stake in the company to his own charitable foundation. Peter Buck, a nuclear physicist, gave $1,000 to 17-year-old co-founder Fred DeLuca in 1965 to open the sandwich shop that…
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This New Costco Could Be Topped By Affordable Housing and a Rooftop Pool
A proposed Costco warehouse in Los Angeles is generating buzz online, in part because the store would sit directly beneath 800 apartments. The 5-acre mixed-use building would include prefabricated apartments, a rooftop pool, a basketball court, a fitness area, and…
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Why Are Eggs So Expensive? Some Point to Record Profits
As egg prices have continued to soar, so, too, have profits for America’s leading egg producer. And consumers, lawmakers, and advocacy groups are angry. “They don’t want you to know that the real reason prices are skyrocketing is because of…
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Restaurant Chains We Miss
Americans have been dining out for as long as there’s been a United States, but it wasn’t until after World War II that fast-food and sit-down restaurant chains became part of the national fabric. Over the decades, tastes have changed,…
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22 Famous CEOs Who Stepped Down or Got Forced Out
When a high-profile CEO exits a company, it doesn’t just make headlines — it can shake up stock markets, fan speculation about a company’s future, or expose behind-the-scenes drama. From quiet handoffs to headline-making scandals, these high-powered executives left at…
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Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Pickleball
With a weird name and a growing fanbase, pickleball has experienced a boom in recent years, expanding its footprint from retirement communities to public spaces across the country. It’s caught…
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6 Ways the Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Affect Your Wallet
The United States just hit the debt ceiling, maxing out the amount of money the government can borrow in order to pay its bills at $31.4 trillion. The country has…
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Amazon Slammed Online After Cutting Popular Charity Program
Following another round of historic layoffs that axed thousands of employees, Amazon announced the discontinuation of its AmazonSmile charity program on Wednesday. The decision was met with outrage on social…
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Here’s How Much a Gallon of Gas Costs Around the World
U.S. gas prices have crept up some 17 cents in the past month, and many Americans are none too happy about the current cost to fill their tanks. Although gas…
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Amazon Out of Its Prime as Memberships Seen Slipping
Amazon once again registered as the world’s largest retailer in 2022, but the ecommerce giant also appears to have recorded its first drop in Prime memberships. The number of individual…
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Mountain Dew Moonshine and More Secret Brand Histories
Through advertising, companies build brands consumers feel they can trust, but it’s not always in their best interest to tell the whole truth. Many of the seemingly unimpeachable brands we…
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These Are the Most Trustworthy Grocery Stores in the US
Inflation might have shoppers searching for the cheapest store to score groceries, but the stores with the lowest prices might not necessarily be the most trustworthy. Market research firm BrandSpark…
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TikTok’s Wildly Popular Pink Sauce Has Hit Shelves at Walmart
Despite its controversial beginnings and bizarre Pepto Bismol color, Chef Pii’s Pink Sauce has hit store shelves at Walmart thanks in part to a partnership with Dave’s Gourmet of “Hot…
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Big Companies Helping to Fight Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Plenty of companies have made forays into going green, but not all of them have made good on their promises beyond marketing ploys or Earth Day gimmicks. But there are…
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Jobs That’ll Soon Be Lost to Automation
Workers have long feared losing jobs to newcomers, but the threat has changed in the digital age as technology poses a new form of competition. With 2.3 million robots already…
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DoorDash Will Return Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts for Just $5
With the holiday season in the rearview mirror, you may have a stack of unwanted gifts that need to be returned. But after all the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning, hosting,…
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Every Electric Truck and SUV on the Market – and More Expected Soon
Electric vehicles keep gaining traction, with many new models headed to market in the next couple of years. Electric car sales globally were up 66% year over year in July,…
