Business
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Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Since the Pandemic Began
Retailers were having a tough time even before the pandemic, and a notable number of companies waved the white flag as COVID-19 decimated not just retail but other parts of the global economy. Some of the most prominent companies in…
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This Top U.S. Export Is Banned in Many Other Countries
Living in a country where blood is one of the most valuable exports might seem like something out of a dystopian novel. But it’s not fiction here. The truth is that exporting blood components, primarily plasma, mostly from low-income Americans, is…
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Amazon’s Robotaxi Hits the Street
Amazon ushered in 2020 with a futuristic self-driving Zoox robotaxi and now, three years after its unveiling, the robotic ride is taking to the street, becoming the first autonomous taxi to operate on public roads with passengers onboard. @3technews Amazon…
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You May Have To Wait To Get a Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup
If you’re thinking about getting an F-150 Lightning, the Ford pickup truck that runs on battery power, you may have to wait a bit longer unless you love what’s on the lot. Gallery: Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About the Ford…
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Weirdest Items Ever Stolen, From Pricey Buttons to Bull Semen
Most people save their money and work hard to earn enough to buy the things they want, while others turn to thievery. And though it’s tempting to at least imagine stealing electronics, cars, wallets, and purses, there are some more…
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Need a Car Only Sometimes? Hyundai’s New EV Subscription Plan May Make Sense
Hyundai is rolling out a car subscription service for drivers who need a car only temporarily. The automaker’s Evolve+ program also caters to drivers who are curious about electric vehicles and want to give an EV a tryout before making…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 149 More Stores – See the List
Bed Bath and Beyond said it is closing 149 more stores, an announcement that comes just days after it secured a last-ditch stock offering to infuse $1 billion into the…
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The 10 Most Expensive Super Bowl Ads Ever
Many viewers are eagerly anticipating Sunday’s Super Bowl game, though for different reasons. Some are excited about watching Rihanna during the half-time show, while others can’t wait to see what…
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Companies That Made Big Layoffs Amid Bigger Recession Worries
Though the U.S. continues to see record-low unemployment rates that it hasn’t seen in more than half a century, the tide is turning thanks to a looming recession. Big corporations are hedging…
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Huge Food Recall Includes Ready-To-Eat Sandwiches, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts
More than 400 ready-to-eat food products have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The recalled products were sold under dozens of brand names at places where ready-to-eat products are…
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Is Trader Joe’s Return Policy Better Than Costco’s Return Policy?
Trader Joe’s is in a league of its own when it comes to grocery store convenience and pricing (the parking is a different story), but it turns out there’s one…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Restaurant Chains We Miss
Explore the old restaurant chains Americans still miss, from forgotten fast-food favorites to classic sit-down spots that shaped decades of dining.
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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…
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Car Companies Making EV Investments in America
Between supply chain issues and recent record-high gas prices, more drivers are considering purchasing electric vehicles. American automakers are shifting toward electric-vehicle production as well, though they’re being outpaced by…
