LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, the online loaning platform said Monday. In a company announcement, LendingTree confirmed that Lebda unexpectedly…
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Paramount acquires Bari Weiss’ The Free Press, naming her the top editor of CBS News
by adminThe newly formed media corporation Paramount Skydance has acquired The Free Press, an online news and commentary outlet co-founded by Bari Weiss, who will join CBS News as editor-in-chief. Weiss…
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YouTube said Monday it would settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump for more than $24 million, adding to a growing list of settlements with tech and media companies…
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WASHINGTON — Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll.…
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns, claiming parent company Unilever ‘silenced’ its campaigning
by adminJerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, has stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under…
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The Labor Department has announced an inquiry into the Bureau of Labor Statistics over recent changes to its data practices. In a letter published Wednesday, the office of the inspector…
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David Ellison continues to put his stamp on Paramount after its acquisition by Skydance. The CEO and chairman told employees Thursday that they will be expected to work in the…
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It’s been a busy week for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s marketing team. The restaurant chain announced a rebrand and new logo last week, faced widespread criticism from social media…
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Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh. The…
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For years, conservative groups and corporate leaders argued that the U.S. government would be better if it were run like a business. For President Donald Trump, who has controlled his…
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President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded that the CEO of the tech firm Intel resign immediately, saying he is “highly conflicted” because of alleged ties to China. “There is no…
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JPMorgan Chase has built 1,000 new branches in seven years. That’s more locations than most of its competitors operate in total. The bank is marking the milestone opening in Charlotte,…
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UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing a Justice Department investigation over its Medicare billing practices. It comes after the Wall Street Journal reported in May that the Department of…
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The U.S. shipbuilding industry is looking for help. A South Korean company is answering the call. Hanwha Philly Shipyard CEO David Kim, nodding to the gargantuan vessels under construction just…
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President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports is bad news for coffee drinkers. Brazil, the largest U.S. supplier of green coffee beans, accounts for about a third of…
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Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty
by adminIn a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and inflation, Black entrepreneurs are eager to get to the Essence Festival of Culture…