The company that owns Marlboro cigarettes is selling $2.3 billion worth of shares in major brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Altria Dropping Millions of Shares U.S. manufacturer Altria Group, which produces Marlboro cigarettes, is planning to sell its shares in Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light. One Year on From National Controversy The announcement […]
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Nike to Cut 740 Jobs at Oregon Headquarters in Billion-Dollar Savings Strategy
Nike is the next major US corporation to announce another round of layoffs in the face of a predicted revenue decline. Nike Layoffs Incoming US athletic footwear and clothing brand Nike has announced plans to lay off 740 employees currently working at its company headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Confirmed by State Officials The recent move […]
Tesla Recalls 2024 Cybertruck Due to Faulty Accelerator Pedal
EV leader Tesla has been having a tough time as it voluntarily recalled thousands of their newest vehicle models due to manufacturing issues. Tesla Cybertruck Recall When the Tesla Cybertruck was first released in late 2023, it captured the world’s attention for its hyper-futuristic look and its endorsements by celebrities across the US. But its […]
Google Fires 28 Workers Over Sit-In Protest Against $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
A number of Google employees have had their contracts terminated after arranging a protest against a company contract with Israel. Politics in the Workplace? If you’re thinking of bringing your political beliefs into the workplace, a recent move by Google might make you reconsider. 28 Employees Fired This week, Google fired more than two dozen […]
T-Mobile Hits US Traveler with $143,000 Bill After Euro Trip – How to Make Sure This Doesn’t Happen to You
One Florida resident had the shock of his life when he came home to a six-figure phone bill. But what happened? Euro Trip Ends Badly US globetrotters may need to think carefully next time they use their mobile phones while traveling after a Florida man and his wife recently returned home from a European trip […]
Dave Ramsey Blasts Americans Faking Wealth
The controversial financial advisor made waves after slamming “‘faux rich’ Americans on Tiktok. The TikTok Finance Sphere Personal finance expert and radio personality Dave Ramsey has been garnering attention and backlash in the last few months for the impassioned rants, debates, and lifestyle advice he shares in TikTok videos. A Critic of Pretenders Most recently […]
Bank of America CEO: Fed Poised to ‘Win the War on Inflation’
With rising inflation causing a nationwide headache, one of America’s leading finance executives has made some optimistic claims. Fed Winning the Battle? According to Bank of America CEO and chairman Brian Moynihan, a battle is being waged between rising inflation and the Federal Reserve – and the Fed is winning. BOA CEO Makes Bold Claims […]
L.L. Bean Cuts Jobs and Call-Center Hours as Online Shopping Surges
Another US company, this time the iconic clothing brand L.L. Bean, has declared a round of lay-offs this month. L.L. Bean Layoffs Confirmed Classic American clothing brand L.L. Bean has confirmed incoming worker layoffs and reductions in call center hours, citing the upswing of online shopping as the main driver. Customer Contact on the Decline […]
“Crisis of Caregiving” Spurs New Bill to Support Care Workers
A new bill has been proposed that aims to address the ongoing crisis in America’s long-term care industry. Caregiving Crisis There is a caregiving crisis in the United States, and this week a bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could directly address the significant shortage of workers in the long-term care […]
Oil and Gas Operators to Pay Premium for Public Land Use
A new rule put in place by the White House and the Bureau of Land Management has rocked the petroleum industry. Higher Rates to Drill on Public Land Oil and Gas companies are now required to pay more to drill on public land, among a number of other industry requirements recently introduced by the Biden […]