Walmart to eliminate synthetic food colors and artificial additives
On Wednesday, Walmart announced that by January 2027, it will eliminate synthetic dyes and other artificial ingredients from its store brands like Great Value, Market Side, Freshness, and Better People. This Arkansas-based retailer is following in the footsteps of others, namely in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy” campaign. Given Walmart’s position as the […]
Agency claims Apple discriminated against Jewish employee
US Government Sues Apple for Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish Workers The US government has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming it discriminated against Jewish employees. This lawsuit was brought to federal court in Virginia. A key focus is on Tyler Stee, who worked at Apple’s Reston, Virginia location for 16 years. He consistently received positive […]
Uber isn’t responsible for sexual assault on California woman by driver.
Uber Not Held Liable in Sexual Assault Case A California judge has ruled that Uber is not liable for a sexual assault allegedly committed by a driver from the app, according to the plaintiff’s attorney. In a civil trial that spanned three weeks at the San Francisco Superior Court, the judge determined Uber was negligent […]
Ford’s CEO cautions about a shortage of blue-collar workers needed for AI data center construction.
Ford CEO Highlights Blue-Collar Worker Shortage President Trump is striving to bring crucial industries back to the US and position the country as a leader in AI. However, Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, has raised concerns about a shortage of blue-collar workers necessary for constructing data centers. While the administration is focused on the potential job […]
Google ready to provide digital ad data to publishers to tackle monopoly, executive states
Google is open to sharing more advertising data with publishers to address allegations of an illegal monopoly in digital advertising, according to an executive. Glenn Berntson, who is an engineering director at Google Ad Manager, mentioned this during the ongoing High Stakes Atlas trial in federal court in Virginia, where he testified as a witness […]
Starbucks suddenly shuts down many NYC stores in a ‘disordered’ reduction.
Starbucks to Close Dozens of Stores in New York City Starbucks recently revealed its unexpected decision to shut down numerous locations in New York City, targeting several well-known spots. The Seattle-based coffee chain laid off 900 corporate employees as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan last week and has since closed over 400 stores […]
Trump announces a 10% tax on wood, postpones 25% tariffs on kitchen cabinets and furniture.
Trump Announces New Wood Import Tariff On Monday, President Trump revealed a 10% tariff on wood imports, pushing back tariffs of 25% on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture by two weeks. The updated deadline for these duties is now set for October 14. In a statement from the White House, Trump provided more […]
1.7 million discontinued Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Over 1.7 million subscribers have reportedly canceled their memberships to Disney’s streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, during a six-day span. According to the Handbasket newsletter, these cancellations occurred between September 17 and 23. This marks a notable increase in cancellations—around 436%—compared to the usual subscriber churn, as mentioned in the report. Many users […]
How the CEO of American Eagle stood firm on the Sydney Sweeney advertisements
American Eagle Outfitters’ Bold Ad Campaign The CEO of American Eagle Outfitters has faced scrutiny on social media due to a provocative advertising campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite claims that the campaign is promoting problematic stereotypes, the brand has chosen to maintain its approach. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, the campaign […]
Fortress Investment co-CEO Josh Pack passes away at 51
Fortress Investment Group Co-CEO Josh Pack Passes Away Josh Pack, co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, has died at the age of 51, according to a statement released by the company on Tuesday. The New York-based alternative asset management firm, which manages $53 billion, confirmed his passing but did not disclose the cause. “We are devastated […]