Screenwriters’ union and Hollywood studios come to a temporary agreement for four years
Writers Guild and Studios Reach Tentative Agreement After roughly three weeks of talks, the Writers Guild of America West and Hollywood studios have struck a surprising four-year tentative deal. According to a statement from the Writers Guild, its negotiating committee unanimously backed this agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the body […]
Gallo winery completes acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon
E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Four Roses Bourbon E. & J. Gallo Winery, a major Californian winemaker, has taken over the Kentucky-based bourbon brand, Four Roses, in a deal that’s said to be worth as much as $775 million. Britt West, the Chief Commercial Officer, expressed the company’s excitement, noting that “Four Roses is […]
OPEC+ decides to increase oil production when the Strait of Hormuz is open again
OPEC+ Decides on Modest Oil Production Increase On Sunday, OPEC+ agreed to boost oil production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May. However, this increase might not translate into actual production as major member nations face constraints due to ongoing conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The ongoing war has effectively blocked the […]
Car manufacturers’ association calls on government to eliminate gas tax and implement a vehicle weight charge.
Proposal to Replace Gas Tax with Vehicle Fee The head of a major automotive industry association has urged the federal government to eliminate the gas tax in favor of a vehicle fee designed to address road infrastructure funding. This push comes from John Bozella, the CEO of the Automotive Innovation Alliance, which represents significant manufacturers […]
Steve Kroft criticizes ’60 Minutes’ as a ruthless and harmful work environment: ‘I disliked it’
A former correspondent for “60 Minutes,” Steve Kraft, has labeled the show as a “snake pit” characterized by a “lack of civility.” Having spent 30 years at CBS’s renowned program, Kraft recently shared his thoughts on Bill O’Reilly’s podcast, stating that if he had the opportunity to do it all over again, he would likely […]
This is the price you can expect to pay for an Easter basket with food prices still rising significantly.
This Easter, the cost of a typical basket has jumped to $49.66, marking a 34% increase compared to last year, as reported by CouponFollow, a digital coupon service. Among the price increases, Cadbury Creme Eggs saw the steepest rise, up 57% to $5.49. This spike is notable within the company’s Easter Basket Inflation Index. Looking […]
Former WWE worker reveals surprising new information in sexual abuse case against Vince McMahon
A former WWE staff member has come forward with alarming new allegations against Vince McMahon, co-founder of WWE, regarding sexual abuse claims. Janelle Grant, who was employed by WWE from June 2019 until early 2022, stated in an affidavit submitted to a federal court in Connecticut that McMahon created a job specifically for her to […]
Judge denies DOJ request to lift subpoenas aimed at Fed’s Jerome Powell in sharp ruling
A federal judge turned down the Trump administration’s request on Friday to revisit the legality of two subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve, which were previously blocked last month. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg stated that the government did not present any new evidence or point out any errors in the earlier […]
this could be the breaking point
Amazon has partnered with UPS, FedEx, and the U.S. Postal Service to introduce a 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers, a move aimed at addressing rising fuel expenses linked to the ongoing war in Iran. Experts say this could lead to increased prices, potentially harming some businesses. Beginning April 17, Amazon will levy these new […]
Apple executive who made a joke to staff about being with an Olympic skier steps down: report
The head of fitness at Apple is stepping down amid claims of fostering a toxic work environment and harassment. This includes remarks about an Olympic skier that many found inappropriate. Jay Blahnik, who is 57 and served as Apple’s vice president of fitness technology, allegedly made a joke during a 2021 meeting about having an […]