The future seemed bleak for working women after two decades of little progress in closing the pay gap and a pandemic-induced recession. But the U.S. might be a small step closer to achieving equality for women in the workplace — or at least in their paychecks. The difference in earnings […]
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Lawmakers seek review of Ford partnership with Chinese battery supplier
Ford CEO Jim Farley announces at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the worlds largest battery company, a China-based company called Contemporary Amperex Technology, to create an electric-vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, on February 13, 2023 in Romulus, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images […]
ESPN held talks with NBA, NFL in search for strategic partner, sources say
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers at a game against the LA Clippers at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mike Ehrmann | Getty Images As Disney considers a strategic partner for ESPN, Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger and ESPN […]
DeSantis orders probe into Bud Light’s deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has told his government to investigate whether Bud Light’s parent company breached its duties to shareholders as a conservative backlash continues to rage over the beer brand’s deal with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. DeSantis, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, instructed Lamar […]
Why ‘tipflation’ might ruin your chances for a second date
Voronchuk Daria | Istock | Getty Images Last summer, Sherry Gui brought a date to her local bar in Manhattan. Gui, a law school student, had been going to the establishment for three years, and was friends with the bartenders and staff. When the evening ended, the guy picked up […]
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen settles legal fees suit with Trump Organization
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer, leaves his Manhattan apartment to report to prison, May 6, 2019. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, has settled his lawsuit against the Trump Organization seeking $1.3 million in legal fees, NBC News reported Friday. The […]
Threads has lured some creators who never loved Twitter — now Meta has to keep them
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Brian Moller is a self-described “master threader.” Since Meta debuted Instagram Threads a day after the July 4 holiday, the radio personality and comedian, whose stage name is B Mo the Prince, has been cracking jokes and playfully bantering with other early adopters […]
Celebrities are flooding the liquor market with premium brands — and many are catching on
Mark Wahlberg showcases his Flecha Azul Tequila at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, June 15, 2023. Denise Truscello | Getty Images As more drinkers seek out luxury spirits, a growing number of celebrities are using their star power, and cash, to elevate premium liquor brands. Volume sales of spirits […]
Cathie Wood says her flagship innovation fund has completely exited China
Cathie Wood, CEO, Ark Invest, speaks during an interview on CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Feb. 27, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood said her flagship innovation fund has reduced its China exposure to zero as the developing market faces an economic […]
‘Barbenheimer’ gets off to hot start with $32.8 million in combined Thursday sales
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer and Margot Robbie as Barbie Julien De Rosa | AFP | Getty Images; Stuart C. Wilson | Getty Images “Barbenheimer” is off to a red-hot start at the domestic box office. One-half of the viral internet meme, “Barbie,” snared $22.3 million in Thursday night preview tickets, […]