Amazon now has 3 women on its senior leadership team — and 19 men
Amazon just tripled the number of women on its senior leadership team, which works closely with CEO Jeff Bezos. But they’re still outnumbered…
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Mike Bloomberg to Bloomberg News reporters upset over not being able to probe Democrats: ‘With your paycheck comes some restrictions’
Mike Bloomberg, the billionaire Democratic presidential candidate, said employees at his news organization “just have to learn to live with…
Continue Reading Retailers are scrambling to find holiday help
If you’re looking for a store employee to help you out while shopping this holiday season, you’re not alone. Retailers themselves are…
Continue Reading One of Latin America’s most valuable startups is changing the way Brazilians bank
When David Vélez walked into a Brazilian bank branch to open an account six years ago, he was appalled by the experience. First, he had to check his…
Continue Reading In New Zealand, McDonald’s new McVeggie burger is not strictly vegetarian
McDonald’s New Zealand has launched its McVeggie burger, but there’s a catch that could leave meat-free patrons dismayed: It’s not…
Continue Reading OPEC and its allies agree to deeper production cuts to prop up oil prices
OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations have agreed to deeper production cuts in an attempt to support crude prices in the face of a looming…
Continue Reading Beer is slipping. Here’s what Americans are drinking instead
Beer is in a bear market. Domestic brews, such as Budweiser, Coors Light and Miller Light, once dominated the US beverage market. But sales are…
Continue Reading US hiring rebounds in wake of GM strike
The US labor market appears to be back on track. US employers added 266,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department reported Friday. The gains include…
Continue Reading UK media outlets can’t find candidates worth endorsing in crucial election
A handful of influential UK news outlets are showing their disgust with the state of politics by choosing not to endorse any political party ahead of…
Continue Reading Facebook’s plans to label state media are complicated — and delayed
Social media companies are feeling their way in the dark, and sometimes fumbling their way through new efforts to fight misinformation on their…
Continue Reading He tried to fix Macy’s. Now he is the new Tractor Supply CEO
Macy’s can’t catch a break. The struggling department store chain’s stock is down nearly 50% this year. And now it is losing a top…
Continue Reading UK broadcaster apologizes for misquoting Boris Johnson as saying ‘people of colour’
Britain’s Channel 4 apologized Friday after mistakenly reporting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to control the numbers of…
Continue Reading OPEC poised to cut production further to shore up prices
OPEC and its allies have reportedly agreed to deepen its production cuts by 500,000 barrels per day in an attempt to support crude oil prices in the…
Continue Reading China plans to lift tariffs on some US soybeans and pork products
China is planning to exempt some US soybeans and pork products from tariffs, a move that could take some heat out of talks aimed at agreeing on a…
Continue Reading US pharma companies really do want Britain to pay more for drugs
When President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom this week, he landed bang in the middle of a huge political fight about the country’s…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s defense argues British caver Vernon Unsworth was not harmed by ‘pedo guy’ tweet
There is a photo in which Vernon Unsworth is standing next to Theresa May in front of 10 Downing Street, where the former British prime minister gave…
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Beyond Burgers are coming to Costco
Beyond Burger fans can now buy fake meat in bulk. Beyond Meat will begin selling its plant-based burgers at Costco. To match Costco customers’…
Continue Reading Asian stocks tick up following Trump’s upbeat signals on a trade deal
Asian markets were cautiously optimistic on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on US-China trade talks sent a flicker of hope…
Continue Reading Toxic air and gridlock: India’s tech cities are choking on their success
Like thousands of others, Megha Mathur moved to the Indian city of Gurgaon for a coveted job in tech. She soon realized she wouldn’t be able to…
Continue Reading Apple says it isn’t tracking your phone if location sharing is turned off
Apple’s newer iPhones, including the iPhone 11 Pro, are its first to feature what’s known as ultra wideband technology. It gives the…
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Customs and Border Protection reverses course on mandatory facial recognition program
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday it no longer plans to move forward with a facial recognition program that…
Continue Reading Spotify Wrapped reveals your top songs and favorite artists of the year — and the decade
Musicals may be on your go-to streaming playlists, or perhaps you prefer listening to some hip hop. Whatever your guilty pleasure, Spotify Wrapped…
Continue Reading Homeland Security drops plan to use facial recognition on traveling US citizens
UPDATE: US Customs and Border Protection, which is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, said Thursday that it is no longer seeking a…
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El Paso car dealership ranked top in the nation for Nissan sales
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso Nissan dealer outsold 1,400 other dealerships nationwide last month to become the top Nissan outlet in the country.…
Continue Reading Saudi Aramco raises $25.6 billion in the world’s biggest IPO
Saudi Arabia has just pulled off the biggest initial public offering in history, raising $25.6 billion by selling shares in its giant state-owned oil…
Continue Reading The Santa Claus business is booming, even as malls struggle
Retailers looking to get Americans off e-commerce sites and into physical stores this holiday season may be relying on Santa Claus more than ever.…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren wants to make it harder for big banks to get bigger
If big banks held marriage ceremonies to celebrate their mergers, Elizabeth Warren would be the first one to shout, “I object!” Warren…
Continue Reading Former Playboy model Karen McDougal sues Fox News for alleged defamation
Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with Donald Trump before he was elected President, filed a lawsuit Thursday against…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi wants to scrap legal protections for Big Tech in new trade agreement
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is working to strip key legal protections from tech companies under a long-awaited trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.…
Continue Reading SpaceX launches genetically enhanced ‘mighty mice’ to the International Space Station
Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, launched a spacecraft loaded with 5,700 pounds of supplies — including a group of genetically enhanced…
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