The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 after more than 80,000 men made claims that they were sexually abused while they were Boy Scouts. A court allowed the BSA to keep operating while it reached a $2.4 billion settlement deal that will include payment to most who claimed abuse. The group […]
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Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates-backed billion dollar business closes
the sudden death of Convoy, a company trying to make the trucking and freight industry more efficient, which had backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was surprising.
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Walmart CEO says pricier groceries are here to stay
If your trips to the grocery store lately have you shaking your head over how much more expensive things are than they used to be, no one could blame you — food prices are up 10.9% from just a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent Consumer Price Index. Folks looking […]
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McDonald’s menu adds new meals based on media appearances
McDonald’s transcends popular culture. Nearly every American has eaten there and even celebrities succumb to the chain’s popular fast-food offerings. Over the past few years, the No. 1 burger chain has capitalized on that posiition by offering “Famous Orders,” meals picked by big-name celebrities. A 2021 collaboration with rapper Saweetie, for example, led to the […]
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The Founder Of Shake Shack Just Slammed ‘Tipflation’
The latest person to weigh in on expectations around preset tip screens is Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer.
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Southwest Airlines making a major flight change
Southwest Airlines customers could use some good news. The airline still faces negative public backlash from its holiday meltdown which not only stranded tens of thousands of passengers, it also exposed that the company had neglected its backend technology. That will cost the company hundreds of millions over the next few years, but that’s not […]
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Costco Gives Members a Surprise Gift
Costco leadership fully understands the business relationship the warehouse club has with its members. People pay $60 a year for a regular membership or $120 for an Executive card, which comes with 2% cash back up to $1,000. And in exchange they get to pay low prices. That’s how it works on the surface, but […]