The once-solid relationship between President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook is breaking down over the idea of a U.S.-made iPhone. Last week, Trump said he “had a little problem with Tim Cook,” and…
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President Donald Trump on Friday cleared the merger of U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, after the Japanese steelmaker’s previous bid to acquire its U.S. rival had been blocked on national security grounds. “This will be…
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United Airlines reaches ‘industry-leading’ labor deal with flight attendants, union says
by adminUnited Airlines reached an “industry-leading” tentative labor deal for its 28,000 flight attendants, their union said Friday. The deal includes “40% of total economic improvements” in the first year and retroactive pay, a signing bonus,…
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The Federal Trade Commission voted to dismiss a lawsuit filed in the last days of the Biden administration that accused PepsiCo of offering sweetheart pricing to big retailers. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson dissented to the…
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It took six months, countless hours on hold and intervention from state regulators before Sue Cover says she finally resolved an over $1,000 billing dispute with UnitedHealthcare in 2023. Cover, 46, said she was overbilled…
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Burger King targets families through movie partnerships in latest stage of turnaround
by adminAs Burger King enters the next phase of its turnaround efforts, the fast-food chain is trying to lure families back to its restaurants with colored Whopper buns and kid-friendly movie partnerships. Starting Tuesday, the Restaurant Brands International chain…
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Department of Justice officials on Tuesday charged members or associates of an Armenian organized crime ring with stealing more than $83 million worth of cargo from Amazon by posing as legitimate truck drivers and siphoning off goods destined for…
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Target calls price hikes a ‘very last resort’ for offsetting tariffs as sales slump
by adminRaising prices on consumers to cover the costs of President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be Target’s ‘very last resort,’ CEO Brian Cornell said Wednesday. The remarks came as Target reported weaker-than-expected sales in its first…
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A man once sued by the SEC wins Trump crypto contest to have dinner with the president
by adminWe now know who won the contest to attend an intimate dinner with President Donald Trump by buying his cryptocurrency — and he’s a familiar face to Securities and Exchange Commission regulators and law enforcement officials.…
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Fanatics will host a skills challenge between fans and celebrities, with $2 million on the line
by adminSports giant Fanatics is pitting fans against greats Tom Brady, Kevin Durant and Alex Rodriguez at an upcoming marketing event. The company announced Tuesday it is introducing a skills-based competition at Fanatics Fest 2025, taking…