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Prosecution rests in Elizabeth Holmes trial after nearly 11 weeks
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (SAN JOSE, Calif.) — Federal prosecutors have rested their nearly 11-week case against Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO accused of misleading investors to bankroll her one-time multibillion-dollar Silicon Valley start-up despite [Read More…]

How large retailers are avoiding supply chain woes
artran/iStock (NEW YORK) — Walmart, Target and Macy’s say they are finding ways to bring products to shelves in time for the holiday season even though supply chain issues are still impacting the economy and [Read More…]

Thanksgiving travel might be messy amid shortages and storms, experts say
baona/iStock (NEW YORK) — The number of fliers this year will approach pre-pandemic levels, according to the Transportation Security Administration. However, experts said staffing shortages and a storm on the horizon threaten to disrupt Americans’ [Read More…]

Amazon and Starbucks team up for cashier-less cafe in New York City
4kodiak/iStock (NEW YORK) — Amazon and Starbucks teamed up to launch a new cashier-less cafe in midtown Manhattan that opens to the public on Thursday. The new concept store combines a traditional Starbucks pickup cafe [Read More…]

Campbell’s CEO says shelves will be stocked for holidays, but prices will rise into 2022
VelhoJunior/iStock (NEW YORK) — The pandemic has slowed down the supply chain in many sectors, but Campbell’s CEO says he expects the company’s products to be fully available this holiday season. Mark Clouse, CEO of [Read More…]

Women turn to app-based delivery platforms for work flexibility amid pandemic
lechatnoir/iStock (NEW YORK) — When Kara Moore, a mom of three, returned to the workforce last year after nine years as a stay-at-home mom, she struggled to find a job. Moore, 42, who holds a [Read More…]

John Deere workers approve new deal after monthlong strike
iStock/Wolterk (NEW YORK) — The United Autoworkers Union announced Wednesday night it has voted to ratify an agreement that ends the strike of thousands of John Deere workers. The agreement was approved by a vote [Read More…]

Iconic Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena in reflection of changing times
stevezmina1/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — The iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles will change its name to the Crypto.com Arena this Christmas, marking the end of an era for the stadium and becoming perhaps the latest [Read More…]

Staples Center to change name to Crypto.com Arena
stevezmina1/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — The Staples Center is getting a new name before the new year. Arena owner AEG announced Tuesday a new 20-year partnership with Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform, Crypto.com. Beginning December 25, the Staples [Read More…]

Louisiana to require textured hair training for cosmetologists
Delmaine Donson/iStock (BATON ROUGE, La.) — While laws against natural hair discrimination continue to be introduced in states and localities around the country, there are also big changes being made for future hair professionals — [Read More…]

Amazon to pay $500,000 to California regulators after allegations of failing to properly notify workers of COVID-19 case numbers
iStock (NEW YORK) — Amazon will pay a $500,000 settlement related to California’s “right-to-know” labor law after state regulators alleged the retail giant failed to adequately notify warehouse workers and local health agencies of COVID-19 [Read More…]

Nike delays Travis Scott Air Max sneaker collaboration following Astroworld tragedy
Thank you for your assistant/iStock (NEW YORK) — Nike is pressing pause on the release of its collaboration with Travis Scott “out of respect” for the victims of Astroworld. The footwear company sent out a [Read More…]

Reese’s new giant peanut butter cup pie for Thanksgiving sells out in hours
IcemanJ/iStock (NEW YORK) — Lovers of all things chocolate, dessert and Reese’s have another thing to be thankful for just in time for the holidays. On Monday, a new Reese’s Thanksgiving Pie was announced. The [Read More…]

White House economic director says ‘inflation is high,’ pledges Biden bills will bring it down
Official White House Photo by Chandler West (WASHINGTON) — White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese acknowledged that “inflation is high and it’s affecting Americans in their pocketbook and their outlook,” but promised the [Read More…]

John Deere reaches third tentative deal with workers as strike hits one month
iStock/Wolterk (NEW YORK) — The United Autoworkers Union announced it has reached a third tentative agreement that now heads to local unions for a ratification vote that could end the ongoing strike of thousands of [Read More…]

What Americans should know about inflation as it hits a 30-year high
Asian Alphan/iStock (NEW YORK) — Americans across the country are seeing higher prices at the mall, grocery store and gas pump, causing new pain for their pocketbooks right as the holiday shopping season is set [Read More…]

Number of people quitting their jobs hits new high in September
iStock/littlehenrabi (NEW YORK) — The number of people who quit their jobs rose to a record high in September, the Department of Labor said Friday. Some 4.4 million workers, or 3% of the total workforce, [Read More…]

Nearly 100,000 pounds of chicken, some sold at Trader Joe’s, recalled due to possible bone contamination
ablokhin/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday that Innovative Solutions, Inc., is recalling approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products, some of which was sold [Read More…]

Historic unionizing efforts underway at Starbucks in upstate New York
mattjeacock/iStock (NEW YORK) — Starbucks workers in upstate New York are seeking to form the coffee chain’s first union in the U.S., as the labor movement gains steam in the wake of COVID-19-related shocks to [Read More…]

Nearly 100,000 pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken recalled due to possible bone contamination
ablokhin/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday that Innovative Solutions, Inc., is recalling approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products sold at Trader Joe’s locations. [Read More…]