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The first Apple Store strike in the US could be underway this year after a Maryland store voted to authorize a work stoppage against the company. Apple on Strike? Apple Inc. could be on the path to seeing its first-ever retail employee strike in the US after Apple store workers in Maryland supported a union … Read more
A new licensing law in Wisconsin is being challenged by two wedding venues who believe it threatens their right to make a living in the state. Weddings in Wisconsin On Tuesday two wedding barns in Wisconsin moved to sue the state in an attempt to block a new law that would force them both to … Read more
Demand for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is exploding in the US, and pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk is taking leaps and bounds to keep up. Demand Soars Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has had to ramp up production of its ‘miracle’ weight loss drug Wegovy, as demand for the medication has exploded across … Read more
The cafe chain is discontinuing its caffeinated lemonade brand after a number of legal disputes. End of Charged Sips Fast casual favorite Panera Bread has announced its plans to phase out a line of controversial drinks known as Charged Sips after they were linked to two wrongful death lawsuits. Not Addressing the Issue? The plan … Read more
Lawmakers in the Bay State are pushing for a landmark tuition plan, which could make community college free for everyone. New Approach to Schooling Under the upcoming Massachusetts state budget, Mass. residents could be looking at tuition-free community college as early as fall 2025 if a new education fund is accepted. $118 Million for Students … Read more
Starbucks’ Former leader has offered some sage words of wisdom to his former company after the coffee giant reported its first drop in quarterly revenue in recent years. Disappointing First Quarter Starbucks has had to face up to a disappointing earnings call after the company’s quarterly report was released this week. Now, a former leader … Read more
In another case of child labor violations, a Tennessee-based company is facing major fines for hiring 2-dozen children to work in hazardous conditions. $650,000 Fine A company based in Tennessee will pay a $650,000 fine for illegally hiring underaged minors, some as young as 14, to work for them in dangerous conditions. Sanitation Company Accused … Read more
Despite falling sales in most countries in the first quarter of 2024, the world’s largest smartphone designer and manufacturer has maintained a positive outlook for the coming year. On the Decline? Some believe the world’s favorite smartphone manufacturer may be sitting on a shaky pedestal, as tech giant Apple revealed a significant drop in sales … Read more
A new promotional offer from one of America’s biggest pizza chains has called out the country’s growing frustration with unnecessary tipping. Tipping Fatigue? Americans are experiencing ‘tipping fatigue’ en masse, as more and more businesses request more tips, more frequently. Companies like Dominoes are looking to address the exhaustion. “You Tip, We Tip” The iconic … Read more
Designer jewelry is a luxury that many can’t afford. But for one man in Mexico, a website error was all it took to buy 5-figure earrings for the price of a restaurant dinner. A Lucky Mistake Jewelers will be keeping a close eye on their online stores after one man snagged a pair of Cartier … Read more