California Seals $250 Million Deal With Google Raising Concerns Over Independent Media

After a closed-door agreement, Google has expressed its agreement to support journalisms in a $250 million deal.  Big Tech’s Impact on Journalism Standards Platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram have also primarily invested in newsroom content. Their involvement has greatly affected journalism standards and influenced the type of content people can see in newsrooms. Will … Read more

Georgia FreshRealm Expansion Brings Hundreds of Jobs and Millions in Investment

Public officials in Macon County, Georgia, are celebrating the expansion of a food assembly plant, which will bring millions in economic investment and hundreds of jobs to local communities. FreshRealm Expansion FreshRealm, a food-as-a-service company that delivers fresh meals to customers around the US, has announced plans to expand its operations in southern Georgia, prompting … Read more

Amazon Faces Legal Heat Over Worker Rights in California

The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prilutskiy Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two Amazon Warehouses … Read more

NCAA’s $2.7 Billion Settlement: A New Era for College Sports?

The NCAA is on the cusp of settling a historic lawsuit that could signal a large payday for thousands of student athletes. Potential Billion Dollar Settlement Student-athletes across the US could be looking at hefty payouts from the National Collegiate Athletics Association, after the association moved to settle three antitrust lawsuits. NCAA and the ‘Power … Read more

No More Slackers: Wells Fargo’s New War on Lazy Workers

As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more

Wave of Closures: Will These All-American Brands Disappear Forever?

American retail and dining is changing irreversibly. Iconic stores and restaurants that once defined the vibrancy of community life are now fading memories, leaving behind empty storefronts and a sense of loss. What future awaits the next generation in this era of closed doors? 1. Family Dollar Family Dollar is facing substantial downsizing, planning to … Read more