In an internal memo titled “Bobby Kotick: With Gratitude,” the Activision-Blizzard CEO announced that he is leaving the leadership of video game giant Activision-Blizzard at the end of December. His reign – 32 years – was marked by successes in the video game sector, but was also marred in recent years as he was accused … [Read more…]
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave Pharmacy chain Rite Aid misused facial recognition technology in a way that subjected shoppers to unfair searches and humiliation, the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday. This is part of a landmark agreement that could raise questions about the use of the technology in stores, airports and other … [Read more…]
Business By Kristen Altus, Fox Business Published December 13, 2023, 5:07 PM ET These TikTokers have “a bone to pick with America” when it comes to their employment status. Young Gen Z and Millennial influencers are facing backlash – and support from some commentators – on social media over their inability to find jobs in … [Read more…]
Business By Shannon Thaler Published December 12, 2023, 2:50 PM ET One of Goldman Sachs’ highest-paid executives is leaving the bank early next year after raking in about $100 million over the last three years – even more than CEO David Solomon, according to a report. Ed Emerson – a 47-year-old trader who runs Goldman’s … [Read more…]
He took care of the beef! A heroic supermarket butcher wouldn’t put up with a brazen bandit who tried to loot his Queens store and then beat up his special needs colleague. Ray Wilkins, 49, fought off the creep and held two NYPD cops, who handcuffed the heartless guy. Wilkins had just gotten off work … [Read more…]
A Washington Post investigation found that states are investigating nearly 120 cases related to applesauce bags contaminated with lead December 9, 2023 at 7:00 am EST Eric and Heather Goolsby play with their daughter at their home in Wake Forest, NC. The toddler is one of at least eight children in the state with lead … [Read more…]
Emma Hansson, chairwoman of IF Metall Stockholms lan, strikes in front of Tesla’s service center in Segeltorp, while workshop workers from electric car maker Tesla went on strike in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 27, demanding that the company sign a collective agreement. 2023. Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/via Portal/File Photo acquire license rights STOCKHOLM, Dec 7 … [Read more…]
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave More than 750 Washington Post employees said they walked off their jobs early Thursday and refused to work for 24 hours. This was the largest labor protest at the company in nearly half a century. As workers planned a day-long picket and rally outside the Post’s offices … [Read more…]
Business exclusive By Josh Kosman Published December 4, 2023, 6:12 am ET Subway will force its franchisees to sell discounted sandwiches even as many struggle to survive — and the new mandate could provide additional ammunition to federal regulators already trying to scuttle the fast-food chain’s nearly $10 billion sale to set, The Post has … [Read more…]
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday called on lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to prevent China from obtaining semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies critical to national security. At an annual national defense forum in Simi Valley, California, Raimondo called Beijing “the biggest threat we’ve ever had” and stressed: “China is not our friend.” The … [Read more…]