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A U.S. judge temporarily blocked media companies Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox from launching their sports streaming service, Venu, according to court filings. The temporary injunction, granted in response to a lawsuit brought by Fubo…

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TikTok and fast-food rivalry fuel Chili’s sales as parent Brinker says turnaround is taking hold

August 17, 2024

An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told…

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Lawmakers ask Mark Zuckerberg to show how Facebook, Instagram are addressing illicit drug ads

August 16, 2024

A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg a letter on Thursday expressing concern that the company is failing to prevent illicit drug advertisements from running on its platform. The House members…

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Recalled cucumbers linked to at least 449 illnesses have been pulled from stores, CDC says

August 16, 2024

At least 449 people were likely sickened by cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Since June, the agency has been investigating…

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Starbucks is giving incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and stock as he departs Chipotle

August 16, 2024

Starbucks offered incoming CEO and Chair Brian Niccol a pay bump and hefty one-time awards to lure him from his prior role as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol officially takes…

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Trader Joe’s recalls 653,000 scented candles due to fire hazard

August 16, 2024

Trader Joe’s is recalling 653,000 scented candles because they pose an elevated fire hazard. In a release on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website posted Thursday, Trader Joe’s said the…

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United CEO expresses ‘renewed confidence’ in Boeing after meeting with new leader

August 16, 2024

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he is optimistic about Boeing’s recovery after meeting with the manufacturer’s new chief executive. It’s an upbeat change of tune from the head of United, a top…

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Harris to propose federal ban on ‘corporate price-gouging’ in food and groceries

August 15, 2024

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to propose the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging in the food and grocery industries,” her campaign announced late Wednesday. “There’s a big difference between…

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What recession? Walmart says consumers are still spending

August 15, 2024

Walmart remains cautious about the financial health of its shoppers, but executives at the retail giant do not see a full-blown downturn on the horizon. In an interview with CNBC,…

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FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

August 15, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, like those generated with AI technology, and other misleading practices to promote their products and services. All five FTC…

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Judge temporarily blocks sports streaming service owned by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros.

TikTok and fast-food rivalry fuel Chili’s sales as parent Brinker says turnaround is taking hold

Lawmakers ask Mark Zuckerberg to show how Facebook, Instagram are addressing illicit drug ads

Recalled cucumbers linked to at least 449 illnesses have been pulled from stores, CDC says

Starbucks is giving incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and stock as he departs Chipotle

Trader Joe’s recalls 653,000 scented candles due to fire hazard

United CEO expresses ‘renewed confidence’ in Boeing after meeting with new leader

Harris to propose federal ban on ‘corporate price-gouging’ in food and groceries

What recession? Walmart says consumers are still spending

FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October