Dow Jones stock index crosses 40,000: Good or bad for California?
The stock market’s venerable yardstick, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, just made history – crossing 40,000 for the first time. Yes, this milestone set Thursday, May 16, is only a brief emotional v
Las Vegas Strip casino plans surprise closure and lays off staff
When it purchased the Mirage from MGM Resorts International in late 2022, Hard Rock International outlined broad plans to rebrand the property but was sparse with the details. That was believed to be
Under Armour was a real threat to Nike. Now it’s fighting to stay relevant
New York CNN — It was once hyped as a worthy rival to Nike. But at present, Under Armour, founded by a 23-year-old former college athlete, is struggling to “just do it.” Instead, the brand tha
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The backbone of America’s economy was just dealt a serious blow
New York CNN — US consumers could be reaching their breaking point. After dealing with elevated inflation and the highest interest rates in decades, they’re starting to rein in their spending. L
Nearly 900K Yogi tea bags recalled for excessive pesticide residue
( WJW ) – Nearly 900,000 Yogi tea bags have been recalled after excessive levels of pesticide residues were detected, according to details posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The paren
People who had an iPhone 7 may qualify for piece of $35 million Apple settlement
(NEXSTAR) – If you were once an owner of the iPhone 7, or its larger sibling the iPhone 7 Plus, you could qualify for a piece of the $35 million settlement Apple has agreed to pay out. The class acti
The best things to buy at Memorial Day sales
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Problems mount as restaurant chain eyes Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The big food court in the sky, or maybe it's a downtown entertainment district, features a lot of restaurants that once had a big following. You may not remember them all, but some brands that were on
These are my 4 favorite spots on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Royal Caribbean has been a massive innovator when it comes to pushing what a cruise ship can be. Its newest ship, Icon of the Seas, has countless first-of-its-kind attractions. When you board Icon, f
Can Pop Mart cash in on America's cuteness craze?
Tiny toys are a big business in China. So big, in fact, they’ve propelled one Beijing-based company to a staggering $6.3 billion valuation, and made its founder a billionaire three times over. Pop M
U.S. solar projects reach milestone with 5 million installations
When Peter Gorr got his first solar roof in 2011, he didn’t know what to expect. But installation went smoothly, the smooth black panels lowered his electric bills, and Gorr — who is very concerned a
Protecting your car from growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
LONDON — They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone,
Amazon’s satellite internet network Project Kuiper plans new Everett facility
Amazon will open a new logistics center in Everett for its broadband satellite network, Project Kuiper, expanding its ability to design, test and manufacture satellites in the Puget Sound region. At
Piecing together the puzzle of college financial aid
There’s been a lot of drama this spring for families seeking college financial aid. The trouble stems from a revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), where changes and technolo
Carnival answers ‘threat’ over unpopular beverage package policy
Most cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, offer unlimited beverage packages that include all the alcohol you can safely consume. You will get slowed down or shut off if you are visibly intoxicate
Boeing supplier’s workers face the consequences of 737 Max hiccups
Boeing ( BA ) supplier Spirit AeroSystems ( SPR ) is reportedly making some cuts, and its staff will face the brunt of them. The company is laying off roughly 450 of its workers amid Boe
College students invent leaf blower silencer for Black and Decker
Suburban dwellers hoping to sleep in on the weekend might want to thank a group of engineering students from Johns Hopkins University. Four undergraduates designed a new leaf blower silencer that quie
Baby boomers delaying retirement because work is fulfilling
In 2007, I wrote an article making the case for law firms to reconsider their mandatory retirement policies. It was partly motivated by a case in which the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission s
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