Black-owned businesses to support in South L.A.
The shiny teal pickup truck that gleams in the parking lot at Earle’s on Crenshaw. The maze-like Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, where a cozy dessert…
US burger chain Wendy’s plans to test ‘surge pricing’ next year | Business and Economy News
Company to try raising and lowering prices throughout the day based on demand, prompting backlash. Wendy’s, a United States fast food chain, is looking to…
'Entitled' couple ask plane passenger to swap his business class seat for economy
A man was left 'bewildered' when a couple asked him to give up his business class plane seat for a bizarre reason - he refused…
Family Dollar Stores pleads guilty to storing FDA-regulated products in rodent-infested warehouse
Family Dollar Stores has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of causing FDA-regulated products to become adulterated while being held under unsanitary conditions. Photo by…
NASA names new ISS manager, space operations deputy
Dana Weigel will become the International Space Station's new program manager, NASA announced Monday. She will succeed Joel Montalbano, who has been promoted to deputy…
Trump appeals $454-million judgment in New York fraud case
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has appealed his $454-million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he…
Which big employers have the largest and smallest gender pay gaps? New data reveals all
In short: The gender pay gap at companies covering more than 5 million Australian workers has been revealed for the first time.Some of the biggest and most…
Half of UK exporters say Houthi attacks in Red Sea disrupting business | Conflict
The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays. More than half of exporters in the United Kingdom…
UK Seeks to Spur Business Investment With Coordinated Ministerial Push
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessMinisters will be urged to remove barriers and speed up decisions to boost investment in the UK at an inaugural meeting of…
Researchers and small businesses join forces against hackers
Improved cybersecurity defences for electronic commerce have emerged from EU-funded projects. By Tom Cassauwers What do a Greek pharmacy, a Spanish multinational bank, a German foundation…
Vice to layoff hundreds of staff
Vice Media, a former media darling, has announced that it plans to lay off hundreds of staff. Photo Courtesy of Vice Media Group/Website Feb. 23…
China bans Pray.com app – UPI.com
Feb. 22 (UPI) -- After Beijing on Thursday removed and banned Pray.com from the Apple app store in mainland China, the company behind the digital…
X complies with Indian government order to take down accounts but vows to appeal
1 of 2 | Elon Musk's X social media platform said Thursday it had blocked some accounts and posts in India in line with executive…
BuzzFeed to reduce staff by 16%. Complex sold for $108.6 million
BuzzFeed on Wednesday said it is reducing its workforce by 16% in a significant move to cut costs. The online media company also announced the…
Biden not involved in family business, his brother says
WASHINGTON — President Biden “never had any involvement” in the business dealings of other members of his family, his brother James Biden testified Wednesday as he…
Insurance crisis leaves homeowners vulnerable in hurricane-prone Louisiana | Business and Economy
After Charles Barnette and his wife bought their home in 2015 in LaPlace, Louisiana, United States, neighbours warned of devastating floods from past hurricanes. But…
Jeff Bezos sells 14 million Amazon shares for $2.37 billion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold another 14 million shares of Amazon stock, according to a Tuesday Securities and Exchange Commission filing. He announced last…
UAE banks limit business with Russia and Russian clients
Banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have restricted their dealings with Russia and started closing both personal and business accounts due to the risk…
Capital One to acquire Discover in $35.3B deal
Capital One on Monday announced it was acquiring Discover in a $35.3 billion deal that is subject to approval. Photo by UPI | License Photo…
Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy | Business and Economy
China last year narrowly beat its economic growth target of 5 percent, one of its lowest benchmarks in decades. Looking ahead, analysts expect the economy…