SAN FRANCISCO — A former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods has been sentenced to more than three years in jail for his role in a […]
Uncle Ben’s to change its branding as part of parent company’s stance against racism
The parent company of Uncle Ben’s announced a plan to shift the branding of the rice on Wednesday, a move that follows a similar announcement […]
America’s $100 billion convention industry is back, but changed forever
Small signs of optimism are returning to the $100 billion convention industry. After two months of declines, more convention and meeting planners now say they’re […]
Aunt Jemima brand to change name, remove image that Quaker says is ‘based on a racial stereotype’
The Aunt Jemima brand of syrup and pancake mix will get a new name and image, Quaker Oats announced Wednesday, saying the company recognizes that […]
Facebook, Google and Amazon CEOs willing to testify in antitrust probe
The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Amazon say they are willing to testify before Congress this summer as part of an antitrust probe into big […]
Apple to reopen some New York City stores this week
Apple will reopen 10 stores in New York City this week, the company said on Tuesday. It’s the first time Apple stores in the city […]
Debut of new Bronco SUV on O.J. Simpson’s birthday is ‘pure coincidence,’ Ford says
Ford has picked a peculiar day to unveil its reborn Bronco SUV — July 9, O.J. Simpson’s birthday. Simpson has been indelibly linked to the […]
Stocks soar on retail comeback and ‘breakthrough’ coronavirus treatment
Wall Street rallied again on Tuesday, after positive retail sales data boosted confidence in a swifter economic recovery, and a drug trial showed “breakthrough” results […]
New Postal Service head is a top Trump donor. What does that mean for its future?
The new head of the U.S. Postal Service took office Monday, but his close ties to President Donald Trump, who has long pushed for changes […]
Top ABC News executive placed on leave amid allegations of racially insensitive comments
ABC News has placed one of its top executives on administrative leave, the network confirmed Monday, as accusations of racial prejudice continue to roil the […]
Yes, your grocery bill is getting higher. Here’s how much more you’ll be spending this year.
Grocery bills have spiked as coronavirus continues to roil supermarket supply chains. By the end of the year, the average American family can expect to […]
As insurance companies take over pension plans, are your payments at risk?
How safe is your pension? As COVID-19 shutdowns hobble the U.S. economy, the question has taken on more urgency. While risks associated with underfunded pensions […]
The NFL joins Nike and Twitter in making Juneteenth a company holiday
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell said Juneteenth will be recognized as a league holiday and ordered the closing of the league office, according to […]
Who bought all the toilet paper? Study suggests who was most likely to stockpile during COVID-19
In mid-March, as coronavirus cases started their sharp climb in the United States, many Americans appeared to have one thing in mind before hunkering down: […]
Hollywood is not rolling out the red carpet for opening day yet
LOS ANGELES — Despite getting the green light from California public health officials to resume productions Friday, Hollywood is not immediately rolling out the red […]