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Home sale commissions are getting a shake-up this weekend
August 18, 2024
Changes to realtor commissions taking effect this weekend could give home sellers a lot more negotiating power — and for buyers, potentially
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Judge temporarily blocks sports streaming service owned by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros.
August 18, 2024
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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