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Walmart’s Juneteenth-Themed Ice Cream Ignites Outrage On Twitter

Walmart is in hot water over its Juneteenth-themed ice cream. The multinational retail corporation announced it would review and potentially pull its ice cream commemorating Juneteenth after the product was…

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Airbnb Pulls Out Of China, Will Now Focus On Outbound Tourists

The Airbnb app icon is seen on an iPad screen, on May 8, 2021, in Washington. Patrick Semansky via Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Airbnb Inc. announced Tuesday it will…

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Activision Blizzard Workers Form Gaming Industry’s First Major Union

The high-profile video game maker is facing growing legal problems stemming from allegations of a toxic workplace culture. via Associated Press A group of workers at the video game giant…

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Starbucks Leaving Russian Market, Shutting 130 Stores

Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market. In a memo to employees Monday, the Seattle coffee giant said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have…

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Starbucks’ Union-Busting Was So Bad It Should Be Forced To Bargain: Labor Officials

The National Labor Relations Board has seen an uptick in union election petitions this year, including a slew from Starbucks workers who are organizing their stores. via Associated Press The…

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Wall Street Appears Headed For Another Rocky Day

FILE – Trader Patrick King works the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) John Minchillo via AP NEW…

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Elon Musk: Doubt About Spam Accounts Could Scuttle Twitter Deal

LONDON (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can’t move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on…

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After Helping Depress Twitter Stock, Elon Musk Floats Possibility Of Lower Purchase Price

After bad-mouthing Twitter last week and helping send stock prices — and company value — down, Elon Musk said Monday that a lower purchase price for Twitter is “not out…

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Sony PlayStation Staff Outraged Over CEO’s Abortion Rights Stance In Email About Cats

Employees at Sony Group Corporation say they are outaged over an email the head of PlayStation sent encouraging staff to “respect differences of opinion” regarding abortion rights before launching into…

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Elon Musk’s ‘Hold’ On Twitter Deal Triggers Securities Fraud Concerns

Elon Musk’s announcement that his deal to buy Twitter was “temporarily on hold,” driving down the stock prices — and value — of the company he made a deal to…