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'Quasi-preneurs' See Opportunity, Challenges in Franchising
The "quasi-preneurs" opening franchises say they like the ability to buy into a proven brand name and the access to tools and operations that you wouldn't get if you started your own small business.
Twitter Responds to Musk's Claims, Calls Them 'Excuses'
The court's decision could ultimately determine the future of a social platform used daily by 238 million people around the globe.
Warner Bros. Axes 'Batgirl,' Won't Release $90M HBO Max Film
Warner Bros. has axed the $90 million "Batgirl" film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Feds Target U.S. Companies Caught in Lucrative Shark Fin Trade
While the barbaric practice is driven by China, where shark fin soup is a symbol of status for the rich and powerful, America's seafood industry isn't immune from the trade.
Ex-Employees Weigh In on Gay NYC Club Controversy
The allegations brought by former The Q club partner Frankie Sharp read like a laundry list of what not to do when opening a gay club. Sharp's claims are being verified by others who worked at The Q.
Facebook Ends Funding for U.S. News Partnerships Program
Meta Platforms says it will no longer pay U.S. news organizations to have their material appear in Facebook's News Tab as it reallocates resources.
Why Not Acting Against Workplace Bullying Is Even Worse
Workplace bullying is the term for regular and persistent, unjustified acts or behaviours by a person or a group that are meant to offend, intimidate, humiliate, or undermine an employee.
Facebook Parent Meta Posts First Revenue Decline in History
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, posted its first revenue decline in history Thursday, dragged down by a drop in ad spending as the economy falters.
Twitter Sets September Shareholder Vote on Elon Musk Buyout
Twitter has set Sept. 13 as the date for its shareholders to vote on the company's pending buyout by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
T-Mobile Settles to Pay $350M to Customers in Data Breach
T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data like social security numbers had been stolen.
Lululemon Workers in DC File for a Union Election
Lululemon workers in Washington, D.C. have filed for a union election, joining workers at other major companies aiming to organize amid a wave of labor wins over the past year.
Backlash After Quebec Nightclub Tosses Patrons Who were 'Too Homosexual'
A popular night spot in Quebec sparked a backlash when one of its employees asked a group of friends to leave because they were "too homosexual."
CVS Seeks Verification on Drugs with Possible Abortion Use
CVS Health is asking pharmacists in some states to verify that a few of the prescriptions they provide will not be used end a pregnancy.
GE Reveals Identity of 3 Companies after Historic Split
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate.
G20 Finance Meetings in Bali Overshadowed by War in Ukraine
Financial leaders of the Group of 20 richest and biggest economies agreed on the need to jointly tackle global ills such as inflation and food crises, but failed to bridge differences over the war in Ukraine.
Penalty Cut for Oregon Bakers who Refused Lesbian Brides
The state of Oregon has slashed the financial penalties it assigned a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple almost 10 years ago.
Reports: Musk Demands Months for Trial Prep in Twitter Suit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired back Friday at Twitter's lawsuit seeking to force him to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, according to multiple news reports.
Nintendo Offers Same-Sex Partner Benefits while Japan Denies Marriage Rights
Video game giant Nintendo has displayed corporate leadership that outstrips Japan's lawmakers in offering benefits to the same-sex partners of its employees while Japan denies equal marriage rights.
Twitter: Attrition Up a Bit, Companywide Layoffs Not Planned
Twitter is telling its employees that it's not planning any companywide layoffs, but there could be some restructuring and organization changes as it heads into a legal battle with Elon Musk.
Twitter Sues to Force Musk to Complete His $44B Acquisition
Twitter sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday, trying to force him to complete his $44 billion takeover of the social media company by accusing him of "outlandish" and "bad faith" actions.