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How Macy’s closures signal a major transformation in shopping habits
Macy’s has been a part of American culture for more than 165 years. However, the brick-and-mortar stores are disappearing. The company announced it is closing 150 of its namesake stores over the next three years, according to USA Today. Macy’s is one of the most notable U.S. department store, but that doesn’t make it exempt… -
Wendy’s clarifies dynamic pricing system after online backlash
Wendy’s will not raise prices at peak times, according to the company. The announcement comes after the chain said CEO Kirk Tanner’s comments were “misconstrued” during the week of Feb. 25 by several “media reports,” according to Reuters. Wendy’s said the dynamic pricing system will still be implemented but only to provide discounts to customers… -
Confidence in economy takes another hit. Here’s what’s behind the bad vibes.
Americans’ confidence in the economy is wavering. After three consecutive months of growing consumer confidence, The Conference Board’s index took a hit in February. Economists all over the map continue to point out that the U.S. economy is very strong right now. They can’t quite put a finger on why many Americans don’t feel the… -
Wendy’s to test ‘surge’ pricing, some accuse chain of price ‘gouging’
Wendy’s announced a new AI-powered menu that could potentially result in some customers paying more for their food depending on the time of day they visit. The company calls it a dynamic pricing system, and it is set to roll out next year, according to ABC News. The dynamic pricing system is akin to Uber’s… -
Power struggle: Crypto mining battles federal regulators over energy use
In what’s shaping up to be a literal power struggle, the world of cryptocurrency mining is clashing with federal regulators over the growing energy demands of crypto mining operations. Crypto mining requires extensive electricity for its computing needs, exacerbating the global challenge of reducing emissions at a time when urgent cuts are necessary. Crypto mining’s… -
AZ attorney won’t extradite NYC murder suspect, says DA too soft on criminals
Arizona and New York are at a crossroads between crime and politics. The fate of a suspected murderer is in the middle of a feud between Arizona’s Maricopa County attorney and the Manhattan district attorney. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, is refusing to extradite murder suspect Raad Almansoori, 26. Police said Almansoori confessed to killing a woman… -
Cyberattack on Change Healthcare causes nationwide pharmacy disruptions
Pharmacies across the United States are grappling with disruptions due to an ongoing cyberattack targeting Change Healthcare — a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and one of the nation’s largest commercial prescription processors. The attack has hindered pharmacies’ ability to process prescriptions for patients. UnitedHealth has attributed the cyberattack to suspected government-backed hackers, although the company… -
4-day workweek success: 89% of UK companies in trial continuing policy
According to a LinkedIn survey, the “Sunday scaries” impact 75% of Americans as they head into another long week of work — and they aren’t alone. A test run from 2023 could ease the anxiety brought on by those Sunday scaries. 61 U.K. companies participated in the world’s largest four-day workweek test run in 2023,… -
Why major cities are slashing services to pay for the migrant crisis
Bus after bus, major cities far from the border are starting to buckle under budgetary pressures of the nation’s migrant crisis. S&P Global Ratings is monitoring the credit health of New York, Denver and Chicago as they face sheltering tens of thousands of asylum-seekers. “The issue will destroy New York City,” Mayor Eric Adams said… -
How ‘sanctioned’ Russian diamonds made their way to the US
For two years now, Ukraine has battled for its sovereignty. Russia’s invasion is reducing cities to rubble and thousands of civilians have died in the conflict. A new report said Russia can sustain its assault for another two to three years, maybe even longer. Did diamonds purchased in the U.S. help pay for this war?… -
Lab-grown versus natural diamonds: Which one is the real deal?
For decades, diamonds have been the symbol of lasting love. But the industry is in for a generational reckoning as young people decide whether to buy natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds or forgo the tradition altogether. In 1954, scientists with General Electric created a machine that squeezed carbon under 1.5 million pounds of pressure per square… -
Nebraska looks to bolster cybersecurity by hiring white-hat hacker
The United States faces a relentless wave of cyber attacks, with an incident occurring every 39 seconds. The Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that in 2022, these breaches inflicted a financial toll of $10 billion. Digital breaches not only risk the exposure of sensitive personal information of millions of Americans but also threaten to disrupt… -
Conservatives reject Trump’s plea to give Bud Light a second chance
Donald Trump has a famously loyal following. So loyal, he once said, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” But that loyalty does have its limits, and that limit is Bud Light. Not even the most popular conservative figure in a generation can convince…
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