Monday, February 17, 2025

Business

MrBeast Not Yet Part of TikTok Bidding Efforts

Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, has not officially joined any effort to purchase TikTok’s U.S. operations, despite rumors circulating this week. A representative for the YouTube star clarified...

Japanese Companies Pull Ads Amid Fuji TV Sex Scandal

In a significant fallout, dozens of leading Japanese companies have withdrawn their advertisements from Fuji Television Network after allegations surfaced that the company attempted...

Starbucks Updates Code of Conduct, Ends Policy Allowing Non-Paying Guests

Starbucks has announced a major shift in its code of conduct, officially ending the long-standing policy that allowed non-paying customers to sit and stay...

FDA Issues Class 1 Recall for Costco Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has heightened its alert level on Costco eggs distributed to Costco stores across the southeastern United States. The...

Technical Issue Temporarily Grounds American Airlines Flights Nationwide

Early Tuesday morning, American Airlines flights across the United States were briefly grounded due to a "technical issue," disrupting travel plans during the peak...

Starbucks Strike Expands to Boston, Dallas, and Portland Amid Holiday Season Escalation

The Starbucks Strike has expanded to three additional major cities—Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; and Portland, Oregon—have joined a growing strike that is now in...

Norovirus Outbreak at Los Angeles Restaurant Event Sickens Over 80

A festive event celebrating Los Angeles' top restaurants left over 80 attendees sick with norovirus, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed....

Edinburgh Airport Temporarily Shuts Down Amid IT Issues

LONDON – Edinburgh Airport, Scotland’s busiest travel hub, faced significant disruptions Sunday afternoon due to an unspecified information technology issue, grounding all flights during...

Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs Over Burn Hazard Concerns

Stanley, the renowned drinkware brand, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs due to a potential...

Marin County Warns Against Raw Milk Consumption Amid Bird Flu Concerns

MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Health officials in Marin County have issued warnings against raw milk consumption after a child was initially suspected to have...

General Motors Halts Cruise Robotaxi Service

DETROIT – General Motors (GM) announced on Tuesday its decision to cease funding for its Cruise robotaxi service, marking a strategic shift toward developing...