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Independent grocers urge enforcement of antitrust laws rather than ‘price gouging’ push
September 3, 2024
Independent grocers urge enforcement of antitrust laws rather than ‘price gouging’ push
A trade group representing independent grocery stores is calling for lawmakers and regulators to enforce an existing antitrust law it…
Lawmaker who owns grocery chain issues grim warning over Harris’ price control plan: ‘Reckless’
September 3, 2024
Lawmaker who owns grocery chain issues grim warning over Harris’ price control plan: ‘Reckless’
U.S. grocery stores may be unrecognizable under a Kamala Harris administration, as one Republican lawmaker warns of the ramifications of…
Portland business owner disappointed by disbanding of Property Crimes Unit: Criminals ‘need consequences’
September 3, 2024
Portland business owner disappointed by disbanding of Property Crimes Unit: Criminals ‘need consequences’
A Portland business owner says she’s disappointed that the Oregon city’s Property Crimes Unit (PCU) has been disbanded, although the…
Elon Musk says Brazilian judge should go to prison in latest attack after X ban upheld in country
September 3, 2024
Elon Musk says Brazilian judge should go to prison in latest attack after X ban upheld in country
Elon Musk didn’t mince words on Monday, writing on his X platform that Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes should…
10K unionized hotel workers hold strikes across multiple cities, demand higher wages, increased staffing
September 3, 2024
10K unionized hotel workers hold strikes across multiple cities, demand higher wages, increased staffing
More than 10,000 unionized hotel workers at hotels in multiple cities are currently participating in strikes. The thousands of Hyatt,…
US Open, college football coverage pulled for millions of DirecTV customers over carriage dispute with Disney
September 2, 2024
US Open, college football coverage pulled for millions of DirecTV customers over carriage dispute with Disney
Sports fans were left reeling on Sunday night after a major carrier dispute left millions of DirecTV subscribers unable to…
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
September 2, 2024
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
A recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles is underway. The Michigan-based automaker said in a National Highway Traffic…
Brazil bans X: Outrage spreads after Elon Musk’s social media platform is suspended
September 2, 2024
Brazil bans X: Outrage spreads after Elon Musk’s social media platform is suspended
Politicians and many other X users took to the social media platform on Saturday to sound off on their disapproval…
These food recalls should alarm all American consumers and have been linked to serious disease, death
September 2, 2024
These food recalls should alarm all American consumers and have been linked to serious disease, death
When food is recalled, it’s important to make sure you don’t have the item in your fridge or pantry, as…
Fed interest rate cuts won’t help your credit card debt
September 2, 2024
Fed interest rate cuts won’t help your credit card debt
Wall Street and Main Street are ready to usher in the fall season with the first interest rate cut since…