It's a big step forward in healthcare! Walmart has joined hands with the prestigious Mayo Clinic to offer better cancer treatment options. Starting now, Walmart employees and their families who are diagnosed with cancer can get expert second opinions from Mayo Clinic doctors. If needed, they can eve
Lately, there's been a buzz about the Jim Henson Company selling its iconic La Brea Avenue studio lot to the Church of Scientology. But hold on, folks! It turns out this isn't happening anytime soon. The Henson family has made it clear that they aren't doing any business with Scientology and have no
This week, we're looking at some major financial happenings. OpenAI just scored a massive $6.6 billion investment, making it the largest VC round ever. This brings their total raised funds to nearly $18 billion! ElevenLabs, a company specializing in AI-generated voices, is also attracting investors,
Are you a business owner using Xcel Energy? If so, listen up! You might have some extra cash coming your way if you upgraded to energy-efficient appliances this year. Xcel Energy is offering rebates, but the deadline is approaching fast. Don't miss out on these bonuses: - LED tubes get a 100% bonus
Imagine this – a yoga business mogul, Gregory Gumucio, 63, from Colorado, admitted to not paying over $2.5 million in taxes! This happened during a plea hearing at a New York federal court. Gumucio's yoga studio chain, known as "Yoga to the People," brought in loads of money – around $20 million in
Gov. JB Pritzker is taking Illinois' marketing efforts to new heights by embarking on a trade mission to Japan, accompanied by a diverse group of lawmakers, business leaders, and community representatives. This trip marks an exciting chapter in the state's efforts to strengthen ties with one of its
On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which
After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t
Imagine a restaurant promotion so popular that it drives customers to stuff themselves with shrimp for hours on end, causing chaos in the kitchen and making tables scarce. This is the story of Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat shrimp fiasco, which cost the business millions and led to numerous closures.
Meet Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader who is shaking things up in the longshoremen community. He's been around the block and knows what it takes to make change happen. People might not realize it now, but without longshoremen, a lot of stuff would come to a halt. Cars wouldn't get delivere
