A former top executive at Paramount has taken the company to court. He says he was fired because of his age and race. Joseph Jerome, 58, worked at Paramount for many years. He believes the company's diversity policies led to his dismissal in 2024. Jerome claims he and two other white lawyers were l
Golden Entertainment's recent financial report for the third quarter of 2025 shows a mixed picture. The company saw a slight dip in revenue, bringing in $154. 8 million compared to $161. 2 million the previous year. This drop also led to a net loss of $4. 7 million, a stark contrast to the $5. 2 mil
Lynn Smith, a former news anchor, faced a big challenge: she was scared of public speaking. She called this fear her "brain bully. " This fear held her back, even though she had a successful career. But she didn't let it stop her. Instead, she turned her fear into a business that helps others. Smit
Rochester is now part of a nationwide project to make it easier for small businesses to succeed. The city was picked to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative, which aims to remove unnecessary rules that slow down entrepreneurs. This project is led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at
Innovation doesn't just happen by chance. It often starts with the right environment. Groups, big or small, play a big role in making this happen. They can create spaces where new ideas can grow. But how exactly do they do this? First, groups can bring people together. When different minds come tog
At a recent big business event, a chat happened between a tech expert and the head of growth at Salesforce. They talked about how the fastest-growing companies use AI to boost their sales and marketing. The expert shared that these companies are using smart tech to predict what customers want, creat
The U. S. government has recently updated its list of crucial minerals, now including copper and metallurgical coal. This move is part of a broader plan to strengthen the country's economy and security by reducing dependence on foreign imports, especially from China. Copper is a big deal. It's used
Salem, a city known for its spooky season, is not ready to dim the lights just yet. With Halloween crowds thinning out, local groups are stepping up to keep the downtown area buzzing through the winter. Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets have teamed up to launch "Holiday Happenings, " a plan
Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va
What makes a job "better" than another? It's not just about the paycheck. Some jobs offer more freedom, while others provide a sense of purpose. For example, teaching or designing buildings can feel more meaningful than a high-paying job that doesn't inspire you. This is why money isn't everything w
