BUSINESS

Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Google's Battle to Overturn a Massive EU Fine

Google is back in the courtroom, fighting a whopping €4. 1 billion antitrust fine from the EU. This time, they're not just asking for a reduction, but hoping to get rid of the fine completely. The issue? Google's business practices in the mobile OS market. The EU thinks Google's deals with Android p

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Banijay Changes Gears: New Roles for Matthews and Jensen

Something new is happening at Banijay Entertainment! Steve Matthews, who joined Banijay in 2023, has been given a big new job. He's now the Head of Scripted, Creative. And Johannes Jensen, who's been leading Banijay Nordic, is now the Head of Scripted, Business. Together, they'll work with Banijay's

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

The Power of Business Travelers

Business travelers are a real treasure trove for airlines. They shell out up to four times more than the average traveler. They book their trips way in advance, prefer the most comfortable seats, and really appreciate solid reward programs. American Airlines learned this the hard way when they chang

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

A Closer Look at the Embraer Phenom 100EV and EX

First flying in 2008, Embraer's Phenom 100 is the entry-level business jet for the Brazilian manufacturer. It has evolved in many ways. The Phenom 100E added spoilers for better performance. Its successor, the 100EV, swapped engines for more thrust and updated avionics. The latest model, the 100EX,

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Music Industry Moves: New Leaders Take the Stage

Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Cathay's New London Business Class: A Closer Look

Ever wondered what it's like to fly business class with Cathay Pacific on their new Aria Suites? Well, if you're heading to London, you're in for a treat! This new business class experience is now available on two Boeing 777 routes, CX250 and CX255. But don't expect to see it every day just yet – fo

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Google Vows to Combat Fake Reviews in the UK

Google has pledged to take stronger measures against British businesses that use fake reviews to enhance their ratings on the tech giant's review platform. This follows an announcement by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Google will strengthen its detection and removal of fraudu

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Group Picks New CEO After Tragic Loss

In the aftermath of a shocking tragedy, UnitedHealth Group has named Tim Noel as the new CEO of their health insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare. Noel joined the company in 2007 and most recently led UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. His appointment comes nearly two months after the fatal shooting

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