In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin
Finance is getting smarter. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently talked about this at a financial stability conference. She said artificial intelligence (AI) could make things better or worse for the finance world. That's why regulators are paying close attention. Yellen mentioned how AI can he
For years, coal has been the king of Indonesia's energy scene. But times are changing, and solar power is stepping into the spotlight. The country is sitting on a goldmine of sunshine that could help it ditch its coal addiction and fight climate change. Enter AC Ventures, a firm that's betting big o
On Tuesday, one of the six people accused in a campaign finance scheme involving Mayor Eric Adams's contributors had their charges dismissed. Ronald Peek, 66, was part of a group indicted last July for allegedly funneling money to Adams's campaign through straw donors between 2020 and 2021. Manhatta
Proposition 36 is a hot topic this election season. It aims to toughen penalties for theft and drug dealing, especially when it comes to fentanyl. Supporters think stricter laws are necessary to combat rising crime rates. On the other hand, opponents worry about prison overcrowding and the costs tha
Ever heard of Micron Technology? They're a big deal in the tech world right now, especially when it comes to high bandwidth chips. These are like the superhighways for data, and Micron is building them better than anyone else. So good, in fact, that they've just beaten their profit targets and are l
Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, once hailed as a revolutionary solution for cashierless shopping, has become a costly and challenging endeavor for the retailer. Initially expected to transform the retail landscape with its innovative computer vision-based checkout system, the technology has been
As the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, there are some big question marks hanging over key players. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, and several others are listed as questionable, while receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs might not
Imagine a scenario where your favorite holiday gifts, food, and decorations are stuck at the port, unable to reach you. This could be a harsh reality if the 45,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) go on strike. The strike could lead to product shortages,
