McDonald's, PepsiCo urged to cease Russia operations by NY pension fund
The New York State Comptroller's office helps guide a $280 billion fund that has an estimated $110.8 million in public equity investments, including direct holdings and co-mingled funds in Russian companies.
Kohl's betting big on Sephora, smaller stores amid pressure from activist investors
Kohl's is aiming to become the retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle and a destination for iconic national brands as it faces pressure from activist investors to pursue a sale.
Chick-fil-A opens first Puerto Rico location
Chick-fil-A opened its first location in Puerto Rico last week.
TikTok suspends new content and livestreaming in Russia after Putin signs 'fake news' law
TikTok joined the corporate exodus from Russia on Sunday as the Chinese-owned social media platform announced it is suspending new content and livestreaming in the country after Putin signed a “fake news” law on Friday.
Calls to boycott McDonald's, other brands in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Major global brands, including McDonald's Corp, PepsiCo Inc. and the Estee Lauder Cos Inc. should consider pausing their operations in Russia, New York state's pension fund chief wrote in letters to several companies on Friday.
Netflix fights child porn charges in Texas stemming from ‘Cuties’ backlash, accuses DA of ‘abusing his office’
Netflix's attorneys are working to fight potential child pornography charges against the streaming giant over its controversial drama “Cuties.”
Disney+ to offer ad-supported subscription tier
Disney+ will offer a cheaper, ad-supported streaming subscription tier that will roll out in the United States in late 2022 and internationally in 2023 as the entertainment behemoth looks to boost its subscriber growth.
Microsoft suspends new product, service sales in Russia
The tech giant is also "stopping many aspects of our business in Russia" in compliance with sanctions from the United States, European Union and United Kingdom."
Ukraine latest: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile waive international call and texting charges
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are making it easier for customers to stay connected with their loved ones in Eastern Europe by waiving calling and texting charges.
Elon Musk trolls Biden, invites United Auto Workers union to hold vote on organizing labor at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk invited the United Auto Workers union to hold a vote at the company this week after Biden declined to mention the electric vehicle pioneer in Tuesday evening's State of the Union address.
Pete Davidson, Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos may be heading to space on intergalactic flight: report
The standup comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star might find himself performing for an audience of a select few after a report on Thursday said that Davidson, 28, is nearing a deal to accompany the Amazon founder on an intergalactic mission to experience zero gravity weightlessness during a commercial space trip.
Barstool Sports CEO: MLB lockout is bad for business and fans
Erika Nardini reacts to MLB canceling games and weighs in on the upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Is Apple ready to get tough on China or only Russia?
Apple and other major U.S. companies that have been rushing to sever ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine have been silent about China’s posturing against Taiwan or its persecution of Uyghurs.
Hockey equipment giant CCM to stop using Alex Ovechkin, other Russian players in global marketing
The fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to impact the sports community this week with one of hockey’s leading equipment suppliers announcing that it will no longer be using Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin or other Russian hockey players in its global marketing campaigns.
Russian airlines lose another US partner
Alaska Airlines follows American Airlines in cutting ties with Russian airlines S7 and Aeroflot in retaliation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bill Gates' ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, recalls meeting Jeffrey Epstein: 'He was evil personified'
Melinda Gates is opening up for the first time about her ex-husband Bill Gates’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and the disgust she felt when she came face-to-face with the disgraced late financier herself.
Bill Gates’ ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, opens up about their divorce: ‘I couldn’t trust what we had’
The philanthropist sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing on Thursday.
Apple teases online event in March
Reports have speculated that Apple could announce a new iPhone SE and iPad Air with 5G capabilities and at least one new Mac laptop with Apple-designed chips.
Google helps Ukraine refugees, asylum seekers find evacuation resources
Google is working alongside other organizations "to source helpful humanitarian information as the situation unfolds."
Ford ‘bets on’ the US, suspends all joint operations in Russia
Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses the automaker's focus on the all-American production of electric vehicles.


















