At least 449 people were likely sickened by cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Since June, the agency has been investigating…
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Lawmakers ask Mark Zuckerberg to show how Facebook, Instagram are addressing illicit drug ads
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg a letter on Thursday expressing concern that the company is failing to prevent illicit drug advertisements from running on its platform. The House members…
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Starbucks is giving incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and stock as he departs Chipotle
Starbucks offered incoming CEO and Chair Brian Niccol a pay bump and hefty one-time awards to lure him from his prior role as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol officially takes…
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Trader Joe’s is recalling 653,000 scented candles because they pose an elevated fire hazard. In a release on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website posted Thursday, Trader Joe’s said the…
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries across the board, and sales is no exception. From optimising the sales funnel to creating new opportunities for customer engagement, IoT is…
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he is optimistic about Boeing’s recovery after meeting with the manufacturer’s new chief executive. It’s an upbeat change of tune from the head of United, a top…
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Mortgage refinancing surges 35% in one week as interest rates hit lowest level in over a year
by adminIt appears to have taken a few weeks for current homeowners to realize mortgage rates had dropped dramatically. And when they did, they acted. Applications to refinance a home loan surged 35%…
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FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October
by adminThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, like those generated with AI technology, and other misleading practices to promote their products and services. All five FTC…
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Walmart remains cautious about the financial health of its shoppers, but executives at the retail giant do not see a full-blown downturn on the horizon. In an interview with CNBC,…
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Critical IoT connectivity supports Oracle industry applications, enabling reliable, secure communications. FirstNet®, Built with AT&T and ECP provide the connectivity foundation for Oracle’s Public Safety Suite In a crucial next…