Japan’s government wants young people to drink more alcohol in an effort to reverse declining sales, which it has blamed on demographic changes in the country.
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Google employees petition bosses for abortion policy changes
Over 650 workers at Google owner Alphabet are demanding it offer abortion benefits to contractors, suspend donations to anti-abortion politicians and better
Walgreens, Walmart and CVS ordered to pay $650 million over opioid sales
A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages Wednesday to two Ohio counties that sued CVS, Walgreens and Walmart over the way the national
Streaming viewership overtakes cable TV for the first time
Leading streaming services drew more viewers than cable TV for the first time in July, according to a report released Thursday by the media firm Nielsen.
Home sales fell nearly 6% in July as housing market slides into a recession
Sales of previously owned homes fell nearly 6% in July compared with June, according to a monthly report from the National Association of Realtors.
Seattle CEO who cut his pay so workers could earn $70K resigns
A Seattle CEO who announced in 2015 that he was giving himself a drastic pay cut to help cover the cost of big raises for his employees has announced his resignation.
U.S. to hold formal trade talks with Taiwan in show of support
The U.S. government plans talks with Taiwan on a wide-ranging trade treaty in a sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy.
Chicken wing prices are cheaper now than before the pandemic
The first regular-season game of the NFL season kicks off Sept. 8, and just in time: Chicken wings are at their lowest prices in years.
U.S. hotel prices are getting cheaper, even as airfares soar
U.S. hotels will cost $189 per night on average this Labor Day weekend, up 6% compared to last year, but down from this summer’s peak in June of $193 per night.
Lowe's is awarding $55 million in bonuses for hourly workers to fight inflation
Lowe’s is awarding bonuses worth a total of $55 million to its front-line hourly employees to help soften the impact of inflation.