Mattis said his first impression of the CEO was “sharp, articulate, committed,” but he was at first hesitant to accept Holmes’ invitation to join the board.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, will start withdrawing financial support 'soon'
The central bank said Wednesday it will start winding down one of the biggest monetary policy experiments in at least a decade — but no timeline was specified.
Small businesses who pivoted to make masks and sanitizer are still feeling the hit to their bottom line
“This was a big lesson for me as a small-business owner. If ever something like this ever happens again in my lifetime, I most likely will not participate.”
Everyone agrees on the cause of New Orleans' trash problem. Solutions are harder to find.
Many New Orleans residents have gone weeks without trash pickup since Hurricane Ida pummeled the city at the end of August.
McDonald's pledges to offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys worldwide by the end of 2025
Some of the old plastic Happy Meal toys have been recycled and used in McDonald’s playgrounds and restaurant trays.
Despite record pay and perks, few people want to work in retail this holiday season
High consumer demand and low staffing during the holiday season could make lines long and tempers short, analysts warn.
Amazon relaxes drug testing policies and will lobby to legalize marijuana
Amazon is further relaxing its screening policies for marijuana, as it ramps up support for federal legislation to legalize the drug.
Ready to turn in your car lease? Record-high prices could mean a financial bonanza.
Savvy customers are buying out their leases, immediately reselling the vehicles and pocketing the difference.
Wall Street closes in the red, triggered by selloff in China and anxiety over the Fed's next move
China property giant Evergrande, which is $300 billion in debt and dangerously close to collapse, is having an impact on markets worldwide.
Is space the new safari? Some wealthy travelers are ready to take the next step.
It will take a sizeable budget, but for many extreme adventure travelers, space could soon be as accessible as places like Mount Everest.