Month: September 2023
JPMorgan Chase settles Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking fit by U.S. Virgin Islands for $75 million
JPMorgan Chase stated Tuesday it will shell out $75 million to settle a lawsuit by the U.S. Virgin Islands alleging that the enormous American financial institution facilitated and benefited from sexual intercourse trafficking of younger females by its longtime client Jeffrey Epstein. JPMorgan did not acknowledge any wrongdoing in the settlement, which will give $55 […]
Read More
UPS to hire 100,000 holiday workers with Teamsters pay bump
A UPS worker sorts packages in New York on Dec. 18th, 2017. Adam Jeffery | CNBC UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers again this year to support the holiday shipping rush, the company announced Tuesday in a press release. This year, though, they’ll be starting with a higher pay. As a result […]
Read More
Retail theft isn’t actually increasing much, major industry study finds
Locked up toothpaste to prevent shoplifting are seen at a Duane Reade drugstore and pharmacy on August 24, 2023 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Retail theft has caught the attention of the masses in recent years, from startling smash-and-grab videos during the depths of the Covid pandemic to corporate […]
Read More
Bitcoin miners beef up Texas operations ahead of extinction-level event, exclusive data shows
Foundry’s Kevin Zhang with Jihan Wu, the founder and chairman of Bitdeer and a co-founder of Bitmain. Kevin Zhang Crypto winters don’t scare Kevin Zhang, who has been in the business of mining bitcoin for ten years. He’s lived through a few bear markets in the last decade, but no matter where he has set […]
Read More
UAW strike: Biden, Trump seek blue-collar votes in swing state Michigan
United Auto Workers from Louisville Kentucky rally in support of striking UAW members, in Detroit, Michigan, September 15, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT – Strikes by the United Auto Workers union against General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis will get the presidential treatment this week in Michigan. Twice, in fact. President Joe Biden is […]
Read More
Saudi Arabia announces important action forward in its nascent nuclear power plans
Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) can take part in a working session with the US president (not pictured) at the Al Salam Royal Palace in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, on July 15, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Visuals Saudi Arabia declared its motivation to creating a nuclear power […]
Read More
Professional Pickleball, Tennis Channel deepen media partnership with 24/7 streaming channel
Carvana PPA Tour Courtesy: Carvana PPA Tour Professional Pickleball is getting a dedicated home: The Tennis Channel. The PPA Tour and Tennis Channel announced on Tuesday they are teaming up via a joint venture in a push to further grow and popularize the sport that has been picking up steam in the U.S. As part of […]
Read More
Ukraine war live updates: Black Sea Fleet commander allegedly killed by Ukraine seen in video
Russia’s defense minister ramps up weapons supply Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu smiles while visiting the Army 2023 Exhibition on August 14, 2023 in Kubinka, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced Tuesday plans to increase the supply of modern weapons to the Russian army, according to […]
Read More
Fast fashion is leaning into resale, but it may do little to reduce emissions, new study says
A worker makes clothes at a garment factory that supplies Shein, in Guangzhou, China. Shein is set to produce goods in Brazil for the Latin American market, instead of shipping them from China. Jade Gao | AFP | Getty Images Fast-fashion retailers like Zara, Shein and H&M are using resale platforms to reduce their carbon […]
Read More
Poll: Republicans have advantages on immigration, crime and the economy
Voters overwhelmingly say they trust Republicans to do a better job than Democrats dealing with border security, crime, the economy and immigration, a new national NBC News poll finds. By some smaller margins, registered voters also say Democrats are better on health care, abortion, the coronavirus and education. And the two parties are essentially tied on protecting democracy and looking out […]
Read More