New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting won $470.6 million from gamblers in August
Casinos and horse tracks that offer sports betting in New Jersey won $470.6 million from gamblers in August. This is up more than 10% from last year.
Miami mayor slams President Biden for dividing the nation in order to 'distract' Americans
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez calls out the Biden administration's divisive rhetoric and points to Miami as an example of the power of unity on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Twilio CEO announces 11% of employees will lose jobs in 'Anti-Racist' focused layoffs
Corporate communications company Twilio laid off 11% of its workforce in reductions that were done through an “Anti-Racist” and “Anti-Oppression” lens.
Starbucks makes good on promise to close more stores as crime rages in New Orleans
A Starbucks location in New Orleans will join 16 other stores that were closed in recent weeks due to crime and safety concerns. The location has been in operation for 9 years.
San Francisco airport workers 'arrested and cited' after 'civil disobedience'
A San Francisco airport food workers union said that 41 of its protesters were arrested on Friday for blocking traffic outside a terminal.
Survey finds nearly 50% of NYC office staff go into the office on a typical weekday
Nearly 50% of Manhattan's office workers now go into their offices on a typical weekday, a Partnership for New York City survey released Thursday found.
PayPal will not renew sponsorship with Phoenix Suns if owner Robert Sarver returns to team
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said Friday that the company would not renew its sponsorship with the Phoenix Suns if owner Robert Sarver returns to the team.
Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' NBA Finals jersey sells for sports memorabilia record
A Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey just broke the record at a Sotheby's auction for the most expensive item in sports memorabilia history. It sold for over $10 million.
McDonald’s CEO says Chicago crime hurting recruitment, scaring employees as companies flee: ‘City in crisis'
The CEO of McDonald's says crime in Chicago has made it difficult to attract employees and suggested companies like his will continue to leave if the city doesn't address it.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
The housing market is looking up for both buyers and sellers, real estate experts said. Homes are selling for lower prices, but high mortgage rates are still impacting affordability.
Republican House leaders meet with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss Big Tech censorship, China
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a meeting with several House Republican leaders on Wednesday to discuss several issues, including Big Tech censorship.
Panel discussion on whether Atlantic City should ban smoking in casinos is canceled
A discussion between an Atlantic City casino executive and a group of anti-smokers around whether casinos in Atlantic City should ban smoking on the gambling floor has been canceled.
Minnesota man to receive $56 million after being burned at St. Paul brewery
A Minnesota man who was burned while working at a local brewery is due to receive $56 million. The man spent six weeks in the hospital due to the burns.
Bed Bath & Beyond had concerns about CFO's stress level: report
Friends and co-workers are reportedly saying they were concerned about the level of stress Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal was under before he jumped to his death in Manhattan.
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal ID’d as man who jumped from NYC building, report says
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal, 52, was identified as the man who jumped from a 60-story building in the Tribeca section of New York City, according to a report.
Amtrak to restart service from Seattle to Vancouver
Amtrak will resume its train service on Sept. 26 from Seattle to Vancouver, earlier than the December restart date previously announced.
Washington DC attorney general suing ex-MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor for alleged tax fraud
Washington, D.C.'s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against billionaire Michael Saylor and his former company MicroStrategy for tax fraud.
Chicago police officers mandated to take time off, breaks between shifts in wake of scathing city analysis
Chicago Police have announced new scheduling mandates to benefit police officers after a city analysis discovered over 1,100 officers had worked 13 days straight.
LA County launches $1K per month universal basic income program
A basic income program that is giving 1,000 Los Angeles County residents $1,000 per month over the next three years has launched, according to officials.
Spirit Airlines announces vendor switch at Dallas airport will impact 134 employees
Spirit Airlines is switching vendors in Dallas that provide agents and ground services teams, impacting 134 employees, it wrote in a letter to Texas officials.