Foot Locker reinstates dividend while navigating coronavirus upheaval
Foot Locker reported top- and bottom-line results that outpaced expectations while navigating COVID-19.
Minneapolis restaurant that burned in riots reopens with food truck
A Minneapolis restaurant that was destroyed during riots has reopened with a food truck while its original property is rebuilt.
Coronavirus and protests hit downtown Minneapolis with double whammy
Coronavirus brought downtown Minneapolis to a halt earlier this year, as it did most city centers in America, and now calls to abolish the police have some business owners saying they are leaving town.
What are the major police unions?
Police unions and related organizations are finding themselves under increasing scrutiny.
Ben & Jerry's to continue Facebook, Twitter brand ad boycott through 2020
Ben & Jerry's will continue to halt brand advertisements on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter through 2020.
McDonald's rolls out diversity initiative, saying company needs to 'do better'
The company revealed a set of goals but few specifics on fighting systematic racism "in all forms."
Tornado, virus, protests rattle Nashville rideshare economy
Unemployment benefits have run dry for ride-share drivers and demand for rides still remains low. The coronavirus continues to test the waters for gig workers who struggle to remain afloat.
Fighting back against the cancel culture
Cornell professor shares some ideas on how to fight back against the "cancel culture" in American academia.
A&E has lost half its viewers since dropping ‘Live PD’
The show, which follows police on their rounds in multiple cities simultaneously, averaged about 1.9 million viewers for its Friday and Saturday night episodes, repeatedly re-aired on other days. It spawned several successful spinoff shows, also canceled.
Pennsylvania Walmart accused of racial profiling after viral arrest videos
A Pennsylvania Walmart is facing accusations of racial profiling after the arrest of a Black customer was recorded in a pair of viral social media videos.
Brands that pulled Facebook ads with #StopHateForProfit campaign
Here are the biggest companies that have paused ads on Facebook as part of the #StopHateForProfit campaign.
Red Bull fired top US executives after document leak: Report
The Austrian company behind Red Bull energy drinks reportedly fired two top executives in its North American segment over internal strife about how to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement.
North Carolina tech company switches to Black-owned community bank for $3M account
A North Carolina tech company is putting $3 million into one of the nation's oldest Black-owned banks in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Fast food, farm, airport workers to strike Monday over racial injustice, union says
The Service Employees International Union says tens of thousands of workers throughout the U.S. will take part in "Strike for Black Lives" on Monday.
What does 'defund the police' really mean?
The idea of defunding the police has been around for decades, but the movement picked up steam as protests erupted nationwide following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minneapolis police in May.
Trump holds roundtable with Americans helped by police amid protests
President Donald Trump held a roundtable discussion Monday with Americans who have been helped by law enforcement amid nationwide protests to reform police departments.
Target, MTV blocked ads from news mentioning 'George Floyd' and 'protests'
Target and other advertisers that compiled similar "blocklists" say they were respecting the sensitivity of the issue.
Police search St. Louis mansion of couple who pointed guns at protesters
Police in St. Louis, Missouri, searched the mansion of a couple who brandished guns at protesters marching outside their home last month in widely seen videos, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said.
Ford CEO defends law enforcement use of Police Interceptor vehicle
Ford CEO Jim Hackett is defending the automaker's decision to make and sell Police Interceptor vehicles following concerns from the company's employees, according to a report by Jalopnik.
Walmart gives $100K to replace home state's Confederate-era statuary
While the replacement effort is occurring as many Civil-war era statues across the United States are torn down amid anti-racism demonstrations following the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd, it was authorized by the state's Republican governor in 2019.