US charitable giving hit record $471B in 2020
Galvanized by the racial justice protests and the coronavirus pandemic, charitable giving in the United States reached a record $471 billion in 2020, according to a report released Tuesday that offers a comprehensive look at American philanthropy.
MLB, players' union facing all-star lawsuit for pulling game out of Atlanta
A conservative group representing small businesses says the MLB's decision to boycott Atlanta as the site of its All-Star game over its objection to Georgia’s voting law is grounds for a lawsuit.
Wokeness at Fed's regional banks puts central bank independence at risk
Regional Federal Reserve Banks are taking an increasingly “alarming” stance on politically charged issues like racial justice, according to Sen. Pat Toomey.
Peloton offering employees paid time off to peacefully protest, volunteer for candidates, vote
Many companies already offer employees paid time off for jury duty and voting, but Peloton will now give employees the option to take leave to peacefully protest and volunteer for candidates, the company announced Wednesday.
Jeff Bezos' Washington DC, NYC homes targeted in pro-tax millionaire group's protests
The effort, which comes on Tax Day, is organized by Patriotic Millionaires, a group of individuals with annual incomes over $1 million or assets over $5 million who support raising taxes on the wealthy.
Portland restaurant owner says protests, COVID, homeless problem killing tourism
St. Jack’s Restaurant co-owner Kurt Huffman joined FOX Business' “Varney and Co.” to discuss the many issues facing Portland businesses.
Portland approves $250,000 for small businesses damaged by rioters
The Portland, Ore., City Council on Wednesday approved $250,000 in grants to help small businesses that have been vandalized during anti-police protests and riots in the last year, according to a report.
Facebook oversight board announcing Trump suspension update 'in the coming weeks'
Facebook's independent Oversight Board will give an update on former President Trump's indefinite account suspension "in the coming weeks."
Minnesota retailers looted following death of Daunte Wright
More than a dozen Minnesota retailers were looted Monday morning after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot by police over the weekend.
Minneapolis businesses in George Floyd Square ‘autonomous zone’ to receive $1M bailout
As the city of Minneapolis pushes forward with a $1 million bailout plan for businesses suffering under an autonomous zone in George Floyd Square, Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday had a stern warning for out-of-towners looking to come to incite violence during the trial for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
Target, Amazon selling J&J's newest racially diverse bandages
The company worked with a Black-owned culture-driven creative agency, Hero Collective.
Daniel Prude protests at Rochester Wegmans causes store to shut down
Customers were briefly trapped inside the store
Morgan Stanley's PAC resumed donations weeks after Capitol riot pause
Morgan Stanley's political action committee (PAC) resumed donations to lawmakers in February, weeks after it had announced a pause following the Capitol riots, according to a federal filing.
Connecticut’s zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate
After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a discussion of how local zoning worsens the state’s racial inequities. Over 200 people logged onto her impromptu Zoom meeting.
Taser consumer sales jumped 300% in 2020 amid year of unrest, violence: CEO
Demand for civilian-use stun-guns soared in 2020 amid civil unrest and high violent crime rates across the nation, with Taser reporting a consumer sales jump of approximately 300% year-over-year.
Senate Democrats block amendment to exclude rioters from receiving SBA assistance
Senate Democrats on Friday voted against Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy's amendment to exclude rioters from receiving SBA assistance.
Protesters gather at Robinhood HQ, SEC, NYSE
Small peaceful protests have formed outside of Robinhood headquarters in Menlo Park, California, the Securities and Exchange Comission headquarters in Washington D.C. and the New York Stock Exchange Thursday following a call made in a now-deleted post on the speculative investing sub-Reddit forum WallStreetBets.
Microsoft to announce whether it will further suspend PAC donations to those who voted against certification of the Electoral College
"As Microsoft executives have said internally to employees, this is not a normal year," Microsoft wrote in a blog post Saturday. "The company believes that opposition to the Electoral College undermined American democracy and should have consequences."
Inauguration protests damage Seattle's Original Starbucks, Amazon Go store
The Pike Place store was established in 1971 as the coffee giant's first location.
Twitch 'indefinitely' suspends Trump following Capitol riot
"The President’s statements continue to be interpreted as calls to action, and we are taking this action to remove the potential for harm to our community and the general public," a Twitch spokesperson told FOX Business in a statement Wednesday.