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Southwest Hit By Record $140 Million Fine For Holiday Service Meltdown In 2022

The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers.

FTC Urges US Appeals Court To Unwind Microsoft-Activision Merger

Microsoft’s battle to defend its acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard is not yet over. The US government told a federal appeals court Wednesday that Microsoft’s recent purchase of Activision should not have been cleared by a lower-court judge.

Shoplifting Sting In North Portland Leads To 11 Arrests

A recent shoplifting sting operation in North Portland, has resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals. The operation, conducted by local law enforcement agencies, aimed to crack down on the increasing incidents of shoplifting that have been plaguing businesses in the area.

Keke Palmer Keeps Minding Her Black-Owned Business

Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Keke Palmer shows “100% Pure Love” for all the Black-owned companies you can shop at this holiday season and beyond.

Keith Lee Sparks Debate On Reviewing Black Restaurants

Reviews by the popular food critic often drive business to eateries, but his opinions on restaurants in Atlanta have divided the community.

How Sustainability Has Reached The Forefront For Consumer Products

Years of disruption—the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, economic instability, and climate change—are altering people's attitudes toward what they value, what they buy, and what they expect from manufacturers.

Lawsuit Filed On EPA Regulations And Wood-Burning Stove Standards In Oregon

As concerns about air quality and climate change mount, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented stringent regulations to mitigate, among other things, the impact of wood-burning stoves on the environment.

UAW To Expand Strike At Ford And GM

The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional facilities of automakers Ford and GM, the UAW head said on Friday, adding that additional Stellantis members will not be called to go on strike.

Remote Work’s Climate Benefits Bypass Black Workers

Working from home reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but racism means we don’t all get the opportunity to have a smaller carbon footprint.

Batteries And Black Workers: The Stakes Of The UAW Strike

The union is pushing to get workers at electric-vehicle battery factories, putting fair wages at the center of reducing emissions.

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