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Tips for Year-Round Support of Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month is ending, but for workplace equity consultant and creator of Black White Green (BWG) Business Solutions Janice Gassam Asare, promoting Black-owned businesses is a year-round endeavor. Asare offers advice on how to provide concrete help to these firms well beyond February. Connect entrepreneurs with necessary resources. Introduce valuable contacts both in person…
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Employees Can Now Get Home Loans With Amazon Stock Options As Collateral
Amazon is allowing its employees to use company equity as security when purchasing a home through the online mortgage lender Better.com. Equity Unlocker is a program meant to make homeownership “cheaper, faster, and easier” for employees whose assets are tied to corporate stock. In a press release, Vishal Garg, CEO and creator of Better, stated,…
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Waymo Test Runs Driverless Taxis in LA
In a test of Google’s Waymo driverless vehicle, robo-taxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles. After a “rigorous round of validation and safety preparedness evaluation,” Dmitri Dolgov, the CEO of Waymo, said on Twitter on Monday that the Waymo One service was prepared for the next step. During their test runs in Arizona and…
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Nissan’s Electric Delivery Trucks Join LA’s Supply Chain
Two battery electric powered (BEV) trucks have been added to a vital link in Nissan’s supply chain. The Nikola and Kenworth Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport new autos from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Nissan North America’s supply chain management vice president, Chris Styles, said, “Exploring…
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Survey Says Americans Hold $21 Billion In Unused Gift Card Balances
Considering that Consumers leave billions of dollars on their accounts, there may be better options than gift cards for giving. According to research by the financial services website Credit Summit, 90 percent of Americans appreciate receiving gift cards, but a startling $21 billion remains unused. Thus, if individuals adore them so much, why are they…
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Fire Hazard Forces Recall of 2 Million Cosori Air Fryer Models
More than two million air fryers manufactured by Cosori are being voluntarily recalled due to potential fire hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the devices, which were widely marketed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, posed a concern owing to reports of wires overheating and fires. The agency demanded an immediate…
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DoorDash and Aldi Collaborate to Provide On-Demand Food Delivery
More than 98 percent of DoorDash’s monthly users will have access to a non-restaurant outlet as a result of the partnership. Now, consumers can purchase Aldi groceries using the DoorDash app and website. The partnership provides Aldi’s consumers with a fully built delivery platform. In a press release, Scott Patton, vice president of national buying…
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Rates Reach Highest Since November, Cooling Housing Market
The housing market is seeing pressure from rising interest rates. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased 23 basis points from the previous week to 6.62 percent, the highest rate since November 2022. (MBA). This is causing a decline in mortgage applications when home purchases are typically rising. “The…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Buys Moosejaw From Walmart
Walmart has agreed to sell the outdoor business Moosejaw to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The e-commerce company will be put under Public Lands, which specializes in camping and hiking equipment. Todd Spaletto, president of public lands and senior vice president for Dick’s, stated, “We admire what Moosejaw has accomplished over the past three decades as leaders…
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A24’s EEAAO “Raccacoonie” Auction to Help Laundry Workers and Transgender Rights
To raise funds for laundry workers, Asian mental health, and transgender rights, A24 is auctioning off artifacts from the popular film Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Many pieces from the multiverse-spanning film will be auctioned off, including Dierdre’s IRS ID card, Jobu’s Elvis costume, and an instantly identifiable “Auditor of the Month Trophy.” In addition,…