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Disney’s ESPN is at a crossroads. For more than 40 years, the world’s largest all-sports network has grown annual revenue by increasing cable subscription fees. ESPN first charged pay-TV distributors…

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Hermès lawsuit claims luxury retailer reserves its famed Birkin bags only for its biggest spenders

March 25, 2024

Hermès is being targeted in a new lawsuit accusing the luxury retailer of selling its coveted Birkin handbags only to customers who have spent exorbitant amounts of money at the…

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Reddit pops 48% in NYSE debut after selling shares at top of range

March 25, 2024

Reddit shares jumped 48% in their debut on Thursday in the first initial public offering for a major social media company since Pinterest hit the market in 2019. The 19-year-old website that hosts…

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WeightWatchers CEO apologizes to body positivity influencer after Oprah special on weight loss drugs

March 25, 2024

The CEO of WW, the weight loss company also known as WeightWatchers, apologized to a body positivity advocate for the company’s role in contributing to ‘toxic’ diet culture in the…

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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees as profits surge

March 25, 2024

Target is ratcheting up bonuses for salaried employees, including leaders in stores and across supply chains, thanks to a surge in profits. The move comes thanks to $2 billion in…

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Why a small China-made EV has global auto execs and politicians on edge

March 25, 2024

LIVONIA, Mich. — A small electric vehicle is having a big impact on the global automotive industry. It’s not the EV itself that’s making waves but its price — and…

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Infrastructure money is helping airports add toilets, gates and boarding bridges

March 25, 2024

If construction cranes are looming over your local airport or “Please Pardon Our Appearance” signs are decking out the terminal, it may be partly thanks to Congress and the White…

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Consumer advocates, realtors hail NAR settlement: What it means for buyers and sellers

March 25, 2024

The process of buying a home has seemingly never been simpler: Find a property on a listings website like Zillow, Redfin or Trulia; reach out to the listing agent; tour…

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