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How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly
A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
How the FedEx-UPS Price War Could Slash Year-End Costs for Small Businesses
Falling parcel volumes and fewer year-end shopping days, this year have led the two transporters to extend big price reductions to small business owners.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Geno Smith's horrible 4th quarter interceptions cost Seattle dearly in OT loss to Rams
The Rams were surprised to have such an easy interception in their end zone.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt
Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees
Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn expertsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
I didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell
Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
EPA implements climate law’s methane fee for oil and gas companies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule Tuesday that implements a charge for oil and gas companies that release too much of the planet-warming gas methane. The fee was passed ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
E.P.A. to Charge Oil Companies First-Ever Methane Fee, but Will It Last?
The Biden administration is imposing a fee on large energy companies that spew excess methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Republicans may be able to repeal it.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
£500mn and counting: companies reckon with UK Budget costs
Sainsbury’s, BT and Wetherspoons among those warning that changes may force price rises for customersWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases
The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
CNN facing defamation trial over report on company that charged fees to Afghanistan evacuees
A judge has said a former government operative has shown evidence of malice in a 2021 report on organizations that took payments to help Afghans evacuate during U.S. military's exit.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
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Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs
Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this weekBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
FirstFT: US companies rush to cash in on Trump market rally
Also in today’s newsletter, FTC targets Microsoft and Argentina cools on Paris climate accordWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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The latest inflation woe: Your fast-food breakfast now costs 53% more
Prices for the morning meal have surged over the past five years, according to a new studyBusiness - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Guac-Tech? Why This Food Delivery Startup Is Set to Acquire the Company Behind Chipotle’s Avocado Robots
Exclusive: Serve Robotics will purchase Vebu, which makes the Autocado machine, in an all-stock deal.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town
Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.Tech - The New York Times - October 29 -
Results: How small gains delivered a big win
How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India
A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity
The "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America" shows how a California organization is helping to provide neighbors with better access to fruits and vegetables in food deserts.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive
Medieval-style producer guilds, a glut of festivals and strict controls on quality and origin all combine to make sure that traditional gastronomie is honoured and protected. It’s a Saturday ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
How Trump's mass deportation plans could affect food, farming industry
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how ...Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
Dominion Energy is discussing small nuclear reactors with other tech companies after Amazon agreement
Tech companies are investing in nuclear power as they hunt for carbon-free, reliable electricity to support artificial intelligence data centers.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
How Trump, Harris propose cutting healthcare costs
The economy and healthcare are two of the top concerns for voters in this election cycle, and both tickets have promised to lower healthcare costs. When she introduced her economic agenda earlier ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Why are university tuition fees going up?
Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts
In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Political Division and Incivility Cost Companies $2 Billion a Day. Science Suggests Jiu Jitsu Persuasion Is the Answer
Want to have actually productive discussions at work? Research suggests jiu jitsu persuasion.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Losing GPS could cost billions, so the Space Force is having companies like Astranis build a backup network
The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System (GPS) nearly 50 years ago, critical infrastructure to both the military and economy.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
How did the Turkey aviation company attack unfold?
The Turkish government says at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent
In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.Business - Inc. - October 25
