Businesses Bear Brunt

Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say

Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing state

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - 1 hour ago

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - 1 hour ago

Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarm

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

NFL Week 6 questions, takeaways: Jared Goff and Jordan Love go off, Texans spoil Drake Maye's debut

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 6.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Williams throws 4 TDs and TE Kmet handles long snaps for Bears in 35-16 rout of Jaguars in London

Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes — two each to receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Cole Kmet — and the Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 13

2024 NFL Week 6 winners and losers: Bears, Packers feeling good after Caleb Williams, Jordan Love dominance

Which players, coaches and teams shook up Sunday?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

NFL Week 6 grades: Bills earn a 'B' for Monday win over Jets, Cowboys get an 'F' for embarrassing blowout loss

Here are the Week 6 grades for every team that played

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Jaguars' Andre Cisco calls out teammates' effort in blowout loss to Bears: 'A lot of quit'

Jaguars safety takes teammates to task for lack of effort in 35-16 loss in London