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Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Man arrested after £300,000 cheese theft
Fraudsters stole 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar worth more than £300,000 earlier in October.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy
Rampant inflation of staple food prices is linked to soaring defence spendingBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Meet ZachXBT, the Masked Vigilante Tracking Down Billions in Crypto Scams and Thefts
He just untangled a $243 million bitcoin theft, what may be the biggest-ever crypto heist to target a single victim. And he has never shown his face.Tech - Wired - October 24 -
Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here's how to protect yourself.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Still On Track For Fall 2025 Release
Nearly a year ago, Rockstar Games debuted the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 , which marks the franchise's first sequel since Grand Theft Auto 5 in 2013. Fans had been hoping that today's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Gets Long Overdue Console Patch
Three years ago, Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition arrived with a number of problems, not all of which were addressed or fixed. In the eyes of many players, ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Entrepreneur-Influencer Heather Morgan Gets 18 Months for Bitcoin Theft
The relentlessly self-promoting business commentator was sentenced for helping her husband hide and launder $10.8 billion in stolen cryptocurrency.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Theft of aid trucks sends prices soaring in central Gaza
The the theft by armed men of nearly 100 aid trucks over the weekend sent prices soaring and caused shortages in central Gaza.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Two Grand Theft Auto Games Are Leaving Netflix's Game Library Soon
One year after Netflix brought Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy to its growing mobile-gaming library, two of those games are set to leave the service. Netflix has warned users that they will only ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 hours ago -
Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season
In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue
IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
China’s retail sales jump but property gloom persists
Policymakers have unveiled a range of stimulus measures to restore confidence in the economyWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Returns Are a Headache. More Retailers Are Saying, Just ‘Keep It.’
In a survey, nearly 60 percent of retailers said they had policies that refund customers for items that aren’t financially viable to send back.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand
Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience
A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers
Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
UK’s largest retailers warn Reeves her Budget makes job cuts ‘inevitable’
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Target shares tumble as retailer’s holiday forecast disappoints
US retailer blames muted sales of non-essential items and rising costsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Which major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving this year?
You'll have to wait until Black Friday to shop these stores.Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago -
In 'Ibelin' and 'Grand Theft Hamlet,' video game realms draw filmmakers with virtual cameras
A handful of new films don’t just deal with video games, they’re set inside themTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series
Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackersSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz up for auction 20 years after theft
The shoes at the heart of the musical were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, but recovered by the FBI 13 years later. A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead, NBA 2K franchises post high sales in Q2 FY24
Take-Two revealed that several of its core franchises, including Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead, reached new sales milestones last quarter.Tech - VentureBeat - November 6 -
Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand
Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 24