February 11, 2025 Is it called Gulf of America now? Google Maps renames the Gulf of Mexico. Will Apple Maps follow suit? The search giant says it is simply following a longstanding policy about geographical names. Its competitor Apple has yet to make the switch. BY Michael Grothaus The majority of Google Maps users across the … Continue reading Is it called Gulf of America now? Google Maps renames the Gulf of Mexico. Will Apple Maps follow suit?
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These pro-RFK Jr. influencers are pushing to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
November 21, 2024 These pro-RFK Jr. influencers are pushing to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Influencers and companies in the wellness space have capitalized on distrust of the nation’s public health establishment, flooding the market with supplements and alternative treatments. BY Eve Upton-Clark You wouldn’t think wellness influencers with a passion for organic produce and unpasteurized milk … Continue reading These pro-RFK Jr. influencers are pushing to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today
November 16, 2024 Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today The practice of sharing money with your friends and loved ones has deep roots in American society. BY The Conversation About 1 in 5 American adults regularly provide unpaid care or financial assistance to their adult relatives or friends. And about 1 in 7 young … Continue reading Why ‘financial interdependence’ is popular in America today
How marketing made AR-15 rifles iconic in America
July 20, 2024 How marketing made AR-15 rifles iconic in America The AR-15 platform has obtained a foothold in civilian culture unlike any weapon before it, experts say. BY Reuters Conservative politicians pose with AR-style rifles for Christmas card portraits. Churches in deep-red states give them away at raffles. Demonstrators on both sides of the political … Continue reading How marketing made AR-15 rifles iconic in America
Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week
May 15, 2024 Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week Wall Street has grappled for years with overwork among junior staff. BY Reuters The 35-year-old Bank of America investment banker who died from a blood clot earlier this month wanted to leave the U.S. bank because he was working … Continue reading Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week
Corporate America is embracing gender-neutral titles—for now
April 05, 2024 Corporate America is embracing gender-neutral titles—for now More companies are beginning to use the term ‘chair’ rather than ‘chairman.’ But will this shift persist? BY Pavithra Mohan In November, Intel noted in a regulatory filing that the company’s board had approved “amendments to delete outdated references” and “utilize gender-neutral terms.” The line … Continue reading Corporate America is embracing gender-neutral titles—for now
Bank of America has to pay $100 million to harmed customers. You might be one of them
By Rebecca Barker July 11, 2023 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Bank of America earlier today to pay over $250 million for unlawful practices, including “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, using customers’ information to open accounts without their knowledge since 2012, and failing to fulfill rewards bonuses that had been explicitly promised to … Continue reading Bank of America has to pay $100 million to harmed customers. You might be one of them
Microsoft Advertising Expands Latin America Presence Through Partnership
Microsoft Advertising Expands Latin America Presence Through Partnership by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, April 20, 2023 Microsoft Advertising will expand its presence in the Latin America region through a partnership agreement with IMS by Aleph, which supports digital advertising globally. The exclusive agreement — which will be effective May 1, 2023 — spans all of Latin … Continue reading Microsoft Advertising Expands Latin America Presence Through Partnership
Why corporate America broke up with design
By Suzanne LaBarre In 2005, the future of American business was reflected in the spotless tile behind a toilet bowl. Procter & Gamble had released the Mr. Clean Magic Reach, a sleek tool with a detachable head for scrubbing the darkest recesses of a bathroom. Developed in just 18 months, it represented a strategic … Continue reading Why corporate America broke up with design
Global Gender Gap 2022: These 10 countries are closest to parity (America doesn’t make the top 25)
By Michael Grothaus July 12, 2022 The World Economic Forum has released its 2022 report on the global gender gap. The annual report examines four main metrics of gender parity: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The more parity between males and females in these areas results in a higher … Continue reading Global Gender Gap 2022: These 10 countries are closest to parity (America doesn’t make the top 25)