Year: 2022
US Business
Google misled publishers and advertisers for years about the pricing and processes of its ad auctions, creating programs that deflated sales for some companies while increasing prices for buyers, according to newly unredacted allegations in a lawsuit filed by states.
COVID-19
MO Chamber: Supreme Court Halts Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden Administration from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations at businesses with 100 or more employees, while allowing a similar rule for health care facilities to stand. The Missouri Chamber had […]
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for January 13, 2022
Let the Policy Making Process Begin Now that the opening formalities are over and a multitude of bills have been referred to committee, it’s time to tackle legislation and start scheduling public hearings. The Senate […]
US Business
Vaccine Makers Seek Omicron Shots That Health Officials Say Might Not Be Needed
While industry executives foresee an eventual need for doses targeting the new strain or potential future variants, U.S. officials say current evidence doesn’t support rolling them out and cite practical reasons not to.
US Business
Walgreens, CVS Shut Some Pharmacies on Weekends as Omicron Strains Staffing
Supermarkets and retailers such as Macy’s and Walmart are also shortening hours as throngs of American workers stay home because they are sick, awaiting test results or caring for others with the virus.
US Business
Musk Says Tesla Is Accepting Dogecoin for Some Purchases
The move, which sparked a 10% surge in dogecoin, marks a return for the electric-vehicle maker to acceptance of digital currencies for some payments.
US Business
With Biden Mandate Blocked, Many Companies Won’t Impose Covid-19 Vaccine Rules
Some corporate leaders applauded the Supreme Court’s rejection of the mandate; “We breathed a sigh of relief.”
US Business
Microsoft Board to Review Sexual Harassment, Gender Bias Policies
A report will summarize the results of investigations, including those into allegations against Bill Gates.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Five Uncommon Techniques to Grow Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that you should be constantly growing to be successful in the long term. To do so, you need to hire the right people, market your brand, and find […]
US Business
Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT Battle With Miramax Heats Up
The legal dispute with Miramax over the writer-director’s efforts to auction off script pages and other artifacts from the hit movie as nonfungible tokens has become a public brawl.
