US Business
TikTok Ban in Montana Faces Speed Bump as Governor Seeks Changes
Gov. Greg Gianforte is requesting amendments to the bill to broaden it to all social-media apps that provide certain data to foreign adversaries.
Month: April 2023
US Business
Microsoft Revenue Growth Stays Low as Economic Concerns Hurt Demand
The software giant’s cloud-computing business has decelerated as companies become more cautious.
US Business
Google Ad Revenue Drops for Second Straight Quarter
The search giant is trying to jump-start growth amid a volatile digital ad market and competition in AI. The company also announced plans to buy back as much as $70 billion of stock.
Entertainment
Iconic Joplin LEGO Recreations Now on Display
The Joplin Public Library’s Teen Department has participated in an exciting opportunity highlighting local history research and STEM skills. Iconic Joplin is a contest in which teams of 12–16 year-olds study a Joplin-area landmark and […]
US Business
IKEA Redesigns Its Bestsellers, Starting With the Billy Bookcase
With inflation squeezing customers and material and shipping prices up, the company took products back to the drawing board to cut costs.
US Business
Fox News Ousts Tucker Carlson
Fox took issue with prime-time host’s private remarks that were derogatory toward network employees.
US Business
How Bud Light Handled an Uproar Over a Promotion With Transgender Advocate
Two executives have been put on leave, and sales of the No. 1 U.S. beer have declined in recent weeks.
US Business
CNBC Anchor Alleged NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Sexually Harassed Her, Prompting His Exit
A lawyer for Hadley Gamble said she filed a sexual harassment and sex discrimination complaint at the company; Mr. Shell has said he had an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
US Business
Top ESPN+ Executive Cut in Latest Round of Disney Layoffs
Russell Wolff, a veteran executive who oversaw the ESPN+ streaming service, is among those leaving the company as it pursues its previously unveiled plan to trim 7,000 jobs.
US Business
Don Lemon Departs CNN
The anchor said his agent told him he was out of a job with the cable network after a 17-year run. “I am stunned,” he said.