Meta set to notify workers impacted by its performance-based cuts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is entering a new era Welcome back! President Donald Trump said that he plans to impose 25% tariffs today on imports of steel and aluminum. Gold hit a record high following the news, while some related currencies softened against the dollar. US futures are rising in premarket trading. In today’s big…
Starlink and T-Mobile target ‘dead zones’ — and Verizon and AT&T customers can sign up too
T-Mobile is using Starlink satellites to connect areas not covered by cell networks. T-Mobile is targeting cell “dead zones” by offering satellite connectivity with Starlink for both iPhone and Android users. The network used an ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday night to launch the beta version of the satellite-to-cell service, which will also…
New Zealand relaxes ‘golden visa’ rules in bid to attract wealthy investors amid struggling economy
Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand’s government announced Sunday that it would be making changes to its so-called “golden visa” in an attempt to lure more wealthy migrants to its shores. Erica Stanford, the country’s Immigration Minister, said the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa would become “simpler and more flexible” to encourage investors to choose New…
I got a $31 ‘Bargain Bucket’ from KFC. With a bit of creativity, I turned it into multiple meals for my family of 4.
I decided to see how many tasty meals I could make for my family using a KFC chicken bucket. I’m a busy working parent, and sometimes it feels like a second job to think about what to cook for dinner for our family of four. Factor in the cost-of-living crisis and rising grocery prices, and…
The CFPB says it’s shutting down its DC headquarters and has instructed employees to work remotely
CFPB employees in DC were instructed to work remotely this week. A key federal consumer watchdog might be the next target of President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting agenda. On Sunday, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received an email from Adam Martinez, the agency’s chief operating officer, telling DC-based employees to work remotely next week.…
Molson Coors’ CMO breaks down the ‘MUSCLE’ framework she says makes a great Super Bowl ad
Coors Light misspelled “refreshment” as part of a stunt to kick off its Super Bowl campaign. Coors Light has been laying the groundwork for its “Case of the Mondays” Super Bowl campaign for weeks — from a viral stunt to chilled face rollers. The stakes are high for Super Bowl advertisers, some of whom this…
Some American shoppers are getting asked to pay high fees to receive their packages after Trump’s new China tariffs
Some shoppers who placed orders through DHL Express said they were hit with high fees, sometimes more than the item’s retail price, since Trump’s China tariffs went into effect. President Donald Trump has pressed pause on an earlier executive order to end an exemption used by Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to avoid import…
How to prepare if you’re asked to return to the office
People who have to return to the office can prepare ahead of time. So you’ve been told to return to the office full-time. Maybe you’re looking forward to the in-person interaction. Or perhaps you’re worried about the commute, aren’t sure about the dress code, or want to know if the policy is flexible. John Morgan,…
Nike is making a surprise comeback at the Super Bowl — and JPMorgan analysts broke the news
A Nike billboard featuring Serena Williams on display in London in July 2024. Nike is making a surprise return as a Super Bowl advertiser for the first time in 27 years. JPMorgan analysts stole Nike’s thunder by sharing the news in a research note published Thursday following a meeting with the brand’s CEO and CFO.…
