Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
Meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron may sell itself; NJ facility to stay open
The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.
The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.
Rent your diploma to Natural Light for $100
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.
Tax time: AARP offers free tax services
After we talked recently about the government's "Free File Program," I got an email from an AARP Foundation volunteer who said, ‘Hey, we do something similar.’ And, boy, do they.
After we talked recently about the government's "Free File Program," I got an email from an AARP Foundation volunteer who said, ‘Hey, we do something similar.’ And, boy, do they.
Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
'Give her a raise': Walmart employee named Charlene who poses with store products earns viral fame
Charlene works at a Walmart store in Maryland and has earned a loyal following on Facebook thanks to her creative poses and always serious facial expressions.
Charlene works at a Walmart store in Maryland and has earned a loyal following on Facebook thanks to her creative poses and always serious facial expressions.
Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Apple workers must be paid for exit search time: court
The mandatory searches, including waiting time for a supervisor to conduct the probe, typically take 5 to 20 minutes and sometimes up to 45 minutes.
The mandatory searches, including waiting time for a supervisor to conduct the probe, typically take 5 to 20 minutes and sometimes up to 45 minutes.
McClatchy, publisher of Miami Herald and dozens of other US newspapers, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
McClatchy has suffered as readers give up traditional subscriptions and get news online.
McClatchy has suffered as readers give up traditional subscriptions and get news online.
California wedding boutique suffers from coronavirus fallout
Angela Jourdan, Enchanted Bridal Boutique owner, says brides getting married this year should not put off ordering their gowns.
Angela Jourdan, Enchanted Bridal Boutique owner, says brides getting married this year should not put off ordering their gowns.
Federal judge approves T-Mobile's $26.5 billion takeover of Sprint
The number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three after the deal closes.
The number of major U.S. wireless companies would shrink from four to three after the deal closes.
Few Americans use the free tax software available to them
Most Americans could be filing their taxes for free. But, according to a recently released government study, they aren't because they don't know about it.
Most Americans could be filing their taxes for free. But, according to a recently released government study, they aren't because they don't know about it.
Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city beneath land he bought
An Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city benath land he bought.
An Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city benath land he bought.
Flywheel admits to copying Peloton tech; companies settle lawsuit
Flywheel Sports and Peloton Interactive have settled a lawsuit.
Flywheel Sports and Peloton Interactive have settled a lawsuit.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Bar faces backlash for Corona beer specials amid coronavirus outbreak
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Third-party sellers to pay Georgia sales tax under new law
Third-party sellers using online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Airbnb will have to pay sales taxes to the state of Georgia under a bill the governor signed into law Thursday.
Third-party sellers using online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Airbnb will have to pay sales taxes to the state of Georgia under a bill the governor signed into law Thursday.
UPS deftly navigates shipping surge, hit by pension charge
Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. slumped Thursday after the package-delivery company gave a cautious outlook for 2020 as it invests more in its network to speed up deliveries.
Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. slumped Thursday after the package-delivery company gave a cautious outlook for 2020 as it invests more in its network to speed up deliveries.
$12 million in free money to help with troubled mortgages
Would you like free money to pay your mortgage? Well, read on to see if you qualify. There’s $12 million dollars in help out there, but there’s also a hard deadline to apply for it: March 31st, 2020.
Would you like free money to pay your mortgage? Well, read on to see if you qualify. There’s $12 million dollars in help out there, but there’s also a hard deadline to apply for it: March 31st, 2020.