Category: Business

Apple CEO Tim Cook slammed Facebook in a tweet after the social media platform said Apple’s new feature allowing users to deny permission for apps to use their personal data would hurt small businesses. Facebook has criticized Apple’s new rules since the summer, when changes were first announced, and launched an ad campaign Friday saying […]

The U.S. is preparing to place dozens of Chinese companies, including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, on a trade blacklist, citing national security concerns, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Friday morning. The Commerce Department will add about 80 companies, the majority of which are Chinese, to the so-called entity list for national defense reasons. The firms […]

Walmart on Friday is launching its first-ever livestream shopping event on TikTok, a short-form video app popular among teens and viewed as suspect by the Trump administration. The retail giant has partnered with 10 TikTok influencers to promote Walmart fashion items that users can purchase directly from the app during a livestream shopping experience called […]

California saw record-low population growth in 2020, as the state lost more residents than it gained for the second consecutive year. About 135,600 more people left the state than moved in, according to data from the state’s finance department released this week, marking the third largest migration loss in the state’s history. In total, just […]

Hailie’s still hauling. After delivering over 3,000 pounds of turkey to Detroit families in need for Thanksgiving, Ford NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan on Wednesday teamed up with fellow racer Joey Logano to extend her “Hailiee’s Holiday Haul” effort to donate 350 country hams to Charlotte-area charities. The Ford Performance pals used an F-150 to bring […]

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said Thursday that his company has started a relief fund to aid small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Portnoy said the initiative, dubbed “The Barstool Fund,” will contribute $500,000 toward small businesses in need of a financial lifeline. Companies can apply for assistance with needs such […]