McDonald's, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks join a corporate exodus from Russia
The big American companies are the latest to suspend their operations in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Disney employees furious the company won't denounce Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Disney employees are expressing their outrage over the entertainment company's decision not to denounce Florida's proposed 'Don't Say Gay' bill.
At a Russian restaurant in NYC, the terrors of war hit home
Russian and Ukrainian workers at Russian Samovar are united in their opposition to the war.
Returning to the office, a moment of joy for some. Others, would rather stay home
Many companies are calling employees back on-site now that the pandemic is winding down. They're also being flexible to keep workers who appreciate the comforts and conveniences of working from home.
East Africa is responsible for America's favorite morning brew
America owes its favorite beverage to East Africa, says a Memphis coffee shop owner whose trip to Ethiopia transformed his understanding of the beverage.
Prices for gasoline surge to about $4.17 per gallon, a national record
As the U.S. and western allies weigh restrictions on energy purchases from Russia, the U.S. is dealing with a record high price for a gallon of gas. That's due to an increase in crude oil costs.
Stolichnaya Vodka rebrands as 'Stoli,' trying to distance itself from Putin
Company leaders explained vehement opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine. They also hope the new name will represent "Stoli's roots in Latvia."
Russia is restricting social media. Here's what we know
Russians face a confusing patchwork of online restrictions as the Kremlin cracks down on the free flow of information on social media.
The number of Black-owned businesses is increasing, driven by women
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy. Black-owned businesses were especially hard hit, though one street in Brooklyn persevered. The reason? Women.
Gas prices surge to above $4 a gallon, near a national record
The prospect that the U.S. and its allies could impose new sanctions on Russian oil pushed energy prices sharply higher. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. hit $4.06 per gallon.