Heart-breaking photo of dead migrants comes amid ‘blackout on press access’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. I know it is tempting to look away. I have been trying. I have been trying to avoid the stories about the deplorable conditions at the camps near the southern border. Babies taking care of…… MORE
US government is investigating the chicken industry
The US government, as part of an investigation into the chicken industry, is trying to intervene in a price-fixing lawsuit brought against the country’s biggest poultry producers. The Justice Department had notified Tyson in April that it convened a grand jury and subpoenaed the company to provide evidence. On Friday, department lawyers asked a judge…… MORE
Robots could take 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030
Robots are getting better at doing human jobs. That’s probably good for the economy — but there are some serious downsides, too. Machines are expected to displace about 20 million manufacturing jobs across the world over the next decade, according to a report released Wednesday by Oxford Economics, a global forecasting and quantitative analysis firm.…… MORE
‘The Office’ is leaving Netflix in 2021
Netflix is losing “The Office” in 2021. It’s a sign of how intense the streaming wars have become. NBC is taking back the popular sitcom to offer on its own streaming platform in January 2021, Netflix announced Tuesday on its official Twitter account. NBC confirmed it has secured “exclusive domestic streaming rights” for all nine…… MORE
Delta allows passengers to Dominican Republic to cancel their flights
Delta Air Lines is giving passengers to one of the Dominican Republic’s airports the right to change or cancel tickets without the usual penalty. The flights covered by the waiver are those going to and from Punta Cana, on the eastern tip of the Island, where several American tourists have died in the last year.…… MORE
Western Union CEO: America’s position as the world’s role model is at risk
Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek is bothered by the rise of anti-globalization and anti-migrant sentiment. As the leader of cross-border payments giant Western Union and a native of Turkey, Ersek believes strongly in the benefits of free trade and legal immigration. “My business is all about building bridges and connections,” Ersek told CNN Business during…… MORE
Jerome Powell takes stand for Fed independence against ‘short-term political interests’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday hailed the independence of central banks, a signature of the financial system established more than a 100 years ago. “Congress chose to insulate the Fed this way because it had seen the damage that often arises when policy bends to short-term political interests,” said Powell in brief remarks…… MORE
The people behind ‘Fortnite’ are going on a 2-week vacation. It’s OK, the game will still roll out updates
The developers behind video game phenomenon “Fortnite” have gone on vacation, but don’t worry — they’re not leaving players hanging. “Fortnite’s” insanely popular Battle Royale mode is known for its ever-changing updates and new features. That’s not going anywhere, even with Epic Games shuttering its offices from June 24 to July 8. The developers have…… MORE
Chipotle wants to give workers an extra month of pay
Chipotle is cutting through a tight labor market with a new incentive: An extra month’s worth of pay. The offer is part of a new bonus program for hourly employees at its restaurants, which Chipotle announced Tuesday. The program puts Chipotle “at the forefront of the industry for attracting and retaining top talent to ensure…… MORE
Pizza Hut brings back its retro logo
Pizza Hut wants to return to its winning ways. So it’s rebooting the logo from when it dominated the American pizza market. The pizza chain is replacing its current round logo with a retro logo that hasn’t been used in two decades, the company said. Compared to its current logo, the old version features its…… MORE