Business
Black History Month is a time to celebrate, recognize, and support the achievements and contributions of African Americans. In Rochester, there are many Black-owned businesses to explore, ranging from bakeries and bookstores to fitness centers and consulting firms. With help from Black Owned in Rochester, here are 15 businesses to support this month and beyond: […]
Honeywell, one of the last major U.S. industrial conglomerates, announced plans to split into three separate companies in a move aimed at increasing agility and shareholder value. The company will separate its automation, aerospace, and advanced materials divisions, mirroring similar strategic moves made by General Electric and Alcoa in recent years. CEO Vimal Kapur stated […]
Wegmans said it’s preparing for potential impacts if the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico go into effect. In separate negotiations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed with President Donald Trump to pause planned tariffs for at least a month. Trump’s tariffs against China are still slated to […]
Thousands of Costco workers are preparing to strike at midnight if a new three-year contract is not reached, with negotiations between Costco and the Teamsters union still ongoing. The Teamsters represent 18,000 Costco employees across six states, including California, Washington, and New York. Union members argue that Costco’s profits have soared, with $7.36 billion in […]
The FDA has approved Journavx, a new pain medication from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, designed to provide pain relief without the addiction and overdose risks associated with opioids. The drug, intended for short-term pain following surgeries or injuries, marks the first major pharmaceutical breakthrough in pain management in over 20 years. Journavx works by blocking pain-signaling proteins […]
Wall Street faced a steep sell-off Monday as investors reacted to the rapid rise of Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, which introduced a new, cost-efficient AI model that has disrupted the market. DeepSeek’s app quickly climbed to the top of Apple’s U.S. App Store, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT in downloads. This development has sent shockwaves through […]
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, marking a significant chapter in the legal battle over OxyContin’s role in the epidemic. The settlement, announced on January 24, includes $6.5 billion from the Sacklers and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma. This […]
The Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, will euthanize its entire flock of over 100,000 ducks following a bird flu outbreak, marking a devastating blow to the region’s historic duck farming industry. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified after staff noticed unusual behavior among the ducks. The farm, one of Long Island’s […]
Wegmans has announced a recall of its FYFGA Chicken Breast Nuggets (46oz) after discovering they may contain bone pieces. The affected products have a UPC of 0-77890-25210-9 and a best-used-by date of 08/26/25. The company advises customers to return the product to their nearest Wegmans store for a full refund. Customers with questions can contact […]
In 2024, the U.S. experienced its slowest year for existing home sales in nearly three decades, with only 4.06 million homes sold, according to the National Association of Realtors. Elevated mortgage rates, hovering between 6% and 7% for much of the year, played a significant role in the decline. Additionally, high home prices and limited […]
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