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4-time NBA champion Steph Curry could get more than $1 billion with Under Armour. The news, which has been revealed in Rolling Stone, comes as Curry’s current deal with the brand is scheduled to end in 2024. According to reports, the lifetime contract will also include Curry receiving his own subsidiary brand similar to Nike’s […]
Juul has to pay over $400 million to settle states’ teen vaping probe. The e-cigarette products have been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping. The electronic cigarette maker will pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long […]
It’s no secret that college is quite expensive, and in an effort to support students from less wealthy backgrounds, Princeton University revealed it would cover the college costs for those whose families make less than $100,000 annually. Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber stated: “One of Princeton’s defining values is our commitment to ensure that […]
The price of turkeys are going up this Thanksgiving! The reason, (HPAI) or Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus has led to the destruction of millions of birds. This year, HPAI has been confirmed in 430 commercial and backyard poultry flocks across 39 states. The virus has wiped out nearly 44 million turkeys, chickens, ducks and other […]
Yesterday, a new entertainment venue, the Focus Theater, held its grand opening. The new theater, located in Sibley Square, is a comedy theater and training center. The fully accessible venue includes a 92-seat theater, and a classroom, and is fully designed to accommodate artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Keith Gomez, co-owner and co-artistic director, […]
According to Fortune Magazine, Wegmans was named “best workplaces in retail” in the large business category. Some of the reasons it won the title include an internal job posting program, employees having access to promotions, and flexible scheduling. Wegmans also earned acclaim for flex scheduling which allows employees to change availability and manage shift changes to […]
New York is among 17 states looking to follow vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California. The state’s new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035. Washington, Massachusetts, , Oregon and Vermont are also expected to adopt the ban on new gasoline-fueled vehicles. Under […]
Beyoncé partners with Tiffany & Co. for their latest campaign, Lose Yourself in Love. The jewelry company shared the footage on Instagram announcing their newest campaign and collaborator. The photos featured Queen Bey wearing pieces from Tiffany’s jewelry collection, including Tiffany T, Tiffany HardWear, Tiffany Knot, and the new Tiffany Lock. The campaign also includes […]
The Federal Trade Commission ordered consumer technology company Credit Karma to pay $3 million to redress false statements that made consumers believe they were pre-approved for credit offers, a misrepresentation the FTC says wasted consumers’ time and hurt credit scores. The FTC says Credit Karma falsely told consumers they were “pre-approved” for credit offers or had 90% odds of approval […]
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NBA Suns & WNBA Mercury Owner Robert Sarver Suspended 1 Year, Plus Fine $10 Million
Tariq
September 14, 2022
The NBA announced Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver will be suspended one year and fine of $10 million following a league investigation into workplace misconduct. According to SI.com, the league’s investigation found Sarver said the n-word at least five times during his 18-year ownership tenure in Phoenix. Per the NBA investigation, Sarver consistently acted […]