Mattel’s Windfall From ‘Barbie’ Goes Far Beyond Dolls
When Ynon Kreiz arrived at Mattel in April 2018, the newly installed chief executive had one mantra when it came to a feature film starring Barbie, a project he really …
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Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type
Osborn and Pinterest’s Ta hope that by promoting more diverse body types to its 465 million monthly users, the platform can help reshape public perceptions about body size and shape. …
Aldi to open 500 new stores amid ‘huge demand’ for discount supermarkets
A ldi has set out plans to open 500 more shops across the country, after opening its 1000th UK store today in Woking. The discount supermarket said it has seen …
California city wants to declare itself a ‘no mask and no vaccine mandate’ community
Huntington Beach is moving ahead to likely declare itself a “no mask and no vaccine mandate” city, preemptively taking a stand ahead of any future orders from health agencies. Councilmember …
Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
Sign-up bonuses, lounge access, cash rebates, free hotel rooms and plenty of fine print: The dizzying promotions and Byzantine rules on earning and redeeming points with rewards credit cards can …
Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay
S upport staff at 20 universities in England and Scotland, including cleaners and librarians, are to strike in the coming weeks in a dispute over pay. Unison said there will …
Biden admin. cancels several leases for Alaska drilling
By Ella Nilsen | CNN The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will cancel seven Trump-era oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and protect more than 13 …
New Corporate Minimum Tax Ushers In Confusion and a Lobbying Blitz
At his State of the Union address this year, President Biden celebrated the fact that his new climate and tax law would no longer allow some of America’s largest corporations …
Actions, not words, are needed for the UK to tackle climate change
A s we welcome the “back to work” days of autumn, we now bask in unseasonal 30-degree heat. Throughout summer, we have seen or experienced the effects of climate change. …
Japanese Talent Agency Admits Its Founder Preyed on Boys He Sought to Make Stars
The president of one of Japan’s most influential entertainment agencies resigned after an independent investigation confirmed the company’s founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused young men in his care since …