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Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying it has stifled his voice on issues
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years. He says the freedom the company used to have to speak up on social issues has been stifled

YouTube Announces $100 Billion Payout to Creators
YouTube has announced that it has paid out over $100 billion to creators, artists, and media companies since 2021.

Home Prices Continue to Rise Despite Declining Sales
U.S. home sales slowed to their weakest pace in nearly 14 years, with rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns affecting market activity.

Jobs Report Underwhelms as Job Growth Stalls
Mark Hamrick of Bankrate helps make sense of the jobs report despite inflation but warns that uncertainty around tariffs could disrupt growth.

Star Trek plans Lego sets for the franchise’s 60th anniversary
Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”

Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their home
Online broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index Online broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index as its stock rides higher on a cryptocurrency wave.

How you too can become a Hollywood insider at a test screening
Anyone can sign up to attend a test screening before a movie is completed.

Wealthier Shoppers Increasingly Choosing Discount Chain Stores
Discount chains like Dollar Tree and Dollar General are increasingly attracting shoppers from households earning over $100,000.

Waymo Takes Off: Driverless Taxis to Begin Testing at San Jose Airport
Alphabet’s Waymo will begin testing its autonomous robotaxis at San Jose Mineta International Airport this fall.

JetBlue Will Use Amazon's Satellite Network for In-flight Wi-Fi
JetBlue will become the first airline to deploy Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network for in-flight Wi‑Fi.

Goldman Invests $1 billion in T. Rowe Price
Goldman Sachs plans to invest up to $1 billion in T. Rowe Price by acquiring around 3.5% of shares on the open market, making it one of the largest shareholders
