The Walt Disney Company refused to allow employees at its theme parks and resorts near Orlando, Fla., to go home early in the hours leading up to Hurricane Milton’s arrival, according to employees. Four people who work in the various parks at Disney World told Business Insider that their bosses refused to cancel work even … Read more
Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to regulate the sector, after concern rose about gambling addicts, especially vulnerable people SAO PAULO — Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to … Read more
ROME — Italian lawmakers on Friday questioned the head of Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest automaker, over the group’s strategy, one day after it announced a management shakeup in an effort to revive sales. Stellantis, which makes Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, is struggling globally, with the Italian government demanding clarity about its production plans for … Read more
United Airlines is adding eight new international destinations to its itinerary for next summer. The airline, which said that this is its biggest international expansion ever with more than 760 weekly flights, will also be adding some new routes. Beginning in May, travelers departing from Newark, New Jersey will be able to visit locations including … Read more
McDonald’s anticipates that 2025 will be “another challenging year” for the fast food chain which has seen inflation-hit customers pare back discretionary spending. Chris Kempczinski, the company’s chief executive officer, told a business gathering in Boston on Thursday that the Big Mac maker is girding for more turbulence ahead. “We’re starting to talk about 2025, … Read more
British police said on Friday they had recorded 40 new allegations linked to former Harrods department store owner Mohamed Al Fayed following a BBC documentary in which victims accused the late businessman of sexual abuse and rape. Egyptian billionaire Al Fayed died last year at 94 after decades making newspaper headlines as one of Britain’s best known … Read more
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Friday threw cold water on speculation that he might serve in the next US administration, insisting the chances of him quitting the Wall Street giant to work for Joe Biden’s successor is “almost nil.” Responding to a question on his long-rumored plans to swap Wall Street for Washington, DC, … Read more
Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday WASHINGTON — Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit this month after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday. The … Read more
Stellantis, which makes Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, announced a number of significant leadership changes, including the timing of CEO Carlos Tavares’ retirement and the departure of its chief financial officer as it struggles to revive sales in North A… Stellantis, which makes Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, announced a number of significant leadership changes, including the … Read more
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s households in the wake of COVID-19. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — didn’t … Read more