Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, far below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job creation slowed to a crawl in February, fueling concerns of an economic slowdown, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added just 77,000 new workers for the…
U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday announced a $100 million grant to provide long-term financial support for future Olympic athletes. The gift, the largest donation in the…
Kenvue settles proxy fight with activist Starboard, adding three directors to its board
Kenvue settled its proxy fight with activist Starboard Value, adding three new directors to its board. Starboard’s Jeff Smith will join the board of the Johnson & Johnson spinoff, along…
Abercrombie & Fitch shares fall after star retailer posts weak guidance for year ahead
Abercrombie & Fitch‘s growth story is starting to slow down. The apparel retailer issued weaker-than-expected guidance for its current quarter and fiscal 2025, and said it expects its sales will…
David’s Bridal taps new CEO as it looks to become media company, build online marketplace
David’s Bridal has tapped a new CEO to lead the company as it looks to transform from a legacy retailer into a bridal media powerhouse nearly two years after emerging…
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Taylor Swift concerts, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) — A cybercrime crew stole then resold more than 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other pricey events on StubHub, according to prosecutors in New…
‘He’s spewing all kinds of nonsense’ | North Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett walks out of Trump’s address, posts response on social media
Rep. Jasmine Crockett walked out of President Trump’s address, criticizing his address to Congress. DALLAS — North Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett walked out of President Trump’s address to Congress with…
Crime and Public Safety | Resident dies in West Village luxury townhouse fire
A resident of a West Village luxury townhouse was killed Wednesday morning by a fire that tore through the building, FDNY officials said. The smoky blaze broke out about 7:20…
Battleship Texas has new permanent home in Galveston
Nearly three years after leaving its home by the San Jacinto Monument, the ship is going to dock permanently in Galveston. GALVESTON, Texas — It’s official. Battleship Texas has a…
Crime and Public Safety | 4-year-old boy dies after ingesting drugs at Brooklyn family shelter: NYPD sources
A 4-year-old boy rushed to the hospital after apparently ingesting drugs at a Brooklyn family shelter has died, police said Wednesday. The child was rushed out of the Women In…