June 2023

On Wednesday, GameStop announced the termination of its CEO, Matt Furlong. Ryan Cohen will take his place. The reason for Furlong’s termination is unclear, but according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, he will have the ability to receive payments and benefits associated with termination without cause. The filing also states that Cohen will be in charge of evaluating potential investments and acquisitions,...

Smoke from Canada wildfires have drifted into the Eastern Area of the U.S. and disrupted many flights at various airports. On Wednesday and Thursday, flights to and from Philadelphia International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were delayed due to heavy smoke and reduced visibility. To accommodate passengers whose flights were affected by the air quality, American Airlines and United Airlines are waiving change fees...

Next week, a new Coca-Cola flavor will hit stores and it is aimed at gamers. The drink, called Coca-Cola Ultimate, was created in collaboration with Riot Games. Although the flavor of the drink is still unknown, it is expected to stir up excitement by focusing on music and online games, per CNN. Coca-Cola has released some pretty whacky flavors recently including Dreamworld, which tastes like dreams, Starlight...

On Wednesday, Taco Bell announced that one of its most popular menu items will be offered as a plant-based option in three different U.S. cities. Taco Bell lovers and vegans in Los Angeles, New York and Orlando will be able to enjoy a plant-based Crunchwrap by the end of the week. Those three cities, according to the chain, were chosen due to their high vegan populations. Taco...

It happened — first day in the books! Stay Tuned…” Linda Yaccarino, Twitter’s new Chief Executive Officer, announced after her first day. On Monday, Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, took over twitter as the CEO, several weeks after Elon Musk announced he would be hiring her. For months, Musk has been toying with the idea of finding a new leader for the social media platform. In...

After much anticipation, Apple finally unveiled its plans for the Apple Vision Pro at its annual software conference. While other companies dabbled in the AR/VR market rather quickly, Apple took its time, considering the headset has been in the works for a number of years. The launch of the Apple Vision Pro is believed to create a new era for the company. The device will allow users...

On Thursday, Twitter’s head of trust of safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters that she had resigned from the position. Irwin has become the second person to quit the position since Elon Musk took over the social media platform in October 2022. Irwin took over the role in November 2022 after the previous head, Yoel Roth, resigned and oversaw contention moderation. The level of protection against harmful...

This week, Apple is expected to unveil what some are calling its most ambitious hardware product in years, a mixed-reality headset. According to CNN, the launch of the AR/VR headset could signal a “new era” for Apple and “potentially revolutionize how millions interact with computers and the world around them.” Although the exact price for the device has not been disclosed yet, Apple is reportedly considering charging...

On Thursday, Walmart made the announcement that the company would be making changes to eliminate waste. Walmart wants to offer products that are better for the environment at a reasonable price. The solution? New packaging. The company will be switching out its plastic mailers for paper ones that can be recycled curbside. Additionally, by the end of the year all customers will be able to choose to...

It has been a rough week for Dollar General. On Wednesday, investors of the discount retailer approved a resolution to create an independent audit of the company’s safety policies due to concerns of increased crime at store locations and millions of dollars in fines for workplace safety violations. According to CNN, “The vote to audit the company’s practices was a rebuke to Dollar General’s leadership and a...