Rick Medlin, CEO of Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Fruit of the Loom, passed away yesterday at the age of 68, according to ABC News. The company said in a statement that Medlin died in his home in South Carolina of natural causes. Fruit of the Loom also said it will name an interim CEO soon. We…
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After Adidas introduced some of its products made from recycled plastic from the Indian Ocean, soccer (read: fútbol) fans got to check out some of the apparel on one of the largest stages in the world, as Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid took the field in the recycled gear, according to Yahoo. While Real Madrid’s…
Read MoreFrom the very first stages of President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for his presidency, he planned on labeling China a “currency manipulator” and imposing a 45 percent tariff on Chinese goods. President-elect Trump…
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The dust from the Black Friday stampedes seem to have settled, but a more intangible stampede is happening online today. Today is Cyber Monday—a day similar to Black Friday but without the need to camp out in front of a storefront for weeks on end in the hopes of a sweet deal. While most of…
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An Albany, N.Y., woman wanted to help make sure that foster children in the area received gifts this holiday season. So, Amanda Zara decided to look for ways…
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After a drawn out period of proposals and discussion, the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team presented itself to the world as the newest NHL expansion team, starting next season. And, with a slick new logo and arena, the organization wasted no time rolling out official merchandise. Shortly after the organization hosted its unveiling event, the…
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Yesterday, a federal judge blocked President Obama’s rule to amend overtime rule regulations, which was set to take effect next Thursday, Dec. 1. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant agreed with the 21 states and a group of businesses, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, that the rule is unlawful, Reuters reported. The rule would have…
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More than 200 pilots from ABX Air, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group that serves Amazon and DHL Worldwide Express, went on strike this morning to protest staffing shortages. ABX Air runs…
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A study from the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) found that, on average, there are fewer than seven bags per 100 meters of coastline. This is a 40 percent drop from last year’s average of 11, and it’s the…
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Has everyone moved on from the horrible headline yet? Good. Cheetos, the well-known snack brand, has introduced a full line of merchandise. While one might expect basic merchandise, like T-shirts or posters, Cheetos has gone to the extreme. The line includes some pretty interesting, non-edible items, like: “Cheeteau” Perfume (Image via…
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