Peloton slashing 780 jobs, closing stores and hiking prices in push to turn profit

In this article PTON Peloton told employees Friday that it is slashing roughly 780 jobs, closing a significant number of its retail stores and hiking prices on some equipment in a bid to cut costs and become profitable.  The company did not specify how many of its 86 retail locations it plans to shutter, but…

Salman Rushdie stabbed in neck in NY attack, ‘Satanic Verses’ scribe airlifted to hospital

Author Salman Rushdie is tended to after he was attacked during a lecture, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. Joshua Goodman | AP Author Salman Rushdie was attacked while on stage for a panel in Chautauqua in western New York on Friday. The New York State Police released a statement…

GM reveals new GMC Canyon premium midsize pickup, starting at $40,000

In this article GM 2023 GMC Canyon Denali GM DETROIT — General Motors on Thursday revealed its redesigned GMC Canyon as a more premium offering than the current midsize pickup, including a new off-road AT4X model that will expand the vehicle’s pricing range. The new AT4X model features off-road performance parts as well as unique…

New York Times stock jumps after activist investor ValueAct reveals 6.7% stake

In this article NYT The New York Times building Jonathan Torgovnik | Getty Images Activist investor ValueAct has built a 6.7% stake in the New York Times, according to an SEC filing out Thursday, sending shares of the media company up around 10% in afternoon trading. “We are aware that ValueAct has made an investment…

Disney is raising prices, but this time, don’t blame inflation

In this article DIS Another major American company is raising prices again, but this time, don’t blame inflation. Disney is increasing the price on its streaming products and signaled that a price hike could be in the works at its theme parks as well. On Wednesday, the company said the price of Disney+ without ads…

Ford CEO doesn’t expect electric vehicle battery costs to drop anytime soon

In this article F Ford CEO Jim Farley poses with the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck in Dearborn, Michigan, May 19, 2021. Rebecca Cook | Reuters WAYNE, Mich. – Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley does not expect the costs of raw materials for the company’s electric vehicles to ease in the near future, marking the…

Disney lowers longer-term forecast for Disney+ subscribers by 15 million

In this article DIS An inflatable Disney+ logo is pictured at a press event ahead of launching a streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa, at Dubai Opera in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 7, 2022. Yousef Saba | Reuter Disney on Wednesday lowered its longer-term forecast for Disney+ to 215 million to…

Disney’s earnings could define how the media industry views streaming’s future

In this article DIS A performer dressed as Mickey Mouse entertains guests during the reopening of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Disney will put a stamp on how the media industry views streaming’s growth potential — at least for the time…

Chipotle to pay $20 million to NYC workers as part of settlement

Chipotle restaurant in New York City Scott Mlyn | CNBC New York City Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced Tuesday that Chipotle has agreed pay about $20 million to roughly 13,000 workers for violating their right to predictable schedules and paid sick leave. The mayor’s office said it is the largest fair workweek settlement…

Ford raises price of electric F-150 Lightning by up to $8,500 due to ‘significant’ battery cost increases

Ford F-150 Lightning trucks manufactured at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn Michigan. Courtesy: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday said it is increasing the starting prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to “significant material cost increases and other factors.” The Detroit automaker said the price increases – between…

Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis

Serena Williams of the US waves as she walks off the court after losing against Japan’s Naomi Osaka during their women’s singles semi-final match on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 18, 2021. William West | AFP | Getty Images Tennis legend Serena Williams announced her retirement in a…

Boeing Dreamliner deliveries to resume in the ‘coming days,’ FAA says

In this article BA An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Boeing will resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliners in the coming days, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday. Deliveries of the wide-body jetliners have…