How the hotel industry is fighting its human trafficking problem

In this article HLT H MAR Human trafficking generates about $150 billion a year globally in illegal profits, according to the International Labour Organization, and poses a complicated challenge for major hotel chains. In 2020 there were more than 10,000 reported cases of human trafficking in the U.S., with 72% of those related to sex…

Starbucks’ New York City Reserve Roastery becomes the 9th cafe to unionize

In this article SBUX Employees serve customers at a newly opened Starbucks’ Reserve Roasteries in the Meatpacking District on on December 14, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Starbucks baristas at its New York City Reserve Roastery voted 46-36 in favor of forming a union on Friday, dealing a blow to…

Cramer’s week ahead: Brace for negativity

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday advised investors to brace themselves against Wall Street’s negativity next week as concerns over a possible recession mount. “I do believe that our economy’s headed for a slowdown — that’s just what rate hikes do. But a slowdown doesn’t necessarily translate into a horrific, crash-landing recession. … There are many…

Sports fanatics should consider buying these three stocks, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday offered three stock picks for investors who dream of owning a professional sports team but can’t afford to pay up billions of dollars.  “Owning the common stock won’t let you weigh in on the trades or attend the owners’ meetings, go through the draft — you’re very much along for…

Biden’s top economic advisor says restarting the Keystone XL pipeline now won’t lower oil prices

President Joe Biden‘s top economic advisor suggested Friday the White House is not rethinking its decision to cancel the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline in response to elevated crude and gasoline prices. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese told CNBC the Biden administration is instead concentrating on policies and strategies that can deliver lower fuel…

Anonymous’ next cyber target: Western companies still doing business in Russia

In this article TWTR In addition to Russian entities, Anonymous says it’s now targeting some Western companies. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The “hacktivist” collective known as Anonymous said it has a new target in its “cyber war” against Russia — Western businesses that are still doing business there. A post…

LAPD was ‘prepared’ to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock, Oscars producer says

Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “King Richard” onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Will Packer, who produced the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, has spoken out about Sunday’s incident in which…

CIA Director William Burns tests positive for Covid after meeting with Biden, but is not considered a close contact

CIA Director Bill Burns testifies next to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines during a House (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing on diversity in the intelligence community, on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 27, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters WASHINGTON – CIA Director William Burns tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, the intelligence agency said. Burns, who…

How hackers and geopolitics could derail the planned energy transition

In this article GS ENR-DE This image shows an onshore wind turbine in the Netherlands. Mischa Keijser | Image Source | Getty Images Discussions about the energy transition, what it means and whether it’s actually underway at all, have become major talking points in recent years.   How the transition — which can be seen…

Chris Rock addresses Will Smith Oscars slap during Boston show: ‘I’m still processing what happened’

Actor Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images Fans hoping Chris Rock would speak at length about Will Smith slapping him at the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday may have been disappointed Wednesday night during his…

Biden announces new funding to make homes more energy efficient

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks during a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at the State Department in Washington, February 7, 2022. Andrew Harnik | Pool | Reuters The Biden administration on Wednesday announced…

Formula 1 drivers to ask for more input over where sport races after Saudi Arabia drama

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, Alpine F1’s Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon leave a meeting after practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia. Safety concerns rose after a missile attack just 7 miles from the circuit in Jeddah. Clive Mason | Getty Images Formula One’s drivers are preparing to ask for more input over…