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Lawmakers aim to strengthen transparency in murky federal contracting process

Monday, March 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A bipartisan coalition of senators introduced legislation on Monday meant to improve transparency in the highly competitive and notoriously murky federal contracting process, taking aim at companies that accept lucrative work from government agencies without having to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The... Read More.

Americans seek flea market deals amid historic inflation

Saturday, March 26 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- It’s no surprise Americans are feeling the impact of the country’s worst inflation in 40 years. In fact, the Federal Reserve is already considering raising interest rates again, according to Chairman Jerome Powell. They raised rates by a quarter-point just last week.

Vanessa Bryant solidifies new deal with Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vanessa Bryant has partnered with Nike to honor the life and legacy of her late husband, basketball star Kobe Bryant. The athletic apparel company announced Thursday that in collaboration with the Bryant family there will be a focus on championing a new... Read More.

Krispy Kreme’s March Madness promo gives new meaning to Sweet 16

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When it comes to the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, brackets are either busted or booming. So one brand came up with a way to sweeten the experience for everyone. Krispy Kreme announced on Thursday that through Sunday, March 27 all guests... Read More.

Dairy Queen releases new spring-inspired, lilac-hued dipped cone

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pale pastel colors and fresh fruit are just a couple of indicators that we've left winter behind and moved on to sunnier spring days ahead. Dairy Queen has embraced both the flavors and colors for spring with a dose of nostalgia for... Read More.

With oligarchs in the crosshairs, alleged Western ‘enablers’ attract fresh scrutiny

Thursday, March 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As governments scramble to seize high-profile assets owned by Russian oligarchs, a quiet effort is gaining momentum in the West to target their alleged “enablers” -- the lawyers, lobbyists and money-handlers who critics say help them hide, invest and protect their... Read More.

Half of working women of color earn less than $15 an hour, study finds

Wednesday, March 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Women of color are disproportionately represented in the low-wage workforce, a new study released Tuesday found. Half of working women of color earn less than $15 an hour, according to Oxfam, the anti-poverty charity organization responsible for the research. "Women and people of... Read More.

Black former employees sue Google for racial discrimination

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Google this week claiming there has been a pattern of racial discrimination toward minority employees. "Former Google employees came for their dream job that turned into a nightmare because of bigoted,... Read More.

Disney employees stage walkout to demand action against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- LGBTQ workers and employee allies at The Walt Disney Company staged a walkout in protest of Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by opponents. Some employees have been walking out each day since March 15 from... Read More.

Pancake mix sold at Walmart recalled due to possible contamination from cable fragments

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The brand behind a buttermilk pancake and waffle mix sold at Walmart has recalled a single lot of the product, some of which it says may have possible foreign material contamination. Continental Mills issued a recall Saturday on its Great Value Buttermilk Pancake... Read More.

Jergens recalls moisturizer due to possible bacteria contamination

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(CINCINNATI) -- The company that makes Jergens lotion is recalling select bottles of moisturizers due to possible bacterial contamination. Kao USA Inc., based in Cincinnati, issued a voluntary recall on March 11 and is urging consumers to stop using Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizers that were... Read More.

Trial of Theranos executive Sunny Balwani to begin

Tuesday, March 22 by ABC News

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- The criminal fraud trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the ex-boyfriend of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and a top executive at the blood-testing company, is expected to begin Tuesday in California after a series of COVID-19 related delays. Balwani's trial was... Read More.

Lawmakers aim to strengthen transparency in murky federal contracting process

Americans seek flea market deals amid historic inflation

Vanessa Bryant solidifies new deal with Nike to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Dairy Queen releases new spring-inspired, lilac-hued dipped cone

With oligarchs in the crosshairs, alleged Western ‘enablers’ attract fresh scrutiny

Half of working women of color earn less than $15 an hour, study finds

Black former employees sue Google for racial discrimination

Disney employees stage walkout to demand action against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Pancake mix sold at Walmart recalled due to possible contamination from cable fragments

Jergens recalls moisturizer due to possible bacteria contamination

Trial of Theranos executive Sunny Balwani to begin

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