Unilever to ditch Ben & Jerry’s as it exits the ice cream business
Unilever said it’s spinning off iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s to focus on its other businesses.
Dozens of Americans escape Haiti amid rising chaos and violence
In response to escalating gang violence and severe food shortages, a U.S. government-chartered flight from Cap Haitien brought 47 Americans to safety in Miami. This operation follows a series of evacuations and warnings of dire conditions in Haiti.
Trump’s lawyers say he cannot secure $464 million bond in civil fraud case
Former President Donald Trump is asking an appeals court to intervene to avoid asset seizure after he was unable to secure a $464 million bond required to contest the New York business fraud judgment against him.
Israel and Hamas in negotiations for 6-week truce and hostage release
The U.S. is taking a tougher line with Israel as the toll rises from its war to destroy Hamas. President Biden spoke with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone yesterday for the first time in weeks, and the White House says Mr. Biden emphasized the importance of not invading the southern Gaza city of […]
Eye Opener: Americans stuck in Haiti as gang violence reaches new levels
Brutal gang violence grips Haiti, as a thousand Americans are trying to get out. Also, Donald Trump faces a cash crunch, failing to secure a bond for more than $400 million he owes from his fraud trial. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Missing toddler’s blanket found weeks after he vanished
A description of missing toddler Elijah Vue said he might have been carrying the blanket, which was found miles from where he was last seen.
MoDOT warns: Do not wear eclipse glasses while driving
ST. LOUIS – Just weeks away from the solar eclipse, Missouri transportation officials conveyed an important message with a subtle sense of humor: Do NOT wear eclipse glasses while driving. “Do not drive with your vision impaired during the eclipse and like always, buckle up phone down,” said MoDOT via Facebook on Monday. A message […]
FTC to return nearly $100M to buyers of Benefytt’s fake health plans
Nearly half a million U.S. consumers lured into buying sham insurance from Benefytt Technologies will get refunds.
The average Wall Street bonus fell a bit last year — to $176,000
The average Wall Street bonus fell 2% last year — to $176,500, New York state officials say. The bonus’ high water mark was $240,400 in 2021, and its relative low was $111,400 in 2011.
Social media influencer charged for her role in Jan. 6 attack
Isabella DeLuca allegedly helped steal a table used by rioters as a weapon against police.
