Business Features: July 2019

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Netflix drops trailer for mega-expensive ‘The Irishman’: Why did it cost so much?

Netflix drops trailer for mega-expensive ‘The Irishman’: Why did it cost so much?

The mob flick will be Martin Scorsese's first for Netflix.

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Lisa Marie Presley signs mega book deal about Elvis, Michael Jackson

Lisa Marie Presley signs mega book deal about Elvis, Michael Jackson

Presley is the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll and ex-wife of the King of Pop.

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Are you 'adulting?' What you need to do to qualify

Are you 'adulting?' What you need to do to qualify

"Adulting": No one wants to do it, but we all must. So what is "adulting" exactly?

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7 craziest baseball brawls of all time

7 craziest baseball brawls of all time

Fights aren’t as common in baseball as they are in rougher sports like hockey. But they still happen, like this week’s bench-clearing brawl between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Impossible Foods ‘magic ingredient’ approved by FDA

Impossible Foods ‘magic ingredient’ approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved one of an Impossible Foods key ingredient — soy leghemoglobin — as a color additive on Wednesday.

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Marine to hike East Coast, sharing vets' success stories

Marine to hike East Coast, sharing vets' success stories

Marine TShane Johnson will hike down the East Coast to give back to his community and help wounded heroes.

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Impossible Foods partners with OSI Group to ramp up meatless burger production

Impossible Foods partners with OSI Group to ramp up meatless burger production

The plant-based burger maker is partnering up with meat supplier OSI Group in an effort to expand production and keep up with the demand of the meatless craze.

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Baseball brawls like Reds-Pirates fight draw suspensions, fines

Baseball brawls like Reds-Pirates fight draw suspensions, fines

Eight people were ejected from Tuesday’s Reds-Pirates game after a bench-clearing brawl, including a manager and bench coach.

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Vaping giant Juul faces another probe of its marketing

Vaping giant Juul faces another probe of its marketing

Their investigation will focus on smoking cessation claims and marketing practices.

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Kid cries over taxes in Monopoly game, says ‘it’s the worst part of the game’

Kid cries over taxes in Monopoly game, says ‘it’s the worst part of the game’

Taxes certainly aren’t fun for anyone, but one kid learned that lesson long before he actually had to pay any himself -- during a game of Monopoly.

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Billionaire summer camp: Where the rich, famous splash around ideas

Billionaire summer camp: Where the rich, famous splash around ideas

A-listers convene on coast of Sicily for billionaire summer camp.

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Lance Armstrong eyes million-dollar comeback tour as podcaster

Lance Armstrong eyes million-dollar comeback tour as podcaster

Lance Armstrong has once again peddled his way to the top of the mountain during the Tour de France, cycling’s biggest race.

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Holiday Inn to replace mini toiletries with bulk-sizes to cut waste

Holiday Inn to replace mini toiletries with bulk-sizes to cut waste

Your free mini hotel soaps, shampoos and other toiletries may be following the path of the plastic straw.

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Who is the rapper Trump keeps tweeting about?

Who is the rapper Trump keeps tweeting about?

Music creator and innovator, A$AP Rocky, still detained and on trial for recent arrest.

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NFL's Roger Goodell to answer questions in Saints-Rams blown call lawsuit: Reports

NFL's Roger Goodell to answer questions in Saints-Rams blown call lawsuit: Reports

Saints fans were outraged. A senator from Louisiana called it a “taint on the Super Bowl.”

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Plant-based meat vs. real meat: Which is better for you?

Plant-based meat vs. real meat: Which is better for you?

Dr. Marc Siegel gives his take on whether or not the meatless craze makes for a healthier diet.

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How some rich parents 'cheat' to cut kids' college bill

How some rich parents 'cheat' to cut kids' college bill

Parents in the Chicago area are reportedly giving up guardianship of their teenagers in order to help them pay for college, according to new reports.

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Was the women's soccer team actually paid more all along?

Was the women's soccer team actually paid more all along?

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has reportedly been paid more than the men’s team in recent years, according to a letter from the U.S. Soccer Federation published Monday. However, Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players in matters involving the lawsuit, called the letter "a sad attempt by USSF to quell the overwhelming tide of support the USWNT has received from everyone from fans to sponsors to the United States Congress.

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Mae West's red satin gown, gold tiara, and more to be sold at auction

Mae West's red satin gown, gold tiara, and more to be sold at auction

Hollywood star Mae West's collection up for auction.

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Celebrities take shots at becoming tequila tycoons

Celebrities take shots at becoming tequila tycoons

Celebrities have transformed into tequila tycoons by investing in the premium-tequila business.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame drama: Why his decision to fire 2 MLB legends is causing a dust-up

Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame drama: Why his decision to fire 2 MLB legends is causing a dust-up

According to a new report, Andre Dawson and Tony Perez may skip the ex-New York Yankee’s induction because he fired them from the Miami Marlins when he became the co-owner of the team.

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National Chicken Wing Day: Here are 8 wing franchises you can open

National Chicken Wing Day: Here are 8 wing franchises you can open

For fans of the saucy dish who want to take their love to the next level, opening a wing franchise might be a good step. If you’re not sure where to start, here are 8 chicken wing franchises you could run yourself, as suggested by Small Business Trends.

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Trump 2020 'Make Straws Great Again' push brings in big bucks

Trump 2020 'Make Straws Great Again' push brings in big bucks

“Liberal paper straws don’t work,” the campaign says.

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FBI arrests ‘Pink Lady Bandit’ bank robber suspects, bond set at $4M each

FBI arrests ‘Pink Lady Bandit’ bank robber suspects, bond set at $4M each

Authorities believe they have the woman seen in bank surveillance videos with a pink handbag demanding money from tellers in at least three states.

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Juul's been a leader in fighting youth smoking problem: Early investor

Juul's been a leader in fighting youth smoking problem: Early investor

E-cigarette company Juul Labs Inc. is marred in controversy over its marketing campaign that targeted high school students.

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The best and worst school systems by state: Report

The best and worst school systems by state: Report

As families are gearing up for back-to-school shopping and preparation, here are the states -- plus Washington, D.C. -- with the best and worst school systems according to WalletHub.

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Meghan Markle guest edits for British Vogue, interviews Michelle Obama

Meghan Markle guest edits for British Vogue, interviews Michelle Obama

Royals announce the Duchess of Sussex is the guest editor of British Vogue's September issue.

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Why Kylie Jenner's cosmetics line could be losing its luster

Why Kylie Jenner's cosmetics line could be losing its luster

Is Kylie Jenner's lip pump starting to slump?

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Beyond Meat craze: Here are 5 restaurants where you can order a plant-based dish

Beyond Meat craze: Here are 5 restaurants where you can order a plant-based dish

Ahead of Beyond Meat’s second-quarter earnings report on Monday, here are five restaurants where you can order Beyond Meat.

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Tesla to bring Netflix, YouTube streaming to its cars

Tesla to bring Netflix, YouTube streaming to its cars

Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla drivers will “soon” be able to catch up on their favorite Netflix shows and watch YouTube videos.

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

Inside a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that's hitting the auction block

Inside a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that's hitting the auction block

It was completed in 1940 and expanded in 1948.

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Saturday, 27 July 2019

Michigan millionaire is giving away $10K on Twitter in viral stunt

Michigan millionaire is giving away $10K on Twitter in viral stunt

“I feel like being nice,” he said.

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The woes of Jeffrey Epstein: How he maintained Wall Street connections while downplaying child sex accusations

The woes of Jeffrey Epstein: How he maintained Wall Street connections while downplaying child sex accusations

The FOX Business Network has spent the past two weeks interviewing various people in Epstein’s orbit.

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Warning: Pink rubber found in ready-to-eat sausage labeled '100% beef'

Warning: Pink rubber found in ready-to-eat sausage labeled '100% beef'

Approximately 48,681 pounds of ready-to-eat polish sausage with beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, according to the USDA.

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Friday, 26 July 2019

‘Lion King’ vs ‘Kimba’: How Disney’s live-action release brings up old controversy: report

‘Lion King’ vs ‘Kimba’: How Disney’s live-action release brings up old controversy: report

Critics have claimed that “The Lion King” has numerous similarities to “Kimba the White Lion,” a Japanese animated series created by Osamu Tezuka in the 1960s, which was syndicated by NBC around that time.

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More than 53K pounds of frozen meatballs recalled over undeclared allergens

More than 53K pounds of frozen meatballs recalled over undeclared allergens

Thousands of pounds of frozen beef and pork meatballs are being recalled because of undeclared allergens and misbranding, according to a Thursday recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Tim Hortons to sell plant-based eggs in Canadian stores

Tim Hortons to sell plant-based eggs in Canadian stores

Tim Hortons will be selling JUST Egg products in select locations in Canada, a spokesperson told FOX Business in a statement.

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Rapper drops tens of thousands on meal-delivery service

Rapper drops tens of thousands on meal-delivery service

If you've ever felt bad about how much you drop on food-delivery services when you really should just swing by the supermarket, don't. Chance the Rapper has you beat.

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Pizza Hut testing new digital order system eliminating human interaction

Pizza Hut testing new digital order system eliminating human interaction

Pizza Hut is offering customers the opportunity to grab their favorite personal pie by themselves.

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AI helping military, athletes prevent injuries via movement patterns

AI helping military, athletes prevent injuries via movement patterns

Sparta Science gathers movement patterns from different athletes and pair it with specific injuries to reduce the outcome.

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Saudi Arabia Crown Prince’s $500B city aims for futuristic ‘Jetsons’-like amenities

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince’s $500B city aims for futuristic ‘Jetsons’-like amenities

The Wall Street Journal reports the desert region has begun construction on its post-modern world aimed to “free people from stress.”

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