Subway’s franchisees allege corporate mismanagement
The largest fast-food company in the world -- with about 24,000 stores -- was once known for its rapid expansion mindset. Now, Subway is clo...
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Is a New Space Race on the Horizon?
Next week marks fifty years since Neil Armstrong took “one small step” on the moon’s surface. The Apollo 11 mission was an historic voyage,...
From Wall Street to Walmart, Businesses Embrace Pride
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the modern gay rights movement in this country. Over the int...
Business Leaders Find A Friend in Trump
How a little known group of business leaders is influencing the administration's policies on trade, business and the economy.
Murder! Scandal! Bankruptcy! The History of the Plaza Hotel
Since its opening in 1907, the story of the hotel has been the story of New York: a history littered with colorful guests, financial uncerta...
The Debate Over Rent Regulations
With just a few weeks left in the New York State legislative session, the future of rent regulations is still uncertain.
Trump Targets Huawei
The president has effectively banned U.S. companies from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant. What it means for national security,...
'Rabbit' Runs Away With Record Sales Price
A three-foot tall, stainless steel rabbit by Jeff Koons set the art world abuzz after selling for a record $91.1 million at auction. What d...
Where Things Stand Between the U.S. and China Over Trade
President Donald Trump has stymied hopes of a trade deal by raising tariffs on Chinese goods. In retaliation, China put additional tariffs o...
Hey, Big Spender: Presidential Candidates And The Race to Raise Money
Recent financial reports filed by the 2020 presidential candidates show vastly different amounts of money raised in varying amounts from man...
Field of Presidential Dreams
After months and months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden announced he’d be running for president in 2020. Already an early fr...
The Marvelization of Hollywood
"Avengers: Endgame" is officially opened at movie theaters across the country. It’s the most highly-anticipated movie event of the year and...
Uber Maps Out Its Future
Uber has taken its first steps to becoming a publicly traded company, following rival Lyft’s debut on the stock market last month. The initi...
Uncovering The Secrets of the Consulting Firm McKinsey
Much of the way influential consulting firm McKinsey & Co. operates is shrouded in secrecy. But recent reporting by the New York Times has r...
Paying to Drive in Manhattan
New York City just became the first city in the country to implement congestion pricing. As part of the effort to ease traffic and raise mon...
Google's Advertising Monopoly
Advertising has become a big business for Big Tech—and it keeps getting bigger. Google now controls a whopping 91 percent of the search adve...
Deal or No Deal, Time’s Running Out for Brexit
It’s been nearly three years since a majority of people in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. One of the arguments made b...
Extreme Makeover: Hudson Yards Edition
Hudson Yards is officially open to the public. What was once the site of warehouses, tenements, and rail yards is now home to the largest de...
Trump and Tariffs: Was it Worth The Fight?
It’s been about eight months since President Trump launched a trade war with China, and it looks like we might be approaching an agreement b...
Tax Season Shocker
If you're depending on a tax refund this year to pay loans, make a down payment on a car or take a vacation, you might be out of luck. Accor...