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Papa John’s is having a hard time with sales and blaming the NFL for hitting its bottom line. On Tuesday the pizza company, which has been a league sponsor since 2010, sliced its sales and profit forecasts. Papa John’s founder and CEO John Schnatter wasn’t shy about pointing the finger at who he thinks is […]
A 2yr old in desperate need of a transplant was denied the transplant from his father who is a perfect match because his father recently violated his probation terms. In the meantime AJ, who was born prematurely without functioning kidneys, was rushed to the emergency room to treat an infection, on Sunday morning (October 29). […]
Monday, Delta Air Lines announced that they will hire 1,000 flight attendants for 2018. Qualifications: Applicants must be 21-years-old, service-oriented and obviously, not afraid of flying. BUT…. there may be more to it because landing the job won’t be easy. CLICK HERE to read why. Source: Yahoo finance
Justin Timberlake confirmed that he will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show on NBC at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. A multi-talented actor and musician, Timberlake has won ten Grammys and numerous other awards. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he rapidly became a highly respected musician, winning two Grammys for […]
Three soda makers are being sued because their diet drinks allegedly make people fat. Six soft drink lovers, each of whom has struggled with obesity, claim the aspertame in the diet beverages made by Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple made them pack on the pounds rather than shed weight. Lawsuits were filed against […]
The leaders of America’s largest companies will soon only consist of three black CEOs. Early next year the longtime chief executive of American Express Kenneth Chenault, will retire. That will leave Merck, TIAA and JCPenney as the only businesses in the Fortune 500 with black leaders unless another company hires a black CEO. On top […]
Ford is recalling about 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America because of potential door problems. The company said Wednesday that in some vehicles a frozen door latch or bent or kinked actuation cable may cause a door to not open or close. If consumers are able to open and close such doors, […]
After a meeting between NFL players and owners, a decision has been made to let players kneel or sit during the national anthem without a penalty, capitulating to demands by the athletes for free expression but potentially further alienating fans who object to the protests and feel they are disrespectful to the flag and the military. […]
On Wednesday, the Boy Scouts of America announced huge plans for the future of the organization. One change in particular is to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts. According to the new plan, Cub Scout […]
According to new reports, during their fall meeting next week, the NFL owners are planning to review a policy that requires all players to stand for the United States national anthem. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Tuesday, the “owners will consider a rule change” amid a polarized debate surrounding those who’ve knelt during the anthem […]
