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Barilla drops new pasta shape that’s fit for the fast lane

The iconic pasta brand is bringing Formula 1 to the dinner table. Barilla is shifting into high gear this race season with the...

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of...

Amazon sues over alleged $4 million scheme tied to fake refunds

The lawsuit says users paid up to 30% to an alleged fraud ring for refunds while keeping items Amazon says were never returned. ...

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

The cuts are expected to fall across Disney's traditional television businesses, including ESPN, as well as its movie studio. NEW YORK — The Walt...

Oaks Park looks to add new ride and begin nearly $40M park refurbishment

Oaks Park plans to add a new Drop Tower ride as part of a 20-year refurbishment plan of the historic amusement park. PORTLAND,...

Fire heavily damages Portland adolescent recovery campus under construction; no injuries reported

A three-alarm fire Saturday night heavily damaged 4D Recovery's nearly completed Adolescent and Family Recovery Campus in Northeast Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — A...

US manufacturer sets its sights on the moon, where it hopes to mine helium

Vermeer Corp. in Iowa aims to mine helium-3 on the moon, highlighting burgeoning private industry interest in space exploration. PELLA, Iowa — With...

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war, but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations. FORT...

IBM to pay $17M to settle discrimination claims tied to federal contracts

The Justice Department claimed IBM's employment practices considered race or sex in violation of federal contract rules. WASHINGTON — International Business Machines Corporation...

Amazon adds 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers, citing rising fuel and logistics costs

The 3.5% surcharge is set to go into effect on April 17. WASHINGTON — Amazon is adding a temporary 3.5% surcharge on...

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