Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of stifling his activism. Greenfield and co-founder Ben Cohen said the brand’s independence, promised at the 2000 sale to Unilever, is being undermined, limiting their ability to advocate for social justice causes. The move highlights ongoing friction with Unilever, which recently spun off its ice cream unit, and follows … Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns, says parent company “silenced” activism

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment over reports that China has banned purchases of the company’s AI RTX Pro 6000D chips, affecting major firms like ByteDance and Alibaba. Huang described Nvidia’s China business as “a rollercoaster” and noted that U.S.-China geopolitical tensions and previous export restrictions have complicated operations. Despite setbacks—including a recent Chinese anti-monopoly probe—Huang emphasized the importance of the Chinese AI market and … Continue reading Nvidia CEO says he’s ‘disappointed’ after report China has banned its AI chips

Grocery prices in the U.S. have surged to a three-year high, with sharp increases in fresh produce, coffee, and meat—tomatoes up 4.5%, beef roasts 4%, and instant coffee 4.9%—driving many Americans to struggle with the cost of living. Factors include global tariffs, with about 75% of imported foods facing duties, including a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef. Meanwhile, some staples like peanut butter, … Continue reading Grocery prices highest in 3 years

Rivian has begun construction on a $5 billion electric vehicle factory east of Atlanta, spanning 2,000 acres in Walton and Morgan counties. The plant is expected to create 7,500 jobs, with production starting in 2028. Rivian will host a community event Sunday and a formal groundbreaking with officials Tuesday, emphasizing its long-term commitment to Georgia’s EV industry despite previous delays, 95.5 WSB Radio has reported. Continue reading Rivian kicks off construction of $5 billion EV plant in Georgia

Credit scores in the U.S. are falling at their fastest rate since the Great Recession, dropping an average of two points this year, according to FICO. Younger Americans, especially Gen Z, are feeling the most pressure, with average scores declining three points and 14% experiencing drops of 50 points or more. Rising delinquencies on auto loans, credit cards, and personal loans highlight growing financial strain, … Continue reading Credit scores drop at fastest pace since the Great Recession

U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in August, exceeding expectations, with July’s figures also revised up to 0.6%, the Commerce Department reported. Strong gains were seen in e-commerce (+2%), clothing (+1%), and sporting goods (+0.8%), while department stores, furniture, and miscellaneous retailers saw slight declines. The data, unadjusted for inflation, highlights robust consumer spending despite labor market concerns and rising prices, providing a bright spot for … Continue reading Retail sales surprise as Americans increase spending in August