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MLB's deal with CBD company Charlotte's Web is a 'game changer': CEO

This week, Major League Baseball became the first of the four major U.S. sports leagues to sign a CBD sponsor. The league is teaming up with Colorado CBD company Charlotte’s Web for a multi-year deal that includes a line of MLB-branded products.

2 years ago
Twitter is the ‘single worst experience online; It’s awful,’ analyst says

Jefferies senior equities analyst Brent Thill has some very divergent opinions about Tesla and Twitter — and some concerns about the future of the social media company under Tesla CEO Elon Musk — if and when the drama-filled deal to purchase the company goes through at the end of the month.

2 years ago

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How Mariners president Catie Griggs is breaking barriers

The Seattle Mariners are in the playoffs the first time since 2001. But that's not the only history the franchise has made recently. In July 2021, Catie Griggs became Seattle’s president of baseball operations. She’s not only the first ever female president in Mariners history, she’s also the only female with the “president” title in Major League Baseball. Griggs, 40, recently talked to Yahoo Finance about her journey—and her innovative work with the Mariners over the past 15 months or so.

2 years ago
Cincoro CEO: Tequila market 'predicted to grow to about $15 billion by 2025'

It seems owning a tequila brand is the ultimate celebrity status symbol today. There’s Casamigos (George Clooney), Teremana (The Rock), Lobos 5 (Lebron James), Villa One (Nick Jonas), 818 (Kendall Jenner) and Casa del Sol (Eva Longoria), just to name a few. So when Michael Jordan got in the game, the GOAT set his sights on making nothing short of the “world’s finest tequila.”

2 years ago
Trulieve CEO on Biden's weed moves: 'Better late than never'

President Joe Biden pardoned everyone convicted of marijuana possession under federal law. The pardons apply to about 6,500 people who were convicted on federal charges and thousands more who were convicted in the District of Columbia.

2 years ago

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Manhattan's Seagram Building lures workers back into the office with 'The Playground'

Earlier this month, office use hit a post-pandemic high of just 47.5% within 10 major metro areas. At the Seagram Building on Manhattan’s Park Avenue, the percentage is far greater.

2 years ago
Central Park Tower penthouse is 'a new wonder of the world': SERHANT CEO

Within his decade-long stretch on Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” Ryan Serhant never saw a listing like the Central Park Tower Penthouse that hit the market this week — at an asking price of $250 million.

2 years ago
Automated bars will be an 'enhancement' of concerts and sporting events: Tended Bar COO

At Empower Field at Mile High, thirsty football fans will spend more time watching their new quarterback Russell Wilson do his thing—and less time waiting in long lines for a drink.

2 years ago
A Mickey Mantle rookie card shatters record. What's next for sports collectibles?

We have a new record. Nearly 30 years after his death, one of Mickey Mantle's 1952 rookie cards sold at Heritage Auctions for a whopping $12.6 million.

2 years ago
Life Time Work's health club workspace is designed for 'agile entrepreneurs': President

As workers began trickling back into their offices amid the pandemic recovery, employees at Life Time Fitness locations noticed a trend — customers working in the lobbies of the health clubs. President James O’Reilly told Yahoo Finance Live, “We were scratching our heads — there must be a better way we can serve these folks.”

2 years ago

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Pickleball is 'a game about patience,' NFL legend Drew Brees explains

Pickleball has exploded in popularity among all age groups — including a who’s-who of celebrities such as Bill Gates, Leonardo diCaprio, George Clooney, and legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees.

2 years ago
Pelosi trip to Taiwan 'does send a solid message,' Democratic Senator Jon Tester says

Pelosi trip to Taiwan 'does send a solid message,' Democratic Senator Jon Tester says

2 years ago
Inflation: Customers ‘are starting to be a little more frugal,’ Stew Leonard’s CEO says

As summer barbecues become more expensive, Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard's, has noticed that consumer behavior is changing.

2 years ago
3 drivers of the ‘critical lifeguard shortage in America’

Three reasons why there's a critical lifeguard shortage affecting Americans' ability to take a cool dip in the pool.

2 years ago
Streaming 'has become a different animal,' TV writer Shonda Rhimes says

Though extremely popular at one point, binge watching — watching multiple episodes of a show at once — is not what it used to be.

2 years ago

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Savannah Bananas owner details 'the fastest, most exciting form of baseball'

At the Savannah Bananas Grayson Stadium in Georgia, the Savannah Bananas are pitching a new, more entertaining form of baseball.

2 years ago
Return to office: 'There's no going back’ to traditional workwear, Mizzen + Main founder says

Americans are reluctantly returning to the office — albeit with a slightly different wardrobe.

2 years ago
More than half of U.S. teachers are considering leaving the profession: Survey

The U.S. could soon have a major teachers shortage on its hands.

2 years ago
NBA great Tracy McGrady's one-on-one league is trying to find the next Steph Curry

A new one-on-one basketball league traveling the U.S. bills itself as "'American Idol' for sports.”

2 years ago
Huda Kattan on NFT investing: I've made money and 'I've lost a lot of money'

The beauty influencer is now shifting gears and bringing her success to the NFT realm.

2 years ago

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MLB's deal with CBD company Charlotte's Web is a 'game changer': CEO

Twitter is the ‘single worst experience online; It’s awful,’ analyst says

How Mariners president Catie Griggs is breaking barriers

Cincoro CEO: Tequila market 'predicted to grow to about $15 billion by 2025'

Trulieve CEO on Biden's weed moves: 'Better late than never'

Manhattan's Seagram Building lures workers back into the office with 'The Playground'

Central Park Tower penthouse is 'a new wonder of the world': SERHANT CEO

Automated bars will be an 'enhancement' of concerts and sporting events: Tended Bar COO

A Mickey Mantle rookie card shatters record. What's next for sports collectibles?

Life Time Work's health club workspace is designed for 'agile entrepreneurs': President

Pickleball is 'a game about patience,' NFL legend Drew Brees explains

Pelosi trip to Taiwan 'does send a solid message,' Democratic Senator Jon Tester says

Inflation: Customers ‘are starting to be a little more frugal,’ Stew Leonard’s CEO says

3 drivers of the ‘critical lifeguard shortage in America’

Streaming 'has become a different animal,' TV writer Shonda Rhimes says

Savannah Bananas owner details 'the fastest, most exciting form of baseball'

Return to office: 'There's no going back’ to traditional workwear, Mizzen + Main founder says

More than half of U.S. teachers are considering leaving the profession: Survey

NBA great Tracy McGrady's one-on-one league is trying to find the next Steph Curry

Huda Kattan on NFT investing: I've made money and 'I've lost a lot of money'