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The dangerous symbolism of the Trump coins

Contrary to popular belief, Julius Caesar was not the first living leader to put his portrait on a coin. A couple of others beat him to it, including Persia’s Darius the Great. But the Roman emperor was the first to…
The battle over Ben & Jerry’s soul

In 2000, Ben & Jerry’s made headlines following a bombshell acquisition by Unilever, the multinational global consumer goods company headquartered in London, England. The partnership came with big hopes and promises. Together with Unilever, the Vermont-based brand would fortify its…
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in crypto fraud case

Alexander Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges. A plea agreement had called for up to 30 years. Mashinsky acknowledged illegally manipulating the…
TikTok has a way to bypass tariffs — but is it legit?

What American doesn’t like a deal, especially in this economy? Chinese manufacturers are banking on it. A slew of videos they have posted on social media amid Trump’s trade war claims that our favorite high-fashion and luxury brands are produced in…
We’re pausing before purchasing in Trump’s tariff era

Diane Boden, a Columbus, Ohio-based mother of three, can’t remember the last time she lingered in the aisles of a department store.  “I barely ever go to brick-and-mortar stores anymore, it’s a very rare occasion that I do that,” she…