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Some crypto with that Whopper? Burger King and Robinhood team up in sweepstakes

Burger King is partnering with online brokerage Robinhood in a promotion to award cryptocurrency to a handful of customers.  People who sign up for the fast-bood chain’s Royal Perks loyalty program and who spend at least $5 using its app can win Bitcoin, Dogecoin or Ethereum, Burger King announced Monday. To claim …

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FedEx, UPS and USPS holiday shipping deadlines are out

The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have released recommended ship-by dates for gifts to be delivered in time for the December 25 holiday, which lands on a Saturday this year. With supply chain snags slowing deliveries to both retail stores and home doorsteps — and the USPS itself slowing mail …

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Smith & Wesson to move headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee

Smith & Wesson is moving its headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee, citing the southern state’s “unwavering support of the Second Amendment” as well as its lower cost of living.  The decision to depart New England was “an extremely difficult and emotional” one, Mark Smith, the gun-maker’s president and CEO, said …

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These NFL teams are requiring fans to get vaccinated before entering their stadiums

As cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 continue to surge across the U.S., some NFL teams are requiring fans to be vaccinated before entering their stadiums. The new regulations mean that thousands of football fans will now need more than an admission ticket to see their favorite gridiron stars.  …

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Jury orders Walmart to pay $125 million after it fired worker with Down syndrome

Walmart Inc. lost a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin when a jury sided with a sales associate who has Down syndrome and alleged that the company fired her because of her disability. Marlo Spaeth worked for Walmart for about 16 years before she was fired from its Manitowoc store in 2015 …

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Harry Morton has died: Founder of Pink Taco dies at 38 — cause of death not yet known

Harry Morton, the founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, was found dead Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Morton was 38. Morton was found unconscious in his home in Beverly Hills by his younger brother, according to People. Morton was pronounced dead at the scene, according a statement from the Beverly …

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AT&T

Editor’s Note: Read an updated story about Tuesday’s decision here. The fate of AT&T’s $85 billion bid to acquire Time Warner is set to be revealed Tuesday afternoon, when a federal judge announces his decision in a case that pits Big Media against the Justice Department. The case is unusual …

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