Ousted Live Nation Boss In L.A. Says He Was Silenced, Sues For $35M
A former Live Nation executive alleges he was fired after flagging inflated venue revenues and improper accounting; he filed a $35 million wrongful‑termination suit in Los Angeles.
Mamdani Gambles On City Grocery In East Harlem Price War
Mayor Mamdani has revealed plans for city‑owned grocery stores with La Marqueta named as the first site and officials promising cheaper staples without cutting worker pay. The idea has drawn both labor praise and skeptical coverage over costs and feasibility.
REI Showdown at Denver’s Riverfront Flagship
Union-backed REI workers have authorized a possible boycott of the co‑op’s Denver flagship and unfurled a 25‑foot banner at Confluence Park ahead of May’s sale. The dispute pits a small group of unionized stores and millions of members against REI management over pay and benefits.
Midtown Meets San Antonio As iHeart And Sirius XM Flirt And Stocks Go Wild
Preliminary talks between iHeartMedia and Sirius XM rattled markets Friday, lifting iHeart and knocking down Sirius shares while regulators weigh antitrust implications.
Label Snafu Has Bay Area’s Loard’s Yanking Ice Cream From Freezers
Loard’s voluntarily recalled dozens of 32oz and 56oz tubs after an FDA inspection found missing allergen labels. Return affected products for a refund or replacement.
Franklin Park Scores Sweet Win as Nutella Peanut Rolls Off the Line
Ferrero began production of Nutella Peanut at its Franklin Park plant after a roughly $75M upgrade, and jars of the new spread are hitting North American shelves. The company held a ribbon-cutting as local production ramped up.












