Business
Christmas candy already in shops
During the winter holidays, retailers become really busy.
MediumB1
~1,000–2,000 words · natural but clear · how levels work
236 stories in Business
Business, Politics
US states start lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook
42 states in the US have sued Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit says Meta didn't tell the truth about the risks of using its social media apps.
Business, Technology
Amazon testing robots that move like humans
Amazon is testing humanoid robots in its US warehouses to automate more tasks. The company says that the robots will give workers more time to help customers better.
Business, Technology
AI might need more electricity than a small country
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become quite powerful and popular.
Business
Inflation, shrinkflation and now ‘skimpflation’
Recently, some products you see in stores are getting smaller, but the prices you pay for them are staying the same. This is called “shrinkflation.”
Business, Entertainment, Science
Lego is trying to make more environmentally friendly bricks
The company Lego, famous for making colorful plastic bricks, has decided not to make those bricks from recycled plastic bottles.
Business, Nature
Fungus and humidity cause problems for Italian wine
Italy's wine grapes are in trouble this year.
Business
Man starts lawsuit because of fast-food restaurant's advertising
Last month, Frank Siragusa was interested in Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza after seeing pictures online. But when he bought one for $5.49, he felt it didn't look like the Mexican Pizza in the advertisements.
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Disney’s ESPN will enter sports gambling business
In 2019, Walt Disney Company’s sports media business, ESPN, had opportunities to work with sports betting companies.
Business, Entertainment
“Barbie” movie earns more than $1 billion
The movie "Barbie" has made history by becoming the first billion-dollar movie directed by a woman.
Business
Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year
The luxury sports car company Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year for the first time in the company’s history.
Business, Other
UK shoppers are buying less soap
Shoppers in Britain are buying less soap and personal hygiene products, according to data from major supermarkets.
Business, Entertainment
Hollywood is on strike, but Netflix is safe
Hollywood actors and writers are on strike. They are demanding better pay and job security as video streaming services and AI become more popular.
Business, Politics
Google will stop sharing Canadian news in Canada
Google plans to remove links to Canadian news websites from its platforms like Google Search, Google News, and Discover.
Business, Technology
GM decides to use Tesla’s EV charging system
Last week, General Motors (GM) announced they will use Tesla’s charging plug standard for electric vehicles in North America. GM’s decision comes after Ford announced plans to use Tesla’s charging plug last month.
Business, Sports
Messi confirms he will play in the US
Lionel Messi recently announced that he plans to join Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Business, Travel
Starbucks will sell its olive oil coffee in more cities
Starbucks will start selling its controversial olive oil-infused coffee drinks in more states and cities. These drinks, called Oleato, were introduced in the United States in March and received mixed reviews.
Business
Mars bars chocolate now in paper wrappers instead of plastic
If you buy a Mars bar from the British supermarket Tesco in the UK, you might notice something different. The usual plastic wrapper of the chocolate bar has been replaced with a new wrapper made of paper.
Business, Travel
Empty office buildings are a risk for the US
The US economy has a new problem. Companies are shrinking their office space because more people work from home now.
Business, Technology
Google says it will delete inactive accounts
If you haven't used your Google account for a long time, it's important that you start using it again or you might lose it.
