In a significant development within the corporate world, Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has announced his resignation after 47 years of involvement with the company. This decision comes amid escalating tensions between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, over issues related to the brand’s social mission and autonomy. Greenfield's departure is rooted in a deepening conflict with Unilever, which acq

The government extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025–26 by one day, from September 15 to September 16, 2025. However, many taxpayers still missed this revised cut-off. If you are among them, there is no need to panic, as the Income Tax Department allows belated returns to be filed until December 31, 2025. A belated return refers to an ITR filed after the due date. Accord

The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025–26 by one day, moving it from September 15 to September 16, 2025. The announcement came after the e-filing portal suffered major technical glitches, including login failures and frozen screens, leaving lakhs of taxpayers stranded. By the original deadline, 7.3 crore returns were filed, crossing last year’s record, but at least 1.5–2 crore taxpayers were still

Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 4 at the age of 91, left behind not just a legacy of timeless style but also a carefully planned future for his empire. With an estimated net worth of $11.8 billion, Armani’s will, made public by the Italian press, revealed how his foundation, family, and even global luxury giants will shape the brand’s future. The Armani Foundation inhe

A Chicago business owner is speaking out about the challenges she faces as crime and violence continue to impact her livelihood. Jackie Jackson, the owner of Fatburger in Chatham, has shared her story of struggle, resilience, and determination to keep her restaurant open while giving back to the South Side neighborhood she calls home. Jackson opened the Fatburger location at 825 E. 87th Street in November of last year. Since then, she has invested in extensive safety measures to pro

For a short-lived but historic moment, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison became the world’s richest man, overtaking Elon Musk after Oracle’s stock soared on the back of its booming AI cloud services. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, Ellison’s net worth touched $393 billion, surpassing Musk’s $385 billion. The sudden surge was tied to Oracle’s quarterly earnings, which revealed a massive jump in cloud revenue foreca

Elon Musk has once again secured the top spot as the world’s richest person, overtaking Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison after a dramatic shift in billionaire rankings. The change followed Oracle’s historic stock rally on Wednesday, driven by strong quarterly earnings and soaring investor confidence in its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services. At one point, Ellison briefly surged past Musk with the largest single-day gain ever record

India’s wealth has always been closely tied to family-run businesses, many of which span across generations. The latest Hurun India Rich List 2025 has revealed fascinating insights into which surnames dominate the country’s wealthiest business dynasties. According to the report, Agarwal and Gupta families lead the pack, with 12 families each making it to the list of India’s richest. This reflects how certain surnames continue to hold influenc

After six years of serving customers in Cranford, Witch Baby has officially closed the doors of its Eastman Street brick-and-mortar store. The closure, which came just before the busy holiday shopping season, reflects the mounting challenges faced by small businesses in New Jersey and beyond. Owners cited rising electricity costs and tariffs as the key reasons for the difficult decision, underscoring the financial pressures that continue to weigh heavily on independent retailers. Wi

Walmart has confirmed that its Neighborhood Market at 3112 Santa Rita Road will close on October 2. The store’s pharmacy will also shut down on the same date. Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield did not give a specific reason for the closure, but noted there are three Walmart locations within eight miles of the Pleasanton market including a full-service Walmart in Livermore and a newly remodeled Neighborhood Marke

Bravazo, the highly rated Peruvian spot named after a slang word for “excellent,” has opened a new home at 428 Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. The move follows a popular run inside Passion Pastry on Bernal Avenue, and early diners say the Main Street space lives up to the name with friendly service and crowd-pleasing plates. Founded by Lucho Blanco, Bravazo draws on family recipes and the flavors he g

Tesla’s board of directors has proposed an unprecedented compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that, if fully realized, could make him the world’s first trillionaire. The proposal, which is entirely structured around Tesla stock awards, will be voted on by shareholders on November 6. If approved, it would cement the largest executive compensation deal in corporate history and tie Musk’s personal wealth directly to Tesla’s transformation into a technology powerhouse.

With the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) completed, the Indian government is preparing a targeted relief package for exporters impacted by steep US tariffs. According to official sources, the Centre is working on a set of schemes designed to help sectors that have been hit hardest by the 50 per cent import duties imposed by President Donald Trump, which included a 25 per cent penalty linked to India’s Russian oil purchases.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major overhaul of India's GST system, effective September 22, 2025. This comprehensive revamp introduces significant changes, impacting everything from household essentials and food items to vehicles and healthcare products. The council has streamlined the tax slabs by reducing the existing four-tier system to just two primary slabs 5% and 18% and introduced a 40% slab for select luxury and harmful it

For decades, Publishers Clearing House was a household name, surprising families across America with oversized checks, balloons, and promises of financial security for life. But in April 2025, the company filed for bankruptcy, and those life-changing promises have now unraveled for many of its prize winners. One of the most striking stories comes from John Wyllie of White City, Oregon, who in 2012 was surprised with a prize that guaranteed him $5,000 a week for life. With cameras ro

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a series of new measures aimed at easing the compliance burden for businesses in India, with a focus on reducing the registration time for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and start-ups. Sources confirmed to that the new policy will reduce the MSME registration time from 30 days to just three days, streamlining the process significantly. In addition, a proposal for automated GST refunds for

Kroger shoppers in central Ohio will have something extra to look forward to this week as the grocery giant’s Columbus division rolls out a special one-day savings event designed exclusively for seniors. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, customers aged 55 and older will be able to take advantage of an additional 5% discount on their in-store purchases, a move Kroger says is part of its commitment to helping seniors stretch their budgets in meaningful ways. The company explained

Workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston have officially started their nine-day strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike, which began on Labor Day, marks the first-ever hotel strike in Texas by Unite Here Local 23, the union representing over 400 hotel employees. The action is part of a broader movement for better wages, safety measures, and benefits within the hospitality industry. Th

Dallas authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man, Jafeth Najera-Suate, in connection with a series of 14 armed robberies that took place throughout the city in 2025. Najera-Suate, who was apprehended by the Dallas Police Department, is accused of committing multiple robberies at gunpoint, primarily targeting businesses in various locations across Dallas. The first robbery occurred on March 1, when Najera-Suate allege

A Washington D.C. resident has admitted to defrauding the federal government of pandemic relief funds by misusing a large disaster loan meant to support struggling businesses. Jennifer May, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after investigators found that she fraudulently obtained $1,500,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loans, funds that were provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses meet critical expenses. Her guilty plea has set