Category Archives: Business

Mass Shootings Give Rise to Bullet-Resistant Backpacks

August 9, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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Steve Naremore, founder and CEO of TuffyPacks, fires nine rounds of 180 grain .40 S&W from his Glock handgun into a backpack seven yards away containing one of his ballistic shields, made of Aramid fiber ballistic material providing level IIIA handgun only protection, during a demonstration of the stopping ability of the product at the Shiloh Shooting Range, Friday, August 9, 2019, in Houston. His company produces some bullet-resistant backpacks but the bulk of his business is in removable ballistic shields that are inserted in backpacks. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

NEW YORK (AP) — Companies like Guard Dog Security, TuffyPacks and Bullet Blocker are peddling bullet-resistant backpacks for children in time for the back-to-school shopping season. But critics argue they are using tragedy as a marketing opportunity and exploiting parents’ worst fears. Safety is high on the minds of many parents, especially after two back-to-back…

August 9, 2019
Written by: FNN NEWS
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An African American family has fun flexing for the camera at Universal Orlando Resort.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Universal // Universal Orlando Resort revealed that for the first time ever during Passholder Appreciation Days, UOAPs can enjoy exclusive secret menu items across the destination from August 12 – September 30. One of the best ways UOAPs can celebrate Passholder Appreciation Days is by indulging in more than 30 secret…

August 7, 2019
Written by: Leyton Blackwell
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Church Street District which is one of the districts in the Orlando Main Streets program.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Small businesses play such an important role in the economies of cities, and without them communities would be very different. Orlando has taken steps to help promote small business growth and keep small businesses running. With the Orlando Main Streets program, small businesses and communities can look towards growing instead…

August 3, 2019
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Investors rattled by President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war with China drove another round of selling on Wall Street Friday. The latest losses marked the fifth straight drop for the S&P 500 and the worst week of the year for the market just seven days after the benchmark index hit an all-time…

August 3, 2019
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NEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards and loans in your name. But it’s hard to pin the blame on any specific hack, as the most sophisticated…

July 17, 2019
Written by: Jayralee Pina
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Apple's new emojis offer greater representation for those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and an even greater variety of funny emoticons. Image: Apple.

Cupertino, CA (FNN NEWS) — July 17th is National Emoji Day! What better way to celebrate this holiday with an announcement of a fresh batch of emojis from Apple? With the next major update bringing more animals, faces and food, these fun new additions to apple products are set to release as soon as this fall.…

July 8, 2019
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ATLANTA, Ga. – Get your cow costumes ready – Chick-fil-A is celebrating its 15th annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 9. On that day, any customer who visits a local restaurant dressed as a cow will receive a free entrée (excluding salads) at Chick-fil-A’s more than 2,400 restaurants nationwide. Adult customers who dress up…

July 2, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Nourishing Biologicals, a science-based skin care company created to fight and prevent skin damage that causes skin aging, announced today the official reveal of its first product line. Nourishing Biologicals’ four-piece Miracular Rejuvenation flagship collection of high-performance treatments, serums and moisturizers are now available for purchase through the brand’s website. Nourishing…

June 24, 2019
Written by: Randy Ross
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U.S. Marine rose from bartending to skyrocketing car sales and owning his own dealership. Photo courtesy of U.S. Marine.

WINTER PARK, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – “U.S. Marine,” the man who owns Sutherlin Nissan, pretty much started with nothing and turned it into the American dream. The bartender-turned-Florida auto industry mogul recently sat down with Florida National News and shared his story. And let me tell you, it’s not what you might expect. A few…

May 17, 2019
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President Donald Trump arrives at John F. Kennedy Airport Thursday, May 16, 2019, in New York for a fundraiser. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Caught in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump decided against declaring commercial war on America’s friends: The White House said Friday that he is delaying for six months any decision to slap import taxes on foreign cars, a move that would hit Europe and Japan especially hard.…