Comcast NBCUniversal and the Council for Opportunity in Education Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative”

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the launch of the “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative,” a new program aimed at strengthening STEAM preparation and digital skills among low-income and first generation-to-college students. Backed by a $1.5 million investment in cash and in-kind from Comcast, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks & Resorts, this cross-company initiative leverages the collective power of Comcast NBCUniversal’s family of brands to help ensure more young people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in today’s digital world. The initiative is a part of Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.

Working with the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC that promotes equity in college access and success through the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), three 10-hour STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)

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Fed decision, Apple union vote, Kroger earnings top week ahead

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce another interest rate hike this week as it looks to tame scorching-hot inflation. 

U.S. stocks sank on Friday after consumer inflation jumped 8.6% to a 40-year high and consumer sentiment sank to an all-time low as tracked by the University of Michigan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 880 points or 2.7%, while the S&P lost 2.9% and the Nasdaq Composite 3.5%. For the week, all three of the major averages fell between 4.6% and 5.6%.

Ticker Security Last Change Change %
I:DJI DOW JONES AVERAGES 31392.79 -880.00 -2.73%
SP500 S&P 500 3900.86 -116.96 -2.91%
I:COMP NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX 11340.024421 -414.20 -3.52%

FOX Business takes a look at the upcoming events that are likely

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Amazon Prime Members Sue Company for Ending Free Whole Foods Delivery

  • Amazon Prime members have filed lawsuits against the company for ending free Whole Foods delivery.
  • Prime members had the perk until last year, when Amazon started charging them $9.95 per order.
  • Recent lawsuits allege Amazon misled Prime customers in making the change.

Amazon Prime members aren’t happy their free Whole Foods delivery perk was eliminated, and now some are taking their frustration to the courts.

Several Prime members have filed lawsuits against Amazon for its decision to stop offering free delivery from Whole Foods stores.

In 2018, Amazon announced it would offer Prime members free two-hour delivery on Whole Foods groceries for orders totaling $35 or more. In October 2021, the company ended the perk, slapping a $9.95 fee on all Prime members’ Whole Foods orders.

In one proposed class-action lawsuit filed in late May, two plaintiffs allege Amazon “engaged in unfair business practices, breached its

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BBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience | Business

Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter in their lives over the summer season, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college or enlisting in the military.

Regardless of their plans, an everyday necessity most recent graduates share is to have safe, reliable transportation, especially if their plans include moving to areas with few mass transportation options.

While some parents can provide a working vehicle to their children as a graduation gift, other graduates embrace their first opportunity to purchase a big-ticket item with varying confidence levels.

Purchasing a vehicle is not a task to be taken lightly and includes hours of research, thought and planning. With limited funds and a short timeframe, many young consumers turn to online marketplaces to search for and purchase a vehicle. Others enter a car dealership and find themselves unprepared to close the deal on their chosen vehicle. Unfamiliarity with financial terms,

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Online Tools Keeping European Businesses Afloat Post-Covid

Having been tried and tested, it’s no doubt that online business is here to stay. Many customers have already seen how effective and convenient shopping from virtual stores can be. In fact, only a few would be willing to go back to the old way of doing things.

 

As the digital marketplace grows, you need the right tools to streamline your business operations. These tools will make it easy for you to collaborate with your customers remotely and manage inventories and files. They will also fasten your decision-making, giving you an unmatched advantage over your competitors.

Below are some of the best online business tools to help you to develop your store in the European market.

Business Name Generator

Creating a business name is an essential first step if you are just getting started with your online store. A good name should reflect what your company does and send a

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