Lake Tahoe Beach Requires Reservations for Summer Beachgoers

A popular beach on the West Coast will soon require visitors to make a reservation ahead of time due to overcrowding and an influx of tourists during peak season. Beginning August 17 through October 13, Sand Harbor State Park, a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, will initiate a trial period requiring beachgoers to […]

Elon Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI

Over three months after filing a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of going against its original mission, Elon Musk is dropping the suit. Musk was a co-founder of OpenAI but stepped away in 2018 and now owns rival AI startup xAI. He sued OpenAI in late February in California state court, alleging that the ChatGPT-maker was going […]

In-N-Out Has Been Quietly Raising Menu Prices Since April

One of the West Coast’s most coveted fast-food chains has been quietly raising prices in California thanks to a minimum wage hike — and most customers hadn’t even noticed. In-N-Out confirmed in a statement to local outlet KTVU this week that the burger chain has incrementally raised prices across the state in what the company […]

Sony Pictures buys Alamo Drafthouse theater chain

Interior of an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema theater. Alamo Drafthouse For the first time in more than 75 years, a major Hollywood studio will own a movie theater chain. Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse, the seventh-largest movie theater chain in North America, the company announced Wednesday. The cinema company was purchased from owners Altamont Capital […]

Fed Holds Interest Rates, Cuts Expected Through 2026

The Federal Reserve held rates at its Wednesday meeting as expected. The agency noted that while “Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace,” the overall “economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee remains highly attentive to inflation risks.” The Fed expects one rate cut before the end of […]

How Marketing Agencies Can Successfully Enter New Markets

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many marketing agencies, building a brand that is recognized across the globe for delivering world-class campaigns is considered the pinnacle of success. In the past, expanding beyond regional territories was something that only the major agencies could achieve. Today, advances in technology are breaking down geographical […]

How to Keep Value Flowing to Your Business Under Any Circumstance

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. To grow your business, you need to keep value flowing towards you. Value represents many things, including the solutions your product or service offers the marketplace, building relationships and getting paid. The problem is, many factors can limit your ability to continue to receive that value. It’s […]

Joey Chestnut Reacts to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Ban

The hot dog-eating community was mourning Tuesday when Major League Eating announced that fan-favorite and 16-time champion, Joey Chestnut, will not participate in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4. The decision was made after Chestnut reportedly inked a four-year, $1.4 million deal with Impossible Foods, a plant-based company that now makes […]

Goldman likes these stocks as U.S. consumer begins to face headwinds

While challenges are mounting for consumers, Goldman Sachs still has some names that it sees as smart picks. Analyst Kate McShane said continued wage growth should support increases in disposable income. A key question is how much that translates into discretionary spending versus higher savings, especially among lower-earning Americans. That is important to monitor amid […]

US inflation cools as interest rate decision looms

Consumer price rises in the US eased slightly last month, official data suggests, ahead of a key meeting where policymakers will publish their latest interest rate decision. According to the US Labor department, prices rose 3.3% in the year to the end of May, down 0.1 percentage points from the month before. Core inflation, which […]