Conservatives are calling for a boycott of department store Kohl’s over its refusal to sponsor the Republican National Convention, which is being held in the state where the retailer is headquartered. Some posters have even pledged to “Bud Light the f*** out of” Kohl’s in reference to the boycott that took a massive bite of […]
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has ended its 20-year funding partnership with sponsors Baillie Gifford following pressure from climate campaigners. The investment company, which is based in Edinburgh, has been criticised by campaign group Fossil Free Books for its investments in fossil fuels. The group has previously claimed the company “currently has between £2.5-5 billion […]
TOKYO (AP) — Vehicle manufacturer Toyota is set to end its massive sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee after this year’s Paris Olympics, according to reports in Japan. Toyota has a contract through the 2024 Paris Games, which was reported to be valued at $835 million when it was announced in 2015. It included […]
May 25—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY KHS KHS shelter dog Mei Mei says Aloha to customer service representative Natalie before flying to the mainland to join her adoptive family. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY KHS Corn Chowder with Kauai Humane Society customer service representative Natalie. Corn Chowder found a […]
By Daniel Wiessner and Ted Hesson (Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Texas on Friday rejected a challenge by Republican-led states to a Biden administration program that allows hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to apply for emergency entry into the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Drew Tipton in […]
Cork GAA and Supervalu have agreed a 10-year deal over the sponsorship of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The stadium will be renamed Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the duration of the partnership, with the naming rights to be finalised at a special meeting of County Board’s delegates on Thursday. The supermarket chain is part of the […]
The coming to an end of Ulster Rugby’s sponsorship deal with Kingspan has been welcomed by the Grenfell disaster’s bereaved and survivors group. After two decades with the club, Kingspan has “signalled its intention” to conclude its association with the club on a phased basis by June 2025. Ulster Rugby has been criticised for their […]