Ben & Jerry’s posted, “The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy.”
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Here’s why Wendy’s is ‘canceled’ – as far as Twitter is concerned
A Business Insider article detailing $440,000 in donations from Wendy’s CEO to President Trump’s reelection campaign sparked outrage on Twitter.
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash pause services in cities with curfews due to protests
Ride-sharing and food delivery services are suspending operations in cities with curfew orders in the wake of protests over George Floyd’s killing.
CVS closes at least 60 stores across 21 states. Call ahead, if you’re planning on visiting one.
The pharmacy chain confirmed that while several stores have sustained damage, no employees were hurt during the protests.
Target closing 6 stores ‘until further notice’ after protests compromise the safety of employees
In an update, Target announced it would close six locations in the U.S. until further notice.
Nike takes a social stand on race relations: ‘Don’t turn your back on racism’
As protests continue over George Floyd’s death, Nike took to Instagram Friday to post a socially conscious message: “Don’t turn your back on racism.”
Chase Sapphire members can redeem their points for groceries during pandemic
The “Pay Yourself Back” program will allow eligible cardholders to apply points to pay for purchases in grocery stores, dining and more.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Where teachers can get free food and discounts May 4-8
For Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins May 4 and extends through May 8, some businesses are offering deals from pizza buffets to cellphone plans.
Disney introduces face masks featuring Baby Yoda, Black Panther, Forky and more
Disney announced its line of non-medical, reusable cloth face masks featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters available to pre-order.
Report: Uber mulls laying off 20% of its staff as CTO resigns
The coronavirus pandemic has led to fewer rides for Uber. That has led the ride-hailing giant to reportedly consider laying off about 20% of workers.