The nickname game has been a staple of former President Trump's campaigns — from Little Marco to Ron DeSanctimonious, his monikers made headlines.
Why it matters: But now, as the former president struggles to shift his messaging toward a new Democratic foe, he's tried to launch a variety of labels for Vice President Kamala Harris — but they don't seem to be sticking.
The big picture: The Harris campaign isn't breaking any rules with the ads, which link out to actual news stories but display headlines favorable to Harris. These types of ads are common on Google, have been used by other political campaigns, and don't violate Google's policies, as Axios reported.
Molson Coors is divesting its four craft beer brands and shutting down its own craft label as the brewing behemoth exits an industry it once longed to access.
Why it matters: The whiplash further signals that big beer makers are no longer enamored with craft brands as that slice of the market posts negative growth for the first time in its history.
French prosecutors opened an investigation into a cyber harassment complaint gold medalist boxer Imane Khelif made after she was targeted by online lies and baseless scrutiny of her sex during the Olympic Summer Games.
Why it matters: The Algerian athlete was ensnared in a storm of online hate bolstered by mis- and disinformation over her sex after an early match in which her opponent stopped fighting after just 46 seconds.
In a shifting advertising landscape, rewards apps like Fetch are flipping the script on consumer data collection and targeted advertising, creating a new kind of data-driven ecosystem in which consumers share purchase preferences in exchange for rewards and personalized experiences.
DraftKings abandoned a plan to implement a surcharge on winning bets in high-tax states after its biggest competitor didn't follow suit.
Why it matters: Sports gamblers hated the idea, but DraftKings CEO Jason Robins had described it as "fairly nominal" and necessary to improve the company's profit margins.
Elliott Management ramped up its attack on Southwest Airlines, putting forward a slate of 10 directors and calling for a special board meeting to hold a vote on the candidates.
Why it matters: Southwest's leadership team now faces a tough and expensive challenge ahead.
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% in the 12 months through July, the smallest annual increase in more than 3 years.
Why it matters: Prices continued to rise at a mild pace again last month, the latest confirmation that the inflation shock is over. The new data paves the way for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, which could ease pressure on the economy.
EVgo, one of the nation's largest charging networks, is rolling out efforts to diagnose equipment issues in real time as part of a broader plan to replace outdated chargers and improve customer service, the company tells Axios exclusively.
Why it matters: While the number of public chargers continues to grow, many networks still aren't reliable enough to ease the public's charging anxiety — a leading concern about EVs.
