Why it matters: Typically, ideas like these are tough to turn into reality, but next year when the Trump tax cuts expire, Congress will likely pass some kind of new tax bill.
The estate of the late "Hold On, I'm Coming" songwriter Isaac Hayes says it is suing former President Trump, alleging 134 counts of copyright infringement after asking the campaign to refrain from using the hit song.
The big picture: The Hayes estate is the latest in a list of more than a dozen musicians, music groups and estates to distance popular catalogs from Trump presidential campaigns.
Real estate brokers may have to sing for their suppers after new rules on commissions kick in Saturday, Aug. 17.
Why it matters: That could prove especially tough for what Business Insider calls the country's "glut of mediocre Realtors," including amateurs and those whose services might not be worth the price to homebuyers.
Incoming Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's new pay package has prompted raised eyebrows and eye emojis this week.
The intrigue: Luring the rising star away from Chipotle wasn't going to be cheap. And it's his success at the burrito chain — reflected in its share appreciation — that's helping to fatten his number at Starbucks.
By the numbers: There are multiple components of the offer that helped sway Niccol, including:
$1.6 million per year: This is his initial base salary, 23% more than at Chipotle last year.
$10 million: This is his sign-on bonus, part of which is meant to cover cash incentive awards and equity that would have vested within the year at Chipotle.
"Deadpool & Wolverine," from Disney's Marvel Studios, became the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history this week at global box offices, surpassing the record held by "Joker."
Why it matters: Disney's "Inside Out 2" also crossed $1 billion globally at the box office earlier this summer, cementing the media giant's status as the only one ever to produce back-to-back $1 billion releases in a single year, Axios has previously reported.
A federal judge granteda temporary injunction against an upcoming streaming joint venture formed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery after a rival streamer sued it on antitrust grounds.
Why it matters: The companies' Venu Sports was supposed to launch later this month but now faces an uncertain future.
Why it matters: By most measures, the two candidates could not be more different — yet former President Trump and Vice President Harris agree that high prices are the economy's central issue.
It's been more than six years since FanDuel merged with European gaming company Paddy Power Betfair, a seminal moment in forging the U.S. sports betting market.
But a legal fight over that deal is just ramping up.
Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Why it matters:Instant drone delivery only makes economic sense if it can be done at scale, and Dallas is emerging as the capital of drone delivery in America.
Edgar Bronfman Jr. is in talks with multiple parties about advancing a bid for Paramount Global's parent company, sources tell Axios.
Why it matters: A Bronfman bid would complicate Paramount's existing $8 billion agreement to merge with Skydance Media, and add further drama to the already long and complicated sale process.
The share of job listings that advertise remote or hybrid work has declined from its 2022 peak, but is still far greater than pre-pandemic levels, per data from jobs site Indeed.
Why it matters: The prevalence of remote work is declining, as the labor market weakens.
