A cute cartoon duck can be the bearer of bad news. Stripe is laying off 300 people, or about 3.5% of its global workforce — and in emails to some terminated employees, the company accidentally ...

By Emily Schmall Fruit Stripe, the striped chewing gum known for its short burst of flavor, has been discontinued after more than a half-century, inspiring nostalgic tributes across social media.

Stripe accidentally sent an image of a cartoon duck to some staff in a layoff email, BI has learned. The company also sent some laid-off employees an incorrect termination date. Stripe laid off ...