Alphabet's Waymo launches autonomous taxi service test in San Francisco
Waymo, Aphabet's autonomous driving tech company, is testing out its taxi service in San Francisco.
Disney Cruise Line mandates vaccines for passengers 12 and older on certain cruises
In accordance with a new order implemented by the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is requiring passengers ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated for voyages to the country between Sept. 3 and Nov. 1.
Blue Origin to fly with NASA payloads amidst lunar legal drama
Blue Origin's New Shepard Mission NS-17 is slated to launch on Thursday morning carrying NASA payloads.
Rare Kobe Bryant photos made into NFTs, hit auction block
A handful of iconic Kobe Bryant photos went on the auction block as non-fungible tokens on Tuesday to commemorate and remember the late NBA legend on the day dedicated to him.
Disney reaches COVID-19 vaccine agreement with over 30,000 union employees
Disney, the Service Trades Council Union and the Actors Equity Association have reached an agreement on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for over 30,000 of the entertainment giant's union employees at its Florida theme parks.
Walmart launches delivery service to take on DoorDash and Instacart
The White-label delivery service, Walmart GoLocal, seen as a potential threat to delivery services such as Uber and DoorDash, already signed a number of contractual agreements with national and small business clients and is still selecting new business partners.
United Airlines completes first Afghanistan rescue mission
United Airlines has completed its first flight as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which is assisting in the effort to evacuate American citizens and personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan.
Braves sign 2 college athletes to NIL deals in MLB first
The Atlanta Braves became the first Major League Baseball team to strike name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with college athletes who aren’t playing baseball.
Olivia Culpo seemingly gives her business to American Airlines after dog fiasco with JetBlue
Olivia Culpo is seemingly giving her business to American Airlines after a recent disastrous situation with JetBlue.
Microsoft stock's record run being driven by Office 365 pricing and cloud
Microsoft is raising prices on its Office 365 product and the move is being hailed as savvy as a good poker play.
FAA to review Boeing employee reports of pressure over safety issues
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a broad review of how Boeing Co. employees handle safety matters on the agency’s behalf after some company engineers said they face undue pressure, according to an agency letter and people familiar with the matter.
The world’s hottest smartphone brand is Chinese – and it isn’t Huawei
U.S. sanctions have pummeled Huawei Technologies Co.’s smartphone business. A different Chinese tech company is reaping the benefits.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice lineup gets an in-store release date
Pumpkin spice is back in action at Starbucks.
Apple employees launch website to collect accounts of workplace discrimination, harassment
The group of employees are seeking stories from employees across Apple's businesses that will help "expose persistent patterns of racism, sexism, inequity, discrimination, intimidation, suppression, coercion, abuse, unfair punishment, and unchecked privilege."
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to go public through SPAC
Richard Branson's satellite launch company Virgin Orbit will make its stock market debut on the Nasdaq through a merger with special purpose acquisition company NextGen Acquisition Corporation II.
Ford Maverick gaining traction, has 100,000 reservations ahead of fall release
Ford claims the Maverick, which is slated to hit car lots in October, is the only standard full hybrid pickup in America.
Uber, Lyft hit by Prop 22 punch
Ride-hailing giants Uber Inc. and Lyft Inc. were dealt a blow after a California judge ruled California’s Proposition 22, which classified drivers as independent contractors, was unconstitutional.
American, Southwest airlines begin Afghanistan evacuation efforts Monday
American and Southwest airlines kicked off efforts Monday to help the U.S.-led effort to evacuate Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from Afghanistan.
NBA legend Bill Russell lists $2.6 million Washington home
The former Celtics star's home is located in a quiet, lush neighborhood outside Seattle on Mercer Island, a wealthy community on Lake Washington. The 4,250-square-foot updated Mid-Century Modern home includes four bedrooms, two full baths and two half-baths, according to the listing.
Southwest Airlines to assist with relocating Afghan refugees in the US
Southwest Airlines will begin operating domestic charter flights to help the Department of Defense relocate Afghan refugees in the U.S., according to a statement obtained by Fox Business late Sunday.



















