Ford, SK Innovation announce joint venture to build electric vehicle batteries in U.S.
Ford and SK Innovation have announced plans for a joint venture to build electric vehicle battery cells in the U.S. The cells will be used in the Ford F-150 Lightning and future models.
Microsoft plans to pull the plug on Internet Explorer
Microsoft said it plans to largely retire its Internet Explorer browser, adding to the digital scrap heap a product once at the center of one of the tech industry’s biggest battles.
The Ford F-150 Lightning was designed to make money
Ford's general manager of battery electric vehicles, Darren Palmer, said the Ford F-150 Lightning was designed to make margin, even with a starting price below $40K.
Susan Sarandon, AOC back McDonald's worker strikes for higher wages
Actress Susan Sarandon and prominent progressive lawmakers were among those who expressed support Wednesday for McDonald’s workers who staged strikes in cities across the country in a push for higher hourly wages.
Bill Gates' Jeffrey Epstein ties: What we know
Reports of a possible friendship between billionaires Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein have been stirring since the former Microsoft co-founder announced his divorce from wife Melinda Gates.
Ford cutting production, temporarily shutting down plants amid chip shortage
Ford is cutting back on production and issuing a series of temporary plant shutdowns as the automaker continues to feel the pain from a global semiconductor chip shortage.
First phase of Blue Origin rocket auction closes; highest bid at $2.6M
Blue Origin's first phase of bidding for a seat onboard the company's reusable suborbital rocket New Shepard closed on Wednesday and the company reported its highest bid at $2.6 million dollars and rising.
Google exec says Meet demand grows more than expected in new remote era
Google Workspace VP and general manager Javier Soltero on demand for Meet during the coronavirus pandemic and remote work.
Microsoft continues workplace behavior improvements
Microsoft's pledge follows 238 internal complaints from female employees about inappropriate workplace behavior filed in a lawsuit in Seattle federal court in 2015. Microsoft told FOX Business Wednesday that the allegations raised in the suit, which was dismissed last year, "do not reflect the culture of inclusion" that the company aspires to.
NFL's Russell Okung doubles down on Bitcoin investment amid slide
Russell Okung – the first NFL player to get a portion of his salary paid in Bitcoin – reacted Wednesday to the cryptocurrency’s dip over the last two days.
Unearthed internal Microsoft complaints claim women were ‘abused and degraded’
Newly-unearthed internal complaints detail how women working at Microsoft said they were “ignored, abused and degraded."
Ex-TikTok CEO seen as contender for Discovery-WarnerMedia streaming
While one source close to the situation cautioned that it’s too early to speculate and no decisions have been made, another noted that Mayer is friendly with a number of Discovery and WarnerMedia insiders, including Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav.
Lowe's growth lags Home Depot in home improvement battle
Lowe's Cos Inc reported on Wednesday a 25.9% jump in quarterly same-store sales growth that failed to match that of larger rival Home Depot Inc, signaling it was slipping further behind after gaining ground during the pandemic.
Bill Gates hits speaking circuit after divorce announcement
Bill Gates is back on the public speaking circuit after he and wife Melinda announced plans to divorce after 27 years of marriage.
Bill Gates transferred $850M in Deere shares to Melinda Gates: WSJ
Bill Gates transferred more than $850 million in shares of Deere & Co. to his estranged wife Melinda French Gates, according to a report.
Congress seeks Boeing records on 737 MAX, 787 production issues
WASHINGTON -Two key U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday they are seeking records from Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on production issues involving the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
Google Docs to suggest users write using gender-neutral terms
A new feature to Google Docs will soon be prompting users to write in more gender-neutral terms.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway shakes up investment holdings
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cut back on financial, energy and drug stocks but beefed up its grocery and wireless holdings while adding an insurer.
Under Armour shareholders can sue over sales disclosures
Under Armour Inc shareholders may pursue a lawsuit accusing the sports apparel company of concealing how it pulled sales forward from future quarters to meet Wall Street revenue forecasts, the subject of a recent regulatory settlement, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
'Woke' corporations called out in ad campaign; Nike, Coca-Cola in the firing line
Consumers' Research, an educational nonprofit dedicated to consumer information, on Tuesday launched an ad campaign targeting corporations over “woke” political narratives.



















