UAW reaches settlement with federal government, ending multiyear corruption probe
Under the terms of the proposed settlement, an independent monitor would be appointed that would have the authority to investigate possible fraud and corruption within the UAW and to seek discipline against the union's officers and its roughly 400,000 members before an independent ethics officer or the UAW Trial Committee.
Lockheed Martin awarded $900M F-16 service contract
Lockheed Martin has won a 10-year, $900 billion contract involving a variety of services in support of F-16 aircraft, the defense contractor announced Friday.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
"At this time, we must find ways to incentivize people to follow guidance from the CDC, their employer, local public health officials, or school leaders," King wrote. "Unfortunately, some Americans are likely to choose to ignore public health advice and carry on their typical holiday traditions instead of remaining safely at home. While your platforms would likely experience greater traffic as a consequence of extending service, we encourage you to provide temporary service at no cost to non-subscribers as a way to encourage people to make responsible choices and safely navigate this holiday season."
Walgreens working to deliver COVID-19 vaccines with help from 35,000 nursing and assisted living facilities
Walgreens announced that it has teamed up with 35,000 nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, marking a "historic milestone and important step toward ending the pandemic."
Google lost $1.7M in ad revenue during YouTube outage, expert says
Google lost an estimated $1.7 million in ad revenue during Monday’s brief YouTube outage, according to online shopping platform LovetheSales.com.
Google delays return to office and eyes 'flexible workweek': report
Google believes the new model will help boost 'productivity, collaboration well-being'
Nearly half of adults say its been 'easier' than expected during coronavirus pandemic to adapt to changes
Nearly half of the adults around the world say it's been easier than they thought to adapt to changes they've had to make during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
‘Dune’ star Timothée Chalamet stirs speculation with ‘SNL’ sweatshirt choice amid Warner Bros., HBO Max deal
Timothée Chalamet may have inserted himself into the streaming war between Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.
Disney’s stock rises after monumental Investor Day announcements
Streaming might just be Disney’s saving grace. This seems to be the case for The Walt Disney Company’s stock following its Investor Day event on Thursday, where the media giant announced its big plans for Disney+.
Christmas decorations sell out faster than usual
And then, there weren’t enough lights for the tree.
Universal appears to troll Disney about new theme park addition
An Imagineer for Disney World recently showed off images of a new floating platform that will be part of one of the theme park’s new night shows. Based on a recent tweet from a nearby theme park, it appears that not everyone is impressed.
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit
Cook did not call for specific goals during his remarks but disclosed that Apple is assisting 95 of its suppliers to transition to renewable energy.
Walmart to administer coronavirus vaccines following FDA approval
Retail giant Walmart plans to administer coronavirus vaccines following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company announced this week.
California files to join US antitrust lawsuit against Google
Google has broadly denied wrongdoing in response to the government’s lawsuit and other probes.
Wayne Gretzky's rare 1979 rookie card sells for record at auction
Even in retirement, Wayne Gretzky can still set records.
Walmart preps over 5,000 pharmacies for coronavirus vaccine ahead of US approval
The federal government will allocate the coronavirus vaccine to states, which will determine who should receive the initial batch. Most states plan to give front-line health care workers and high-risk patients priority.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next three years
Big things are brewing at Starbucks.
Window opens for Virgin Galactic test flight from spaceport
The flight was initially planned for November. But it was pushed back because of COVID-19 restrictions stemming from the state's public health orders.
Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+
Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said the streaming service is on track to reach profitability in 2024.

















