Pandemic brings new restrictions on restaurants and retailers as demand is rising
As coronavirus cases rise across much of the U.S., restaurants and retailers are again contending with new restrictions and staffing challenges. Unlike the initial virus surge, when much of the country shut down, this one coincides with rising demand.
Billionaire Steve Cohen's purchase of the Mets approved
Billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the New York Mets was approved Friday, according to multiple reports.
Yahoo launches its own smartphone for $50
Despite Verizon having an exceptionally prominent presence at Apple's iPhone event earlier this month, the telecom's Yahoo division has launched its own phone, the Yahoo Mobile ZTE Blade A3Y.
McRib returning to McDonald's restaurants nationwide: Here's when it hits menus
December is a great time to enjoy seasonal flavors like peppermint, gingerbread and … McRib?
Under Armour sells fitness app it bought in 2015
Under Armour is set to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to Francisco Partners for about $345 million, the company announced Friday.
Big tech, amid censorship, earns billions and dominates S&P 500
Big tech represents nearly 20% of the S&P 500.
Twitter shares plunge as user growth slows
Twitter had 187 million daily users, on average, in the third quarter, but below analysts’ expectations of 195.6 million.
Delta and pilot union reach agreement in principle to avoid furloughs until 2022
Delta Air Lines and the union that represents its pilots have reached a preliminary deal to avoid furloughs through Jan. 1, 2022.
Netflix hikes prices of its standard, premium plans for new and existing members
New members who sign up for the platform on Thursday will see the updated prices, while current users will receive a notification within the app 30 days ahead of the price increase.
Black franchisees at McDonald's file new discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, where McDonald’s is headquartered, seeks damages of $4 million to $5 million per store, potentially totaling more than $3 billion.
Delta, pilots union reach tentative deal to avoid furloughs until 2022
The agreement is subject to approval by union members.
Bank of America ends supplemental pay program as COVID-19 cases spike
The move comes a week after CEO Brian Moynihan stressed that the company's "number one" priority during the pandemic has been to "take care of the employees."
Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021
Starbucks Corp forecast 2021 earnings largely above estimates on Thursday, helped by strong online orders and a recovery in demand following the initial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart pulls guns, ammo displays in US stores, citing civil unrest
Walmart Inc. has removed all guns and ammunition from the sales floors of its U.S. stores this week, aiming to head off any potential theft of firearms if stores are broken into amid social unrest.
Apple CEO Tim Cook weighs in on COVID-19 stimulus package stall
As stimulus talks go nowhere, Mnuchin and Pelosi blame each other.
Apple's Tim Cook says iPhone 12 'off to a great start' as earnings top expectations
The latest model went on sale on Oct. 23 and is the first Apple smartphone to utilize 5G network technology.
Alphabet sales growth back as Google key for advertisers
Google parent Alphabet Inc returned to sales growth in the third quarter as businesses initially hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic resumed advertising with the internet's biggest supplier of ads.
California court rules Uber can continue pushing pro-gig worker messages
A California state superior court has ruled that Uber can continue pushing pro-gig worker messages to its drivers through the rideshare app.
CBP chief says Twitter locked his account for pro-border wall message
The acting head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday that Twitter had locked him out of his account after he sent out a tweet in support of the wall at the southern border -- a move likely to further fuel concerns about the tech giant’s alleged bias.
United to offer free coronavirus tests for some London-bound travelers
From Nov. 16 through Dec. 11, United will offer rapid tests to every crew member and passenger over the age of two on select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow as part of its transatlantic testing pilot program.



















