California ballot initiative on gig workers could be among costliest in state's history
California Proposition 22, which would exempt gig workers from state labor laws, has yielded a slew of lawsuits and advertisements, making it one of the costliest ballot initiatives in the state’s history.
Nike to cut 700 jobs at its Oregon headquarters by 2021
Approximately 700 employees at Nike's world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon will be impacted by its "permanent reduction of workforce" by Jan. 8, 2021, according to an updated WARN notice issued to the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission's Office of Workforce Investments on Monday.
California mayors sign letter urging Gov. Newsom to reopen Disneyland, other major theme parks
Eight mayors signed the letter to the governor.
Facebook, Twitter to label candidate posts declaring premature victory on Election Day
Labeled posts will display a message from Twitter noting that “official sources may not have called the race when this was tweeted."
Banks eye election unrest but plan to keep branches open
Like droves of businesses around the nation, some of the country's largest banks are bracing for the possibility of protests or riots that may occur following the presidential election.
Nearly 1 in 10 businesses still planning layoffs for 2020
Nonprofit think tank The Conference Board found that almost one in 10 American businesses are planning for further layoffs during the 2020 calendar year.
Google ad costs, not its alleged monopoly, irks businesses
The Justice Department sued Google saying the company’s dominance in online search and advertising harms rivals and consumers
Starbucks targets new market, in coffee exporting Laos
The company said it plans to open the shop in the Laotian capital Vientiane by next summer
Uber Eats accused of discrimination over free delivery for Black-owned restaurants
Uber Eats started offering free delivery for Black-owned restaurants in June, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
US enlists pharmacy chains to vaccinate against coronavirus: WSJ
More than a dozen retail pharmacy chains have agreed to partner with the federal government to serve as Covid-19 vaccination sites under a plan developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
General Motors poaches Delta CFO to fill finance seat
Paul Jacobson, Delta's CFO since 2012, will leave Delta as the Atlanta-based airline tries to rebound from coronavirus-induced losses.
News-sharing social media site rejects censorship, algorithms
This social media site won't censor the news articles you share.
Watchdog group says Google gave California voters biased search results
Consumer Watchdog called Friday for the California Senate Elections Committee to investigate why Google algorithms had given voters looking for answers from the state's official election guide a biased take on ballot measures, including Proposition 24.
'Frozen' star Josh Gad donating to laid-off Walt Disney World workers
"Frozen" star Josh Gad donated money to Walt Disney World employees recently laid off.
Walmart returns guns, ammo to sales floor following brief removal
The retailer temporarily removed guns from visible locations amid unrest in parts of the U.S.
De Blasio won't block Mets sale to billionaire Steve Cohen
The mayor’s office had the authority to approve or reject the team’s sale to Cohen because Citi Field, the Mets’ home stadium, is located on public land.
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?



















