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Clashes Between Companies and Workers Have Put the Labor Back in This Year's Labor Day Weekend
The activist roots of Labor Day are especially visible this year as unions challenge how workers are treated — from Hollywood to the auto production lines of Detroit.
Big Gay Ice Cream in the Middle of Legal Freeze
The owners behind the big gay brand are locked in a legal freeze with one accusing the other of mismanagement and loan fraud.
China's Baidu Makes AI Chatbot Ernie Bot Publicly Available
Chinese search engine and artificial intelligence firm Baidu made its ChatGPT-equivalent language model fully available to the public Thursday, raising the company's stock price by over 3%.
How to Avoid the No. 1 Text Message Scam Putting your Money at Risk
Here's how to protect your money from text message scams impersonating your financial institution.
Tesla Allows No-hands Driving with Autopilot for Longer Periods. U.S. Regulators Have Questions
Tesla is allowing some drivers to use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, drawing concern from U.S. safety regulators.
Millions More Workers Would be Entitled to Overtime Pay Under a Proposed Biden Administration Rule
The Biden administration will propose a new rule Wednesday that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort.
CNN Names Mark Thompson, Former BBC and New York Times Executive, As its New Leader
CNN is bringing in a former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times in an attempt to turn around a news organization that has burned through two leaders and bled viewers over the past two years.
Amazon CEO: 'Not Going [to] Work Out' for Employees who Defy Return-to-office Policy
Amazon employees have been pushing back against the company's return-to-office policy for months — and it seems CEO Andy Jassy has had enough.
Hollywood Strikes Leave Few Corners of Entertainment Industry Unscathed
From studio rentals and set construction to dry cleaning for costumes and transportation to sets, it's hard to find a corner of the Los Angeles economy that has entirely escaped the reverberations.
Backpage Founder Faces 2nd Trial over what Prosecutors Say was a Scheme to Sell Sex Through Ad Sales
A founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com will face his second trial on charges of facilitating prostitution and laundering money in what authorities say was a scheme to knowingly sell ads for sex on the site.
Amazon is Raising Free-shipping Minimums for Some Customers who Don't Have Prime Memberships
To qualify for no-cost deliveries, some Amazon customers who don't have Prime memberships now need to spend $35, up from $25 previously.
Alice Cooper's Anti-Trans Comments Cost Him Makeup Partnership
Rocker Alice Cooper parroted a volley of anti-trans talking points in a recent interview, prompting Vampyre Cosmetics to jettison their partnership.
Top U.S. and Chinese Commerce Officials Express Support for Easier Trade, but Deep Differences Remain
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart expressed a desire to improve trade conditions on Monday, as Raimondo began a visit to Beijing aimed at warming chilly relations.
Fran Drescher Says Actors' Strike an 'Inflection Point' that Goes Beyond Hollywood
Fran Drescher believes the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside them, or the entertainment industry.
Maui County Sues Utility, Alleging Negligence over Fires that Ravaged Lahaina
Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions.
Workers in Disney World District Criticize DeSantis Appointees' Decision to Eliminate Free Passes
During a monthly board meeting, several current and former district firefighters spoke emotionally about how the free passes to Disney parks were a benefit for them and their families.
Free Disney World Passes is Latest Front in War Between Disney and DeSantis Appointees
Already involved in two lawsuits with Disney, Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to a board that oversees Disney World's governing district on Monday launched a battle against the company on a new front.
Investment Scams are Everywhere on Social Media. Here's How to Spot One
Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year.
In Hawaii, Concerns over 'Climate Gentrification' Rise after Devastating Maui Fires
There are concerns that Hawaii will become an example of "climate gentrification," when it becomes harder for local people to afford housing in safer areas after a climate-amped disaster.
Hawaii Governor Vows to Block Land Grabs as Fire-ravaged Maui Rebuilds
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed "to keep the land in local people's hands" after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community.