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Elon Musk's Tweeting Style Seizes Spotlight in Tesla Trial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's impulsive and sometimes inflammatory usage of Twitter took center stage Wednesday in a trial focused on whether he misled investors with 2018 tweets.
War on Drugs Locked Him Up; Now He's a Cannabis Entrepreneur
At age 50, Roland Conner has opened the state's first legal cannabis dispensary to be run by someone previously punished under New York's old, prohibitionist drug laws.
Elon Musk Defiantly Defends Himself in Tesla Tweet Trial
Elon Musk returned to federal court and defiantly insisted Tuesday he could have pulled off a buyout of Tesla, had he wanted.
Mars Pauses Using M&Ms 'Spokescandies,' Enlists Maya Rudolph
Mars says it's pausing using its trademark M&M's spokescandies and has enlisted actor and comedian Maya Rudolph to star in its marketing efforts, including its Super Bowl ad campaign.
3M Cutting about 2,500 Manufacturing Jobs Globally
3M, maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics, is cutting about 2,500 manufacturing jobs worldwide as it looks to align itself with adjusted production volumes.
Elon Musk: Tweets about Taking Tesla Private Weren't Fraud
Elon Musk returned to federal court Monday in San Francisco, testifying that he believed he had locked up financial backing to take Tesla private during 2018 meetings.
Biden's Next Climate Hurdle: Enticing Americans to Buy Green
President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task.
Tyson, Others, Lose Oklahoma Lawsuit over Poultry Pollution
The world's largest poultry producer, Tyson Foods, is among nearly a dozen poultry companies that have less than two months to reach agreement with the state of Oklahoma on how to clean a watershed.
Flavored Cannabis Marketing is Criticized for Targeting Kids
As cannabis shops proliferate across the country, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children.
Job Cuts in Tech Sector Spread, Microsoft Lays Off 10,000
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Elon Musk Depicted as Liar, Visionary in Tesla Tweet Trial
Elon Musk was depicted Wednesday as either a liar who callously jeopardized the savings of "regular people" or a well-intentioned visionary as attorneys delivered opening statements at a trial.
Genesis Global: The Downfall of a UK Gambling Giant
The downfall of one of the UK's most popular gambling operators still surprised many. The timeline of events, however, makes clear that filing for bankruptcy was on the table early on.
On the Rise: Actor John Toon Makes His Mark in Hilarious 'Pooph' Ad
There may not be a funnier and more dynamic personality pushing a product than John Toon, the buff, bearded, fast-talking spokesperson for Pooph, the odor eliminator that is so safe he sprays it in his mouth.
Jury Selected for Elon Musk Trial about Tesla Buyout Tweets
A jury was seated Tuesday to hear a trial that will determine whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk cheated investors by asserting in 2018 tweets that he had lined up financing to take the electric automaker private.
EU Outlines Plan for Clean Tech Future Boosted by Subsidies
The European Union pushed forward with a clean tech industrial plan which not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival.
Elon Musk's Next Drama: A Trial over his Tweets about Tesla
While still grappling with the fallout from a company he did take private, beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk is now facing a trial over a company he didn't.
Business Trusted Most in a More Polarized World, Report Says
People worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than other institutions like governments, nonprofits and the media.
Bank to Pay $31M Redlining Settlement, DOJ's Largest Ever
The Justice Department accused Los Angeles-based City National Bank on Thursday of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities.
EU Court: Tourists May Get Refunds over COVID Measures
Travelers whose package tours were ruined by the imposition of restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic may be entitled to at least a partial refund, the European Union's highest court said.
New, Taller Barbie Doll Is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3
Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again, this time into a version for children as young as 3.