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Prisoners in the US are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands
A hidden path to America's dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source — a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country's largest maximum-security prison.
Most Americans Feel They Pay too Much in Taxes, AP-NORC Poll Finds
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
GM's Cruise Robotaxi Service Targeted in Justice Department Inquiry into San Francisco Collision
General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a gruesome collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.
What to Do if You're Concerned You Might Be Laid Off — or if You've Lost Your Job
If you're worried you could be laid off — or if you've lost your job — personal finance professionals and career advisers have recommendations for how to cope.
Ring Will No Longer Allow Police to Request Doorbell Camera Footage from Users
Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.
Backpage Founder Will Face Arizona Retrial on Charges He Participated in Scheme to Sell Sex Ads
Federal prosecutors in Arizona said Tuesday they will retry a co-founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com on dozens of prostitution facilitation and money laundering charges.
Disney Asks for Delay in DeSantis Appointees' Lawsuit, as Worker Describes a Distracted District
Disney this week requested a second delay in a state court case involving its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees.
Uniqlo Sues Shein over Alleged Copy of its Popular 'Mary Poppins Bag'
Uniqlo Co. has sued rival retailer Shein over a small shoulder bag the Japanese retailer said was an inferior and unlawful copy of its hit product touted as the "Mary Poppins bag."
AI is the Buzz, the Big Opportunity and the Risk to Watch Among the Davos Glitterati
Artificial intelligence is easily the biggest buzzword for world leaders and corporate bosses diving into big ideas at the World Economic Forum's glitzy annual meeting in Davos.
Samsung Vies to Make AI More Mainstream by Baking More of the Technology into its Galaxy Phones
Smartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.
Overdraft Fees Could Drop to as Low as $3 under New Biden Proposal
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3, the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers.
A Drought has Forced Authorities to Further Slash Traffic in Panama Canal, Disrupting Global Trade
A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes.
Disney Hopes Prosecutor's Free Speech Case Against DeSantis Helps Its Own Lawsuit
Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutor's First Amendment case against Gov. Ron DeSantis helps its own free speech lawsuit against the governor.
New List Scores TV, Streaming Series on Diversity and Inclusion
The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, and the executive producers creating them, are the subject of a new list that scores them for diversity and inclusion.
Starbucks Sued by Consumer Group that Calls Its Claim of Ethical Sourcing False and Misleading
A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Wednesday, saying the company's claim that its coffee is ethically sourced is false and misleading.
Regulators Approve New Bitcoin Funds in Move that Could Spur More Investment in the Digital Currency
The SEC said it gave the green light to 11 exchange-traded funds for bitcoin even though it only faced a deadline for one application. The agency said that would provide competition and a "level playing field."
Google Lays Off Hundreds Amid Cost-cutting Drive
Google has laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures.
Reclaim Your Privacy to Start the Year Off Right
Among the last things you want are to hear from an ex; to deal with an amorous stalker; and especially, if you're trans, to be hit with seasonal spam addressed to your deadname. DeleteMe can help.
SEC Chair Denies a Bitcoin ETF has Been Approved, Says Account on X was Hacked
The Securities and Exchange Commission said a post sent from the agency's account on X announcing approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund was "unauthorized," and the account was hacked.
Walmart Experiments with AI to Enhance Customers' Shopping Experiences
Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers' shopping experiences.