NYC passes bill to make pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent, with more specific guidelines
The New York City Council approved a bill Thursday to make the pandemic-era outdoor dining program a permanent part of the city, with some restrictions, according to the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
2023-08-04 06:56
Taylor Swift urged to postpone LA shows as hotel workers strike
"Swifties" heading to Los Angeles to see Taylor Swift concerts this week may find a large number of staff at their hotels on strike when they get there.
2023-08-04 06:00
You'd have to work five lifetimes to make what your boss makes in one year, report shows
The gulf between a CEO's paycheck and their typical employee's has always been vast. But the advent of AI is already threatening to exacerbate that gap, enriching the C-suite at the expense of their employees, according to a new report from the AFL-CIO.
2023-08-04 05:57
Apple's sales fall for the third consecutive quarter
Apple said Thursday that its revenue slipped 1% to $81.8 billion for its quarter ending July 1, marking the third consecutive year-over-year drop in quarterly revenue for the world's most valuable company.
2023-08-04 05:48
Amazon sales surged 11% in the second quarter
E-commerce behemoth Amazon increased its net sales 11% to $134.4 billion in the second quarter as analysts monitor consumer spending in both the cloud and retail markets.
2023-08-04 04:26
Papa Johns' prices are driving some customers away
Consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending, and Papa Johns is taking a hit.
2023-08-04 03:55
Hyundai and Kia warn drivers of 90,000 vehicles to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling about 90,000 cars and SUVs in the United States and warning owners to park them outside and away from structures and other vehicles because they could catch fire.
2023-08-04 03:30
'Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde' plead guilty to money laundering
A husband and wife, whose eccentricities and alleged crimes earned them the nickname "Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde," pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $4.5 billion money-laundering scheme linked to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex.
2023-08-04 02:18
India's recent rice ban sent people into a panic. Here's what's going on now
Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-Basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities. The move has raised fears of destabilizing rice supplies in certain parts of the world and reportedly sent some US shoppers into panic-buying mode.
2023-08-04 01:28
Amazon Fresh grocery chain has struggled. See its stores of the future
Amazon has faced challenges getting shoppers to buy groceries in its Amazon Fresh grocery stores and recently laid off workers — but it's betting a new strategy and redesigned stores will be the answer to its struggles.
2023-08-03 23:28
Warren Buffett isn't worried about Fitch's downgrade
Warren Buffett is shrugging off Fitch Ratings' historic downgrade of US credit from the top AAA grade to AA+.
2023-08-03 22:46
Woman sues drug makers of Ozempic and Mounjoro over severe gastrointestinal issues
In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, a Louisiana woman is claiming she has suffered severe injuries due to her use of Ozempic and Mounjaro, which were prescribed by her doctor. T
2023-08-03 21:15