US economy adds a strong 225K jobs; unemployment up to 3.6%
The Labor Department also said Friday that a half-million people streamed into the job market in January, though not all of them found jobs. That influx meant that more people were counted as unemployed, and it boosted the jobless rate to 3.6% from a half-century low of 3.5% in December.
The Labor Department also said Friday that a half-million people streamed into the job market in January, though not all of them found jobs. That influx meant that more people were counted as unemployed, and it boosted the jobless rate to 3.6% from a half-century low of 3.5% in December.
Tartine employees look to unionize, hold rally at 24th Street BART station
Tartine has four Bay Area locations-- three are in San Francisco and one in Berkeley. Employees looking to unionize and their supporters rallied in the Mission Thursday.
Tartine has four Bay Area locations-- three are in San Francisco and one in Berkeley. Employees looking to unionize and their supporters rallied in the Mission Thursday.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Bar faces backlash for Corona beer specials amid coronavirus outbreak
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
China announces 304 deaths, 14,380 total cases of outbreak as experts worry about economic impact
Figures from the National Health Commission released Sunday show an increase of 45 in the death toll and 2,590 in the number of cases for a total of 14,380, well above the number of those infected in in the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, which broke out in southern China before spreading worldwide.
Figures from the National Health Commission released Sunday show an increase of 45 in the death toll and 2,590 in the number of cases for a total of 14,380, well above the number of those infected in in the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, which broke out in southern China before spreading worldwide.
Apple temporarily closes Chinese stores amid coronavirus outbreak
The stores will reopen on Feb 9th.
The stores will reopen on Feb 9th.
After 105 years, Martinez refinery no longer owned by Shell
PBF Energy Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, will now operate the facility under the name Martinez Refining Co. LLC, and the $1 billion acquisition became official Saturday. The deal was struck in mid-2019.
PBF Energy Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, will now operate the facility under the name Martinez Refining Co. LLC, and the $1 billion acquisition became official Saturday. The deal was struck in mid-2019.
Agreement reached to keep FOX apps on Roku, in time for Super Bowl LIV
FOX has reached an agreement with Roku to keep FOX's apps on the streaming platform, just days before Super Bowl LIV.
FOX has reached an agreement with Roku to keep FOX's apps on the streaming platform, just days before Super Bowl LIV.
Facebook stock drops in after-hours trading following earnings beat
Profit and revenue both handily surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
Profit and revenue both handily surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
Papyrus greeting card stores closing amid retail struggles
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi Crown Prince
The phone of Amazon billionaire and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged Wednesday.
The phone of Amazon billionaire and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged Wednesday.
Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Survey finds men are more emotional than women at work
Results from a recent survey have found that men are more emotionally sensitive than women in work environments.
Results from a recent survey have found that men are more emotionally sensitive than women in work environments.
Payless ShoeSource emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Payless ShoeSource plans to relaunch its website and open some brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S.
Payless ShoeSource plans to relaunch its website and open some brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S.
Remote island off Irish coast seeking couple to manage its coffee shop and accommodations
If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a secluded island and soaking in the great outdoors, this may be the job for you.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a secluded island and soaking in the great outdoors, this may be the job for you.
Delivery workers sue over lack of independence, pay & benefits
Delivery workers are suing Linn Star Transfer Inc. claiming they're misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees and receive no minimum wage, no overtime and no coverage of business-related expenses despite having little control of their loads, schedules or routes.
Delivery workers are suing Linn Star Transfer Inc. claiming they're misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees and receive no minimum wage, no overtime and no coverage of business-related expenses despite having little control of their loads, schedules or routes.
Pampers unveils new technology that alerts you when its time to change your baby’s diaper
Lumi by Pampers is an all-in-one baby monitor system that tracks your baby's activity including their diapering needs.
Lumi by Pampers is an all-in-one baby monitor system that tracks your baby's activity including their diapering needs.
Alameda County officials call for statewide phase-out of fossil fuels
Newsom's recent regulations on fracking and partial ban on steam-injection oil drilling are first steps, the officials said in a news release.
Newsom's recent regulations on fracking and partial ban on steam-injection oil drilling are first steps, the officials said in a news release.
Boeing employees mocked FAA, discussed concealing 737 Max simulator issues in internal docs
A batch of emails and text messages show Boeing employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
A batch of emails and text messages show Boeing employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.