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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.

Regal Cinemas is ditching Coke products and the internet is fuming

Regal Cinemas has announced it will no longer carry Coke products and some moviegoers aren't too excited about the change.

Tesla aims to build 500,000 vehicles per year near Berlin

Planning documents posted online Friday reveal that the U.S. automaker wants to construct Model 3 and Model Y vehicles at the site in Gruenheide, as well as "future models.".