Sears, Kmart to close more stores across U.S.
Sears and Kmart have announced they will be closing more stores this spring.
Sears and Kmart have announced they will be closing more stores this spring.
Girl Scouts launch two new S'mores cookies to celebrate 100 Years
Girl Scout cookie lovers rejoice! In honor of celebrating an entire century of Girl Scout cookies, the company has added two new S'mores style cookies to the mix.
Girl Scout cookie lovers rejoice! In honor of celebrating an entire century of Girl Scout cookies, the company has added two new S'mores style cookies to the mix.
Macy's to close stores, cut jobs amid weak sales
Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
Macy's says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with 68 store closures after a disappointing holiday shopping season. The department store chain also lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
Trump's latest US corporate Twitter target: General Motors
In another tweet targeting a U.S. company, President-elect Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to slap a tax on General Motors for importing compact cars to the U.S. from Mexico. But GM imports only a small percentage of its Chevrolet Cruze small cars from Mexico, with the vast majority made at a sprawling factory complex in Lordstown, Ohio, east of Cleveland.
In another tweet targeting a U.S. company, President-elect Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to slap a tax on General Motors for importing compact cars to the U.S. from Mexico. But GM imports only a small percentage of its Chevrolet Cruze small cars from Mexico, with the vast majority made at a sprawling factory complex in Lordstown, Ohio, east of Cleveland.
George Lucas museum cliffhanger: LA or San Francisco?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) George Lucas is no stranger to epic struggles on the big screen, but he didn't expect one off-camera when it came to his art collection.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) George Lucas is no stranger to epic struggles on the big screen, but he didn't expect one off-camera when it came to his art collection.
Reports: Limited stores closing nationwide
The Limited is closing all of its stores, according to employees where items are being sold at deep discounts.
The Limited is closing all of its stores, according to employees where items are being sold at deep discounts.
Pay to rise for millions as 19 states increase minimum wage
It will be a happy New Year indeed for millions of the lowest-paid U.S. workers. Nineteen states, including New York and California, will ring in the year with an increase in the minimum wage.
It will be a happy New Year indeed for millions of the lowest-paid U.S. workers. Nineteen states, including New York and California, will ring in the year with an increase in the minimum wage.
Amazon makes patent request for airborne warehouses
Images of Amazon's approved patent for airborne fulfillment centers have gone viral.
Images of Amazon's approved patent for airborne fulfillment centers have gone viral.
15 Pasta Pomodoros abruptly close, employees notified via text
On the day after Christmas, the signs went up and a text message went out to employees: all 15 Pasta Pomodoro locations in the Bay Area would be closing for good.
On the day after Christmas, the signs went up and a text message went out to employees: all 15 Pasta Pomodoro locations in the Bay Area would be closing for good.
New California laws bump up minimum wage, tighten gun rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� A higher minimum wage, a ban on using "Redskins" as the name of a school team or mascot, and new restrictions on assault weapons are among the latest California laws taking effect with the new year: MINIMUM WAGE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� A higher minimum wage, a ban on using "Redskins" as the name of a school team or mascot, and new restrictions on assault weapons are among the latest California laws taking effect with the new year: MINIMUM WAGE
IKEA reaches $50 million settlement for Malm dresser deaths of 3 children
IKEA has reached a tentative $50 million settlement with the parents of 3 children killed in dresser tip-over incidents that led to a nationwide recall of Malm dressers. The parents of 22-month-old Teddy McGee of Apple Valley, Minnesota are included in the settlement. Teddy was killed by a falling IKEA Malm dresser last February.
IKEA has reached a tentative $50 million settlement with the parents of 3 children killed in dresser tip-over incidents that led to a nationwide recall of Malm dressers. The parents of 22-month-old Teddy McGee of Apple Valley, Minnesota are included in the settlement. Teddy was killed by a falling IKEA Malm dresser last February.
Uber self-driving cars may have trouble recognizing bike lanes
Though Uber insists that its paid passenger carrying, self-driving cars are not pilotless, it seems they may not see bicycles so well.
Though Uber insists that its paid passenger carrying, self-driving cars are not pilotless, it seems they may not see bicycles so well.
Mitsubishi recalls 50,000 SUVs
Mitsubishi is recalling more than 50,000 Outlander Sport SUVs because the rear hatch lift gate can suddenly fall on people.
Mitsubishi is recalling more than 50,000 Outlander Sport SUVs because the rear hatch lift gate can suddenly fall on people.
Facebook finally gets serious about fighting fake news
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news...
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news...
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee calls on Uber to park self-driving cars
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on Thursday called upon Uber to stop testing self-driving cars on city streets without a permit from state regulators.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on Thursday called upon Uber to stop testing self-driving cars on city streets without a permit from state regulators.
Lawsuit against FDA targets formaldehyde in hair care products
Two environmental groups are suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over a chemical used in hair straightening products
Two environmental groups are suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over a chemical used in hair straightening products
Yahoo suffers world's biggest hack affecting 1 billion users
NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo says it believes hackers stole data from more than one billion user accounts in August 2013. The Sunnyvale, California, company says it's a different breach from the one it disclosed in September, when it said 500 million accounts were exposed. That new hack revelation raises questions about whether Verizon will try to change the terms of its $4.8 billion...
NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo says it believes hackers stole data from more than one billion user accounts in August 2013. The Sunnyvale, California, company says it's a different breach from the one it disclosed in September, when it said 500 million accounts were exposed. That new hack revelation raises questions about whether Verizon will try to change the terms of its $4.8 billion...
Gov. Jerry Brown blasts Donald Trump's climate change views
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday blasted President-Elect Donald Trump's views on climate change just a few weeks before the Republican will take the oath of office.
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday blasted President-Elect Donald Trump's views on climate change just a few weeks before the Republican will take the oath of office.
President-Elect Donald Trump meets with tech leaders
President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some Silicon Valley leaders during the election campaign, strove to assure the titans of tech on Wednesday that his administration is "here to help you folks do well."
President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some Silicon Valley leaders during the election campaign, strove to assure the titans of tech on Wednesday that his administration is "here to help you folks do well."
American Express announces enhanced parental leave policy
American Express is the latest company to announce it's enhanced its parental leave policy. ..
American Express is the latest company to announce it's enhanced its parental leave policy. ..