Grocery store has no-Spanish language policy; faces federal lawsuit
A grocery store in San Diego subjected Hispanic employees to harassment and a hostile work environment by implementing a no-Spanish language policy, federal officials said Thursday.
A grocery store in San Diego subjected Hispanic employees to harassment and a hostile work environment by implementing a no-Spanish language policy, federal officials said Thursday.
Murphy signs workaround of federal tax overhaul into law
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Aiming to cushion the effect of the federal tax overhaul's limit on state and local tax deductions, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into law a bill letting people deduct their property tax bills as charitable contributions.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Aiming to cushion the effect of the federal tax overhaul's limit on state and local tax deductions, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into law a bill letting people deduct their property tax bills as charitable contributions.
Crab concerns: Maryland seafood trade workforce nearly halved by Trump visa lottery
Nearly half of the crab houses in Maryland have no workers to pick crab meat after their mostly Mexican workers failed to get visas.
Nearly half of the crab houses in Maryland have no workers to pick crab meat after their mostly Mexican workers failed to get visas.
Shopping deals: What to buy in May
The months of May and June are both full of sales thanks to Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Memorial Day.
The months of May and June are both full of sales thanks to Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Memorial Day.
Kroger ground beef among 35,000 lbs. in meat recalled
More than 35,000 lbs. of raw ground beef have been recalled by JBS USA, Inc. because it could be contaminated with hard plastics, the USDA reports.
More than 35,000 lbs. of raw ground beef have been recalled by JBS USA, Inc. because it could be contaminated with hard plastics, the USDA reports.
Hawaii set to ban sale of some sunscreens that harm coral
HONOLULU (AP) - Many sunscreen makers could soon be forced to change their formulas or be banned from selling the lotions in Hawaii.
HONOLULU (AP) - Many sunscreen makers could soon be forced to change their formulas or be banned from selling the lotions in Hawaii.
Beware of 'spy cams' when house hunting
These days, many people use Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and recordings inside their homes. Watching what is going while you're not there can provide peace of mind.
These days, many people use Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and recordings inside their homes. Watching what is going while you're not there can provide peace of mind.
Arizona approves big teacher raises, ends strike
Arizona lawmakers pulled an all-nighter Thursday to enact a budget that provides big raises for many of the state's striking teachers, ending the six-day walkout that kept more than a million public school students out of the classroom.
Arizona lawmakers pulled an all-nighter Thursday to enact a budget that provides big raises for many of the state's striking teachers, ending the six-day walkout that kept more than a million public school students out of the classroom.
Twitter: Users should change their passwords due to bug
Twitter said Thursday it has found a bug and recommends that everyone who uses its platform change their password.
Twitter said Thursday it has found a bug and recommends that everyone who uses its platform change their password.
Robot fast-food chefs: Hype or a sign of industry change?
Robots can't yet bake a souffle or fold a burrito, but a new restaurant in Boston is employing what it calls a "never-before-seen robotic kitchen" to cook up ingredients and spout them into a bowl. Seven autonomously swirling cooking pots hum behind the counter at Spyce, which opened Thursday in the city's downtown.
Robots can't yet bake a souffle or fold a burrito, but a new restaurant in Boston is employing what it calls a "never-before-seen robotic kitchen" to cook up ingredients and spout them into a bowl. Seven autonomously swirling cooking pots hum behind the counter at Spyce, which opened Thursday in the city's downtown.
Tesla's record net loss in 1st quarter, fast-burn through is raising questions
Tesla's record net loss in the first quarter and fast-burn through millions of dollars is raising questions about the company's ability to pay all its bills.
Tesla's record net loss in the first quarter and fast-burn through millions of dollars is raising questions about the company's ability to pay all its bills.
'Extreme cut-out' jeans sell for $168, draw mixed reactions
Just when we thought that “buttless jeans,” "thong jeans" and "show stopping" denim thongs were behind us, a retailer is making headlines yet again for a pair of high-priced and barely-there denim pants.
Just when we thought that “buttless jeans,” "thong jeans" and "show stopping" denim thongs were behind us, a retailer is making headlines yet again for a pair of high-priced and barely-there denim pants.
Man sentenced for failing to declare stolen money on taxes
A Connecticut man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer and then failed to pay taxes on the pilfered money has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to filing false tax returns.
A Connecticut man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer and then failed to pay taxes on the pilfered money has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to filing false tax returns.
Cambridge Analytica shutting down amid Facebook data-sharing scandal, reports say
Cambridge Analytica, the marketing research company at the heart of the Facebook data breach, is shutting down, according to media reports.
Cambridge Analytica, the marketing research company at the heart of the Facebook data breach, is shutting down, according to media reports.
FDA warning: Vaping liquids look like juice boxes, candy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Liquid nicotine products that look like juice boxes, candies and other kids' snacks came under government scrutiny Tuesday, as health authorities warned they could pose a danger to children.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Liquid nicotine products that look like juice boxes, candies and other kids' snacks came under government scrutiny Tuesday, as health authorities warned they could pose a danger to children.
United Airlines will resume shipping pets, but with some breeds barred
United Airlines plans to resume shipping pets as cargo in July but will ban animals such as snub-nosed dogs that face bigger health risks during flights.
United Airlines plans to resume shipping pets as cargo in July but will ban animals such as snub-nosed dogs that face bigger health risks during flights.
Budweiser releases new beer based on George Washington's handwritten recipe
Budweiser has revealed its newest addition to the Reserve Collection – a Freedom Reserve Red Lager inspired by a recipe handwritten by first president George Washington.
Budweiser has revealed its newest addition to the Reserve Collection – a Freedom Reserve Red Lager inspired by a recipe handwritten by first president George Washington.
Desperate to hire, more businesses open door to pot smokers
Employers are quietly taking what once would have been a radical step: They're dropping marijuana from the drug tests they require of prospective employees.
Employers are quietly taking what once would have been a radical step: They're dropping marijuana from the drug tests they require of prospective employees.
Two men arrested at Starbucks reach settlement with city
The arrest of Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson on April 12 touched off a furor around the U.S. over racial profiling.
The arrest of Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson on April 12 touched off a furor around the U.S. over racial profiling.
Cherry cola, piña colada among new Oreo flavors
Cookie lovers beware: Oreo is stocking store shelves with new, limited-edition flavors of its sweet snacks.
Cookie lovers beware: Oreo is stocking store shelves with new, limited-edition flavors of its sweet snacks.