Uber ousts founder Travis Kalanick, tries to clean up its act
DETROIT (AP) - Under Travis Kalanick's leadership, Uber's "Animal House"-style business plan was to grow as quickly as possible, steamrolling regulators while flouting the rules of workplace conduct.
DETROIT (AP) - Under Travis Kalanick's leadership, Uber's "Animal House"-style business plan was to grow as quickly as possible, steamrolling regulators while flouting the rules of workplace conduct.
Judge temporarily halts FanDuel-DraftKings merger
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted the planned merger between daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings.
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted the planned merger between daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings.
Tipping and new fees come to Uber
Uber is giving its drivers what they've been asking for: tips. You will soon be allowed to give your driver a tip through the app. And that is not the only way that drivers will be able to make more money.
Uber is giving its drivers what they've been asking for: tips. You will soon be allowed to give your driver a tip through the app. And that is not the only way that drivers will be able to make more money.
New Amazon service Prime Wardrobe
Amazon is testing a new service for Prime members that allows them to try on the latest styles before they buy at no upfront charge.
Amazon is testing a new service for Prime members that allows them to try on the latest styles before they buy at no upfront charge.
Teen entrepreneur grows nanny network
A typical day for Noa Mintz includes a meeting with her CEO, juggling phone calls with clients, and of course finishing her school work.
A typical day for Noa Mintz includes a meeting with her CEO, juggling phone calls with clients, and of course finishing her school work.
Avec les Filles fashion line from Joyce Azria
Avec les Filles means "with the girls." Joyce Azria says she chose the name for her first solo fashion venture as a tribute to her French roots and a promise to her consumer that she would be in line with her and in touch with her always.
Avec les Filles means "with the girls." Joyce Azria says she chose the name for her first solo fashion venture as a tribute to her French roots and a promise to her consumer that she would be in line with her and in touch with her always.
World Citizen: Hamburg
About 200 miles north of Berlin, resting on the banks of the Elbe River, is the port city of Hamburg. Dating back to Medieval Times, Hamburg is now the second-largest city in Germany and has become an epicenter of trade and commerce in a country that is already on the rise.
About 200 miles north of Berlin, resting on the banks of the Elbe River, is the port city of Hamburg. Dating back to Medieval Times, Hamburg is now the second-largest city in Germany and has become an epicenter of trade and commerce in a country that is already on the rise.
Nannies by Noa
A typical day for Noa Mintz includes a meeting with her CEO, juggling phone calls with clients, and of course finishing her school work. Noa, 17, is practically a seasoned businesswoman. When she was only 12, she started her own business called Nannies by Noa. While giving us a tour of her midtown office, Noa explained why her nanny placement agency is different from the rest.
A typical day for Noa Mintz includes a meeting with her CEO, juggling phone calls with clients, and of course finishing her school work. Noa, 17, is practically a seasoned businesswoman. When she was only 12, she started her own business called Nannies by Noa. While giving us a tour of her midtown office, Noa explained why her nanny placement agency is different from the rest.
Ford to move production of its Focus from the U.S. to China
Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019.
Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019.
Rawhide dog chews recall for possible chemical contamination expanded
United Pet Group is recalling multiple brands of rawhide dog chew products nationwide due to possible chemical contamination.
United Pet Group is recalling multiple brands of rawhide dog chew products nationwide due to possible chemical contamination.
Snapchat, Time Warner to create TV shows
Snapchat is no longer just about quirky filters and fast-disappearing videos. It is now the latest online channel for original TV shows. Snapchat just struck a two-year, $100 million deal with Time Warner to create original programming.
Snapchat is no longer just about quirky filters and fast-disappearing videos. It is now the latest online channel for original TV shows. Snapchat just struck a two-year, $100 million deal with Time Warner to create original programming.
Mindr: Lectures for moms; babies welcome
These are adult events where crying babies are welcome. This is Mindr a series of lectures, workshops, and events that some have called the "TED Talks" of the parenting world.
These are adult events where crying babies are welcome. This is Mindr a series of lectures, workshops, and events that some have called the "TED Talks" of the parenting world.
Experts: Understand the 'why' of cyber attacks
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel that discussed the current threats and vulnerabilities to the United States. The panelists used the recent WannaCry ransomware attack, which spread to more than 150 countries and nearly crippled Britain's national health system, as an example of vulnerability. They said that that to be able to prevent such attacks, you need to understand what...
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a panel that discussed the current threats and vulnerabilities to the United States. The panelists used the recent WannaCry ransomware attack, which spread to more than 150 countries and nearly crippled Britain's national health system, as an example of vulnerability. They said that that to be able to prevent such attacks, you need to understand what...
Why blue jeans are back
When it comes to fashion, it looks like denim is back from the dead. After years of losing sales to leggings and other athleisure, blue jeans are flying off the racks. When leggings came back in style they were a big hit because they are just so comfortable.
When it comes to fashion, it looks like denim is back from the dead. After years of losing sales to leggings and other athleisure, blue jeans are flying off the racks. When leggings came back in style they were a big hit because they are just so comfortable.
Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
Online juggernaut Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a deal valued at about $13.7 billion, including debt.
Online juggernaut Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a deal valued at about $13.7 billion, including debt.
DeKalb Market Hall food court opens in Downtown Brooklyn
At City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, the DeKalb Market Hall offers a big serving of the boroughs with a taste of New York City classics. They're calling it the "best spot in town."
At City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, the DeKalb Market Hall offers a big serving of the boroughs with a taste of New York City classics. They're calling it the "best spot in town."
Long Island aerospace company reopens old F-14 facility
A Long Island aerospace company has reopened an old building where Navy fighters used to be built.
A Long Island aerospace company has reopened an old building where Navy fighters used to be built.
Netflix surpasses cable in number of subscribers
Netflix has leap-frogged cable TV. According to a new study, the streaming service now has more than 50 million subscribers in the United States.
Netflix has leap-frogged cable TV. According to a new study, the streaming service now has more than 50 million subscribers in the United States.
McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal 3 years early
Fast-food chain McDonald's has ended its Olympic sponsorship deal three years early.
Fast-food chain McDonald's has ended its Olympic sponsorship deal three years early.
Southwest offering $39 flights to celebrate its birthday
Southwest is celebrating its 46th birthday with one-way flights starting at $39.
Southwest is celebrating its 46th birthday with one-way flights starting at $39.