San Francisco DA, others denounce mayor’s plan for police
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s DA has pushed back on the mayor’s call for increased policing to battle…
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McDonald’s teen employee hopped through drive-thru window to save customer choking on a chicken nugget
By Sara Smart, CNN A Saturday afternoon shift turned into an act of heroism for one Minnesota teen. When 15-year-old Sydney Raley clocked in for her…
Continue Reading Oregon, among last holdout states, to join opioid agreement
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is on the verge of signing onto a $26 billion settlement with the three largest…
Continue Reading California sues Walmart over disposal of hazardous waste
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors say retail giant Walmart illegally dumps more 1 million…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Monday
The Associated Press Stocks on Wall Street added to their recent string of losses Monday, joining a worldwide slump by financial markets amid worries…
Continue Reading Ball, Occidental fall; Verso, Bluerock Residential rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Ball, Occidental fall; Verso, Bluerock Residential…
Continue Reading Trump sues NY attorney general, seeking to halt civil probe
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump sued New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, seeking…
Continue Reading PepsiCo Foundation to expand U.S. food aid program globally
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer At the start of the pandemic, the need for the food Jaron Barganier’s nonprofit, Be a Champion, provides to kids…
Continue Reading Russian man charged in $82M hacking, insider trading scheme
By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors say one of five Russian nationals accused of making tens of millions of dollars by…
Continue Reading Dozens of Pantene and Herbal Essences dry shampoo sprays recalled for cancer-causing chemical
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Procter & Gamble has recalled more than 30 aerosol spray haircare products, including many dry shampoos and dry…
Continue Reading Walmart sued for allegedly dumping over a million hazardous items a year
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business California filed a lawsuit against Walmart Monday for allegedly disposing of hazardous waste at a rate of “more…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue Reading AP Exclusive: Polish opposition duo hacked with NSO spyware
By FRANK BAJAK and VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Security researchers say they’ve found spyware from the notorious…
Continue Reading Investor-backed CEO candidate out of the running to lead CN
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The CEO candidate backed by an investor who is pushing for changes at Canadian National railroad…
Continue Reading Qatar Airways goes after Airbus citing aircraft quality
Qatar Airways is taking Airbus to court charging the manufacturer of failing to correct what it says is accelerated surface degradation impacting the…
Continue Reading Austria hits two-month low in virus cases as country reopens
VIENNA (AP) — Austria has reported fewer than 2,000 new coronavirus cases as the last few regions in the country reopened restaurants and hotels.…
Continue Reading FAA license boosts Georgia spaceport, but more reviews ahead
KINGSLAND, Ga. (AP) — A federal agency on Monday granted a license for a launchpad that would fly commercial rockets from coastal Georgia. The…
Continue Reading Greece to extend border wall to stop migrants, wants EU help
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece says it will renew a request for European Union funds in 2022 to extend a border…
Continue Reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was the second-biggest box office opening ever
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Spider-Man made even more money than originally projected. “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the latest movie in…
Continue Reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was the second-biggest box office opening ever
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Spider-Man made even more money than originally projected. “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the latest…
Continue Reading Why Elon Musk will end up with an $11 billion tax bill this year
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Elon Musk says his tax bill this year will be $11 billion, and he’s probably right: The filings he has made with…
Continue Reading CNBC’s Jim Cramer announces he tested positive for Covid-19
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Jim Cramer announced on CNBC Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19. While holding up three Abbott BinaxNOW tests on…
Continue Reading CNBC’s Jim Cramer announces he tested positive for Covid-19
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Jim Cramer announced on CNBC Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19. While holding up three Abbott…
Continue Reading Employers had a rough 2021. Now here comes Omicron
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business This year didn’t go as planned for employers. With the introduction of vaccines in late 2020, many were hoping…
Continue Reading UK court recognizes Guaidó but Venezuela gold case rolls on
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó should be recognized…
Continue Reading ‘Spider-Man’ swings even higher at North American box office
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Spider-Man: No Way Home” now holds the title for the second-biggest opening weekend ever, behind only…
Continue Reading Starbucks vows good faith talks with 1st unionized store
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks says it will negotiate in good faith with workers who’ve agreed to unionize in Buffalo, New York.…
Continue Reading New Jersey lawmakers weigh Atlantic City casino aid bill
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A bill that would give tax relief to Atlantic City’s casinos is being considered by New…
Continue Reading Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage…
Continue Reading Poland, Lithuania back Ukraine, urge Russia sanctions
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Poland and Lithuania have joined Ukraine to urge stronger Western sanctions against Moscow…
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