Major meat producer JBS USA hit by cyberattack, likely from Russia
Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
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Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
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Two tweets by Elon Musk in the past two years have run afoul of an agreement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that Tesla lawyers must…
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WarnerMedia and Discovery have revealed the name that their soon-to-be-combined companies will take once they are fused together: Warner Bros.…
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Sam’s Club is the latest warehouse chain to bring back food samples, joining rival Costco in returning to a pre-pandemic shopping staple.…
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A new LGBTQ exchange-traded fund recently launched on Wall Street … just in time for the start of Pride Month. It’s a clear sign that…
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America’s recovery from the pandemic downturn has been rocky: Millions of workers — especially women — remain on the sidelines, while parts…
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This special edition of the “Reliable Sources” newsletter is a look ahead to the next three months in pop culture, politics, business,…
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The US Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced a nationwide initiative to address the worker shortage in the US, calling the crisis the most critical…
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The US economy is so hot the supply of key materials can’t keep up with surging demand — sparking shortages and price spikes in everything…
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Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with…
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Vaccinated people are taking Krispy Kreme up on its free doughnuts offer. In March, the chain announced a special promotion for Americans who have…
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Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
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Add Teslas to the list of items that are costing more money during the pandemic. Last week Tesla raised the price of the Model 3 by $2,000 to $39,990…
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When Theresa Tanenbaum transitioned in 2019, she changed her name and began a years-long quest to correct the one she was given at birth — her…
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Investors worried about rising inflation should keep an eye on what’s happening at the pump. US gas prices hit their highest level in seven…
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Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
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Monde Nissin has made stock market history as it works to get more people to eat its noodles and fake chicken. The maker of Lucky Me! instant…
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America’s truck driver shortage is driving pay higher. But it’s not solving the scarcity of truckers. Massive increases in online…
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Theaters have spent months trying to figure out how to get people back to the movies. Scaring them beyond belief appears to be a solution. “A…
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Hong Kong is giving some top finance executives a pass on its strict quarantine rules in an attempt to protect business in the city from harsh…
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India’s economy was turning a corner earlier this year as the country started to accelerate out of the recession it suffered in 2020. But a…
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China’s decision to allow families to have three children could produce a windfall for makers of strollers, car seats and baby formula. At…
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The Associated Press’ managing editor is speaking out after a firestorm that followed the ousting of former AP journalist Emily Wilder. Wilder…
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Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05…
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The parents of an American journalist detained in Myanmar have a message for local authorities: Release him now. “It’s a total nightmare;…
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Tech stocks are showing investors how durable they can be, bouncing back from two sharp sell-offs this year to continue a dramatic surge that has…
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American Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines in suspending alcohol services on flights, the airline said Saturday. The decision follows a recent…
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Employers can offer incentives to employees to get vaccinated for Covid-19, according to new guidance from the federal Equal Opportunity Employment…
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This weekend kicks off “Hot Vax Summer,” an unofficial term meaning that vaccinated Americans are ready to go wild and make up for lost…
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After more than a year of staying at home, avoiding crowds and other Covid-19 precautions, many Americans are looking forward to a summer of…
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A series of major digital security breaches over the past year are serving as a wake-up call to Corporate America about the need to invest in…
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Inflation seems unstoppable as the economy returns to normal. People are spending big again, with battered industries like travel and hospitality…
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Costco is bringing back a pre-pandemic staple: Food samples. The warehouse chain announced that it’s “beginning a phased return to full…
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The hackers behind one of the worst data breaches ever to hit the US government have launched a new global cyberattack on more than 150 government…
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Bitcoin investors have sold in May. It remains to be seen if they’re going away for good. Bitcoin prices fell 8% Friday and have plunged about…
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As the Reddit crowd piles in, AMC shares are soaring — and no, that’s not a headline from late January. What’s happening: Shares of AMC…
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Nike said it cut ties with Neymar last year because the Brazilian soccer superstar refused to cooperate with an inconclusive investigation into…
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What do lotteries, fishing licenses and college scholarships have in common? They’re all part of dozens of innovative freebies being given away…
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The biggest names in tech are locked in an increasingly tense stand-off with India over strict new social media rules they fear will erode privacy,…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “This weekend…
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A key part of insurance company Lemonade’s pitch to investors and customers is its ability to disrupt the normally staid insurance industry…
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Florida’s new law prohibiting social media platforms from suspending politicians is just days old. But it’s already being challenged in…
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Get your popcorn ready! It looks like the AMC stock surge sequel may be the feel good hit of the summer. Shares of AMC soared about 36% Thursday as…
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Jobless claims are at a Covid-era low, and people are increasingly looking for work as various states prepare to cut back their enhanced pandemic…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggested Thursday that companies are having trouble hiring in part because some Americans don’t feel like…
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A nasty surprise awaits the 34 million drivers expected to hit US roads this Memorial Day weekend — the highest gas prices in seven years. And that…
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After a year of exercising by streaming spin and rowing classes in their living rooms and lifting weights in their basements, fitness enthusiasts are…
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The company that syndicated Rush Limbaugh’s program, Premiere Networks, announced Thursday that Clay Travis and Buck Sexton will launch a new…
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The economy is recovering but plenty of pandemic-era problems remain: Working parents are struggling to find adequate child care, and people in jobs…
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Doctors and nurses aren’t likely to be strutting down runways in Milan or New York in their scrubs. But if they did appear in fashion shows,…
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Jason Kilar, whose future as CEO of WarnerMedia had been in some doubt recently, said Thursday he will remain in the job until at least 2022. Kilar…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. How exactly did the…
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CVS Health is tempting people who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine with lavish prizes — some of which were forbidden just a year ago. The…
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Facebook said it’s no longer removing from its platforms claims that coronavirus was man-made. That announcement comes shortly after President…
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Citizen, an app that started as a service for real-time crime alerts made waves late last week with news that it was testing a private, on-demand…
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Uber has recognized a labor union for the first time in a move that could boost efforts by gig economy workers to win better employment rights. GMB,…
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Larry Summers is urging Washington to tap the brakes on stimulus — or risk unleashing a serious burst of inflation. “I think policy is rather…
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President Joe Biden’s top trade negotiator spoke for the first time with her Chinese counterpart by phone on Wednesday. It’s a sign that…
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HSBC is winding down much of its US business to turn its attention to richer clients. The British bank announced Wednesday that it was closing most…
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“The Five,” one of the most popular shows on Fox News, is losing its liberal co-host — and Fox fans seem thrilled. Juan Williams, the…
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Eric Carle, the author and artist of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and dozens of other popular children’s book, has died at 91. On…
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Gap and Walmart have teamed up to launch Gap Home, a Gap-branded home decor, bedding, tabletop and bath collection set to debut next month. The…
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Facebook and Instagram are giving all users the option to hide public “likes” on their posts, potentially upending a core dynamic of the…
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will officially step down from his role as chief executive on July 5, he announced during the company’s annual…
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A Dutch court has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must dramatically reduce its carbon emissions in a landmark climate decision that could have far…
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A hedge fund that’s criticized ExxonMobil’s climate strategy won enough shareholder support to oust at least two directors from the oil…
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Jamie Dimon acknowledged the housing boom may be getting out of hand, but the JPMorgan Chase CEO isn’t worried about a repeat of the Great…
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Russia and Iran are the top two sources of coordinated fake activity on Facebook, according to a new report released by the company. Facebook’s…
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Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings held a call Sunday with Elon Musk about the potential to make mining greener. Musk’s announcement about…
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James Bond, meet Jeff Bezos. Amazon is investing even more heavily in growing its position in the entertainment world. The company announced…
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Ford is doubling down on electric vehicle development, announcing Wednesday it will invest $30 billion in electrification efforts by 2025. The…
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MGM, a classic Hollywood brand synonymous with “The Wizard of Oz” and Leo the roaring lion, was purchased for $8.45 billion on Wednesday…
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Shares of Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid dropped Wednesday following a report that Amazon is considering opening brick-and-mortar pharmacies in the…
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WhatsApp has sued the Indian government in a bid to block new rules it says would lead to “mass surveillance” by forcing social media…
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Ford is doubling down on electric vehicle development, announcing Wednesday it will invest $30 billion in electrification efforts by 2025. The…
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Fans eager for the “BTS Meal” at McDonald’s will be excited to hear that collaboration goes beyond nuggets. McDonald’s is…
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After about four years at The Sports Bar, a neighborhood restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mandi Steed put in her two weeks notice this past spring.…
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Dozens of campaign groups are urging Google to abandon a cloud computing project in Saudi Arabia, saying the company is at risk of being…
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A recent easing of mask-wearing guidelines from the US government was a welcome change for many Americans. That wasn’t entirely the case for…
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A leading newspaper in Japan that is sponsoring the Olympic Games in July has published an editorial calling for the event to be canceled as the…
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A leading newspaper in Japan that is sponsoring the Olympic Games in July has published an editorial calling for the event to be canceled as the…
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ExxonMobil’s response to the climate crisis could very well be decided on Wednesday. For the first time in modern history, America’s…
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The future of Big Oil could look very different following a critical shareholder meeting in the United States and a legal decision in Europe.…
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Tesla says it has set up a new facility in China to store local user data as the company faces heightened scrutiny over whether its cars there could…
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“F9” star John Cena has professed his love for China after calling Taiwan a “country” during an interview that generated a…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. This moment on…
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An American journalist working in Myanmar was detained by local authorities Monday, his family and his news organization told CNN. Danny Fenster, 37,…
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Americans making summer vacation plans are about to find airfare costs are near or even above pre-pandemic levels, according to the nation’s…
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More than 100 employees at the Associated Press have signed an open letter calling for more information about the recent firing of 22-year-old…
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One year ago today, the world watched George Floyd’s life slowly slip away under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. The outpouring of…
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Americans making summer vacation plans are about to find airfare costs are near or even above pre-pandemic levels, according to the nation’s…
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Walmart has apologized to people who received emails containing the n-word in an earlier message from the retailer. On Monday, Walmart said someone…
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A German e-commerce startup wants to disrupt the New York City grocery market with deliveries to customers’ apartments in 10 minutes or less.…
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Record-holding NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more time in outer space than almost any other human on the planet, but even in retirement…
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For decades, ExxonMobil has deployed Big Tobacco-like propaganda to downplay the gravity of the climate crisis, shift blame onto consumers and…
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said travel demand is rebounding, but he doesn’t expect business travel to ever return to the way it was before the…
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The director if the Idaho Department of Finance is warning people of the risks of investing in…
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The banking world nearly caved in 13 years ago. The former CEO of Washington Mutual is worried that another bubble is brewing. Kerry Killinger was…
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It’s been 365 days since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on a Minneapolis street. Many of the city’s residents and small…
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HSBC CEO Noel Quinn isn’t buying into the bitcoin craze. The chief executive told Reuters in an interview this week that his bank has no plans…
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