Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits

A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.

Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US

Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.

Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times

An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.

The best and worst tippers in America: Where each state ranks

Newly released data show the two states that tip the least sit alongside the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the ones in the Ohio Valley have some of the best tippers, but not the best.

Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

The former CEO of a Central Florida cryptocurrency investment company has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges and repay hundreds of millions of dollars after prosecutors accused him of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors.

Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says

Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.

Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones

A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.

M&M's set August launch for dye-free candies, with 2 colors absent

The legendary candy-maker faces a multimillion-dollar logistical nightmare trying to turn its iconic blue treats natural.

Same rides, different prices: Uber and Lyft draw fire from Consumer Reports over fares

Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports article claims. 

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Danone files lawsuit against Chobani over yogurt protein claims

Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content. 

Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale

Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.