TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
Apple Music Classical now available from the App Store
In addition to millions of tracks, Apple Music Classical promises the “very best” search and browse capabilities and a premium sound experience with Spatial Audio.
In addition to millions of tracks, Apple Music Classical promises the “very best” search and browse capabilities and a premium sound experience with Spatial Audio.
Microsoft announces 2,743 layoffs for employees in east King County
Microsoft will be laying off another round of hundreds of employees in Redmond, Bellevue and Issaquah, according to the state Employment Security Department (ESD).
Microsoft will be laying off another round of hundreds of employees in Redmond, Bellevue and Issaquah, according to the state Employment Security Department (ESD).
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Starbucks can help you order a drink based on your zodiac sign
Starbucks and astrology app Sanctuary have teamed up to combine your daily horoscope with a Starbucks beverage to match.
Starbucks and astrology app Sanctuary have teamed up to combine your daily horoscope with a Starbucks beverage to match.
Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
New Starbucks CEO plans to work in stores monthly
Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.
Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Starbucks workers protest before annual shareholder meeting
Starbucks workers and labor activists rallied outside the company’s Seattle headquarters Wednesday to protest what they describe as union-busting efforts by executives.
Starbucks workers and labor activists rallied outside the company’s Seattle headquarters Wednesday to protest what they describe as union-busting efforts by executives.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
Starbucks new CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes his seat
Starbucks officially has a new CEO. The Seattle coffee giant said Monday that Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of CEO and joined the company’s board of directors.
Starbucks officially has a new CEO. The Seattle coffee giant said Monday that Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of CEO and joined the company’s board of directors.
Search for missing Tacoma pilot suspended
Two weeks after he was reported missing, the Washington State Department of Transportation suspended the search for pilot Rod Collen.
Two weeks after he was reported missing, the Washington State Department of Transportation suspended the search for pilot Rod Collen.
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.