Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
Seattle police officer who rolled bike over protester's head gets 7-day suspension
A Seattle police officer who rolled his bicycle over a protester’s head has been ordered to serve a seven-day suspension without pay.
A Seattle police officer who rolled his bicycle over a protester’s head has been ordered to serve a seven-day suspension without pay.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again
China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.
China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Settlement reached in death of pregnant woman shot by Seattle police officers in 2017
The city of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles, who was 30-years-old when she was shot multiple times and killed by police in 2017.
The city of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles, who was 30-years-old when she was shot multiple times and killed by police in 2017.
Settlement reached in Charleena Lyles wrongful death lawsuit
The City of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles.
The City of Seattle will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit in the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles.
Facebook owner Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust watchdog
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.
Labor official confirms new union election for Alabama Amazon workers
A labor official is confirming a new union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama based on objections to the first vote.
A labor official is confirming a new union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama based on objections to the first vote.
Amazon fined $2.5M for sales of industrial pesticides without license
Amazon has been fined $2.5 million for illegally selling industrial pesticides online without a license, the Attorney General's Office announced Monday.
Amazon has been fined $2.5 million for illegally selling industrial pesticides online without a license, the Attorney General's Office announced Monday.
Seattle City Council approves 2022 budget with no cuts to SPD
The Seattle City Council has passed its final version of the city's 2022 budget, without cutting any positions or salaries of the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle City Council has passed its final version of the city's 2022 budget, without cutting any positions or salaries of the Seattle Police Department.
City Council rejects budget amendment that would cut 100 Seattle police positions
The Seattle City Council has voted to reject an amendment of their budget proposal that would cut 101 officers from the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle City Council has voted to reject an amendment of their budget proposal that would cut 101 officers from the Seattle Police Department.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
Supreme Court sends case of identifying SPD officers at Capitol Riot back to trial court
The Washington Supreme Court has declined to decide a case that sought to expose the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C., on the day of the insurrection.
The Washington Supreme Court has declined to decide a case that sought to expose the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C., on the day of the insurrection.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Amazon settles California case accusing it of concealing COVID cases from workers
Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers.
Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
Seattle police say dozens of officers would have to be eliminated under council's proposed 2022 budget
The Seattle Police Department has lost an unprecedented 325 officers in the last two years. The department is now desperately trying to recruit, but they say they can't significantly increase their numbers in the years to come if city council members take away funding.
The Seattle Police Department has lost an unprecedented 325 officers in the last two years. The department is now desperately trying to recruit, but they say they can't significantly increase their numbers in the years to come if city council members take away funding.