HONG KONG (AP) — By the entrance of his restaurant, Kelvin Chung hung a piece of paper announcing the restaurant’s intention to strike on Wednesday. “Hoping to find a breath of freedom,” the sign said, adding...
Read MoreSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they are willing to change the way they treat drivers in California — as long as state lawmakers don’t require them to call drivers employees, a move...
Read MoreBOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gambling regulators have given Wynn Resorts key approvals for opening its nearly $3 billion Boston-area casino. The state’s Gaming Commission on Wednesday authorized Wynn to conduct three trial...
Read MoreLONDON (AP) — The Associated Press has identified a phantom LinkedIn profile that appears to use an artificially generated face, and experts say its activity is typical of espionage efforts on the professional networking site....
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is eliminating the position of president at its Jet.com subsidiary, which it acquired in 2016, as it further merges the rest of its team with its namesake online operations. As part of the changes,...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — The Mexican government has accused the New York-based fashion house Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation in its Resort 2020 collection. Mexican Minister of Culture Alejandra Frausto sent a letter Monday to...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — A moratorium on most new licenses for Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles that had been due to expire will instead be extended, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The expansion of last...
Read MoreImmortals Gaming Company has acquired Infinite Esports in what is believed to be the competitive video gaming industry’s first $100 million deal. IGC announced the agreement Wednesday, expanding its stable of esports teams...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. airline industry suffers about one technology outage per month, most of them serious enough to disrupt flights. However, regulators don’t oversee airline information-technology systems, and...
Read MoreStocks ended modestly lower for the second straight day Wednesday, dragged down by losses in technology companies and banks. Energy companies also fell on Wall Street as the price of U.S. crude oil sank 4%. Investors shifted...
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