California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights

California Empowers Uber, Lyft Drivers With Unionization Rights

California grants rideshare drivers historic union rights, empowering 800,000 drivers to collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions starting in 2026.


Amazon Confirms Departure Of Key VP Just Days After Device Launches

Amazon VP Rob Williams steps down just days after device launch event, marking a rare S-team departure.

Apple Removes ICE Agent Tracking Apps After FBI Safety Warning

Apple removes ICEBlock and similar apps after FBI links them to safety threats against ICE agents.

Cracker Barrel Cuts Ties With Consulting Firm After Logo Backlash

Cracker Barrel ends partnership with Prophet after customer backlash over logo and store redesign.


Editor's Pick

Boeing Pushes Replacement Hires as 3,200 Workers Remain on Strike

Boeing Pushes Replacement Hires As 3,200 Workers Remain On Strike

Boeing begins training replacement workers as 3,200 St. Louis defense employees remain on strike over contract disputes.

Funcom Announces Layoffs After Record-Breaking 'Dune: Awakening' Launch

Funcom Announces Layoffs After Record-Breaking 'Dune: Awakening' Launch

Funcom celebrates Dune: Awakening's massive launch yet announces layoffs as it restructures for live operations and prepares for a big console release.

T-Mobile Quietly Ends Google One Unlimited Photos Deal

T-Mobile Quietly Ends Google One Unlimited Photos Deal

T-Mobile has ended its Google One deal with unlimited photo storage. You can no longer sign up for this plan after Sept. 30.


Regions

Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War

Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.


Seized US Canned Food Company Looks to China, North Korea as Russian Sales Crash


China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe

China Retaliates Against Canada with Hefty Tariffs on Key Exports

China Retaliates Against Canada With Hefty Tariffs On Key Exports

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.



Funding

Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades

On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.

Australian Superannuation Funds Rethink US Bets Amid Dollar Volatility

"Like every other fund, we are questioning our exposure to the U.S. It would be fair to say that we've hit peak exposure and will be reducing over time," said John Pearce, chief investment officer of UniSuper, said.

Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges

President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.

China Launches $138B High-Tech Fund to Boost AI, Emerging Industries

China launches a $138 billion fund to boost innovation in AI, quantum technology, and emerging industries over the next 20 years.


People

Elon Musk

Elon Musk Briefly Loses World's Richest Title as Larry Ellison's Net Worth Soars

Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest person after Oracle's stock soared on strong AI-driven earnings.

Tesla protests

Protests Against Elon Musk Encourages the Public to Take Part in the 'Tesla Takedown' Movement

Protests erupted over the weekend outside many Tesla showrooms around the world against Elon Musk and his involvement in government.

Former Airline Employee Admits to Secretly Filming Children on Flights

Former Airline Employee Admits to Secretly Filming Children on Flights

Former flight attendant pleads guilty to secretly filming children on flights, facing up to 20 years in prison for child exploitation.