Meta sued by states claiming Instagram and Facebook harm children
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
Feds warn against using Toos electric scooters after 2 die in fire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says lithium-ion battery caused blaze that killed two, including a 7-year-old.
UAW says latest offers show automakers have "money left to spend"
Big Three automakers have sweetened their offers to workers, with UAW President Shawn Fain saying "there is room to move" forward.
Growing number of workers lose jobs for antisemitic social media posts
Antisemitic incidents in U.S. hit a four-decade high last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Fortress recalls 61,000 biometric gun safes after 12-year-old dies
Programming feature allows unauthorized users, including kids, to access contents of safes sold at retailers nationwide.
Gemini, DCG sued by New York for allegedly bilking crypto investors
Attorney General Leticia James' action increases legal troubles for two companies slammed by last year's cryptocurrency market collapse.
After boosting subscriber count, Netflix hikes prices for some
Netflix is boosting is boosting prices for its premium and basic streaming plans, effectively immediately.
What is hydrogen energy, and is it a key to fighting climate change?
The Biden administration is banking on the most abundant element on earth to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Here's what to know.
Thousands of casino workers launch strike for better pay and benefits
Nearly 4,000 dealers, servers and other workers at three Detroit casinos walked off the job amid a surge in U.S. labor unrest.
Injuries from e-bikes, e-scooters spike again in 2022, CPSC finds
Emergency rooms at U.S. hospitals treated an estimated 360,800 injuries related to the products from 2017 through 2022.
Ebay faces up to $2 billion in fines over "rolling coal" devices
E-commerce giant allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of products that purposely spew car fumes to be sold on its platform.
Children operated a forklift at a Kentucky warehouse, officials say
Win.IT America fined $30,000 for employing two children — ages 11 and 13 — for months at its Hebron distribution center.
Dollar General fired cashier because she was pregnant, regulators say
Some 20% of women reported experiencing workplace discrimination while pregnant, according to one survey conducted last year.
UAW's Shawn Fain vows to expand autoworker strike with "little notice"
"We are prepared at any time to call on more locals to stand up and walk out," UAW chief Shawn Fain said.
Kaiser Permanente workers have tentative deal after historic strike
Unions credit acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su for helping resolve labor dispute involving 75,000 health care workers.