US Business
California Sues Tesla, Alleging Racial Bias, Abuse
A California regulatory agency said it has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging racial discrimination and harassment at the electric-vehicle maker.
Month: February 2022
US Business
Disney+ Subscriptions Near 130 Million, Beating Expectations
Shares jumped in after-hours trading as the company reported record revenue at its domestic parks and resorts.
US Business
Uber Revenue Jumps as Customers Go Out, Keep Ordering In
The ride-hailing company’s fourth-quarterly revenue climbed, helped by a recovery in its rides business and continued demand for food delivery, despite restaurant reopenings.
Health Care
Freeman in a Flash for February 2022
Learn about what’s new in local healthcare with Freeman Health System’s newsletter, Freeman in a Flash. Read about important changes to express drug testing at OccuMed, the Galentine’s Sip & Shop event, the #WalkJoplin initiative, and much more below. Freeman […]
US Business
Microsoft Promises Openness on App Store
The company laid out principles as part of a pitch to regulators around the world to approve its acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, its largest-ever deal.
US Business
Barry Diller’s Media Group Pulls Plug on Six Print Magazines
IAC/InterActiveCorp is turning six of the titles it bought as part of its Meredith acquisition last year, including InStyle and Entertainment Weekly, into digital-only brands and cutting some 200 jobs.
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Third Annual Paris Week Event
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Empire Market is making final preparations for their third annual Paris Week event. The event will be held on Saturday, February 12 during normal market hours from 10:00 am to […]
US Business
Ex-Boeing Pilot to Face Fewer Charges as Judge Trims Criminal Case
A federal judge dismissed part of the criminal case against a former Boeing pilot accused of misleading air-safety regulators about faulty software that played a significant role in two deadly 737 MAX crashes.
US Business
Chipotle CEO Says Another Menu-Price Increase Likely
The burrito chain said it raised prices again, a moved that helped boost sales in recent months, and is likely to increase them further as it looks to build hundreds more stores this year.
US Business
Lyft’s Revenue Jumps 70% as Higher Fares Offset Fewer Riders
The ride-hailing company said the Omicron surge will likely affect revenue growth in the first quarter.