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Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute

Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute

BUSINESS | By Jessica Gresko | Mar 22, 2023

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel's and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.

UBS to Buy Credit Suisse for Nearly $3.25B to Calm Turmoil

UBS to Buy Credit Suisse for Nearly $3.25B to Calm Turmoil

BUSINESS | By Jamey Keaten | Mar 20, 2023

Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators to stave off further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Concerns Founders of Color

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Concerns Founders of Color

BUSINESS | By Kat Stafford and Claire Savage | Mar 19, 2023

In the hours after some of Silicon Valley Bank's biggest customers started pulling out their money, a WhatsApp group of startup founders who are immigrants of color ballooned to more than 1,000 members.

For Students of Florida LGBTQ+ Former Bastion, NH College a Haven

For Students of Florida LGBTQ+ Former Bastion, NH College a Haven

BUSINESS | By Michael Casey | Mar 16, 2023

A small liberal arts college in Massachusetts is rolling out the welcome mat for students from a Florida school that has been taken over by conservatives picked by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

California Court Rules for Uber, Lyft in Ride-hailing Case

California Court Rules for Uber, Lyft in Ride-hailing Case

BUSINESS | By Adam Beam | Mar 14, 2023

App-based ride hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled Monday.

Court Records Show Political Pressure Behind Fox Programming

Court Records Show Political Pressure Behind Fox Programming

BUSINESS | By Nicholas Riccardi and David Bauder | Mar 9, 2023

Court documents that are part of a defamation lawsuit by a voting systems company show how Fox became actively involved in politics instead of simply reporting or offering opinions about it.

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

BUSINESS | By Sean Murphy | Mar 8, 2023

Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors.

Oklahomans Head to Polls for One Issue: Legal Marijuana

Oklahomans Head to Polls for One Issue: Legal Marijuana

BUSINESS | By Sean Murphy | Mar 7, 2023

Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to make the state one of the most conservative to green light cannabis use for adults.

Exxon Mobil Sued as 5 Nooses Displayed at Louisiana Facility

Exxon Mobil Sued as 5 Nooses Displayed at Louisiana Facility

BUSINESS | Mar 6, 2023

Exxon Mobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman's nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the U.S. government said in a lawsuit.

BetterHelp Shared Users' Sensitive Health Data, FTC Says

BetterHelp Shared Users' Sensitive Health Data, FTC Says

BUSINESS | By Frank Bajak | Mar 3, 2023

The online counseling service BetterHelp has agreed to return $7.8 million to customers to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for sharing health data it had promised to keep private.

EDGE Rewind: Gay Twitter Reacts to Grindr Going Public on New York Stock Exchange

EDGE Rewind: Gay Twitter Reacts to Grindr Going Public on New York Stock Exchange

BUSINESS | Mar 2, 2023

After launching 13 years ago, the LGBTQ dating app Grindr has gone public on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday...and Gay Twitter has thoughts.

Labor Judge: Starbucks Violated Worker Rights in Union Fight

Labor Judge: Starbucks Violated Worker Rights in Union Fight

BUSINESS | By Dee-Ann Durbin | Mar 2, 2023

A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location and stop infringing on workers' rights after finding that the company violated labor laws.

Spotify GLOWs for LGBTQ Artists

Spotify GLOWs for LGBTQ Artists

BUSINESS | By Laura Moreno | Feb 28, 2023

Spotify introduced GLOW, a new global music program that amplifies LGBTQ artists and creators all year round. The hub includes not only music, but podcasts, news, and an expansive selection of themed playlists,

Supreme Court Weighs Biden Student Loan Plan Worth Billions

Supreme Court Weighs Biden Student Loan Plan Worth Billions

BUSINESS | By Mark Sherman | Feb 28, 2023

The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.

DeSantis Takes over Disney District, Punishing Company

DeSantis Takes over Disney District, Punishing Company

BUSINESS | By Anthony Izaguirre | Feb 27, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.

Netflix Cuts Prices in Some Markets to Lure More Subscribers

Netflix Cuts Prices in Some Markets to Lure More Subscribers

BUSINESS | By Michael Liedtke | Feb 27, 2023

Netflix is cutting its prices in several of its smaller markets in the latest twist on the video streaming service's efforts to keep its recently revived subscriber growth rolling amid stiffer competition.

No Cow Needed: Oat and Soy Can be Called Milk, FDA Proposes

No Cow Needed: Oat and Soy Can be Called Milk, FDA Proposes

BUSINESS | By Jonel Aleccia | Feb 23, 2023

Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as "milk" can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday.

Musk's Tesla Pay Package under Scrutiny in Delaware Court

Musk's Tesla Pay Package under Scrutiny in Delaware Court

BUSINESS | By Randall Chase | Feb 22, 2023

Attorneys for a Tesla shareholder urged a Delaware judge on Tuesday to invalidate a 2018 compensation package awarded by the company's board of directors to CEO Elon Musk.

Pay-Per-Chew: More Restaurants Trying Subscription Programs

Pay-Per-Chew: More Restaurants Trying Subscription Programs

BUSINESS | By Dee-Ann Durbin | Feb 22, 2023

Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they'll do the same for their favorite meals.

Supreme Court Weighs Tech Giants' Liability in Terror Case

Supreme Court Weighs Tech Giants' Liability in Terror Case

BUSINESS | Feb 22, 2023

The Supreme Court is weighing Wednesday whether Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be sued over a 2017 Islamic State attack on a Turkish nightclub.

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