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Factory or Farm? Oregon May alter Land Use for Chipmakers
For exactly 50 years, the farms and forests that ring Oregon's metropolitan centers have been protected from urban sprawl by the nation's first statewide law that placed growth boundaries on cities.
Disney World Reaches Union Deal with Minimum $18 Hourly Wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World reached a tentative deal with the company on Thursday that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by the end of the year.
TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content
A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.
TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears
The CEO of TikTok faced a grilling Thursday from a U.S. congressional committee in a rare public appearance where made his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn't be banned.
Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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.