Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush

Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.

Family of driver who died in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse sues Amazon

The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Apple AirTag: Police warn of unwanted tracking after device found on car in Montgomery County

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a suspicious incident after they say an Apple AirTag was found on someone's car. They also reported a suspicious vehicle outside their home after receiving a notification that they were being tracked.

Cargo thieves stealing packages from trains in Downtown LA

It’s a growing problem in LA... cargo thieves breaking into containers, going through packages and taking what they can. Union Pacific is now asking the DA to step up and help prosecute these thieves.

Microsoft opens harassment investigation sought by investors

Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates.

I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill

Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

‘Swan Song’ review: Mahershala Ali stuns in Apple TV+’s sci-fi thinker

Mahershala Ali stars in Benjamin Cleary’s “Swan Song,” a mournful sci-fi thinker that plays out as a headier, more humanistic “Black Mirror” episode. Film critic Clint Worthington has more.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.