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Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Automakers hit 'significant storm,' as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays

Automakers hit 'significant storm,' as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays

DETROIT (AP) — Investors are punishing automakers' stocks this week after second-quarter earnings reports exposed industrywide issues of slowing sales and high prices, just as the companies are having to spend huge sums to make new electric and gas v
Workers at GM seat supplier in Missouri reach tentative agreement, end strike

Workers at GM seat supplier in Missouri reach tentative agreement, end strike

The union representing workers a Lear Corp. plant in Missouri that makes seats for General Motors vehicles said Thursday it reached a tentative agreement with the company, ending a strike that was in its fourth day. About 480 workers at Lear Corp.
Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future - 'bring it on'

Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future - 'bring it on'

HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told Republicans to “bring it on” in what she described as a “fight for our most fundamental freedoms” as she spoke to the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday.
Saskatoon girl robbed at lemonade stand, heading back to work with millionaire dreams

Saskatoon girl robbed at lemonade stand, heading back to work with millionaire dreams

SASKATOON, Sask. — Madison is seven years old. She has undergone 50 medical procedures, loves numbers and sells lemonade. This week, in her front yard, she was taunted and accosted at her lemonade stand, which she painted yellow with her dad.

CrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage

NEW YORK (AP) — CrowdStrike is blaming a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer computers, setting off last week's global tech outage that grounded flights, took TV broadcasts off air and
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is here to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe

'Deadpool & Wolverine' is here to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he’s found himself astonished by the sheer volume of speculation around “Deadpool & Wolverine.
Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors

Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors

Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company that supplies seats for the vehicles. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. in Wentzville walked out at midnight Sunday.

Commission says New York judge should be removed over profane rant at graduation party

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York state judge who engaged in a prolonged, offensive rant after a melee erupted at a high school graduation party should be removed from office, a judicial watchdog panel ruled.
Stock market today: Wall Street opens slightly lower as earnings reports start to come in

Stock market today: Wall Street opens slightly lower as earnings reports start to come in

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as earnings reporting season ramps up for big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 edged down 0.1% in early Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 69 points, or 0.