Lyft, Postmates face new lawsuits challenging contractor model
(Reuters) – Ride-hailing service Lyft Inc and courier service Postmates Inc are among the first companies to be sued for improperly treating workers in California as independent contractors following a recent decision that makes it easier for workers t…
Hawaii volcano threatens power plant; mass evacuations possible
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Hawaii authorities scrambled to move tens of thousands of gallons of highly flammable chemicals from the path of lava on Thursday, and the state’s governor warned mass evacuations might be needed as the Kilauea volcano’s erupt…
Missouri governor’s trial over sex scandal starts amid pressure to resign
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – The trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens over a sex scandal began on Thursday as the Republican politician faced mounting pressure to resign.
U.S. FCC fines Florida man $120 million in ‘robocall’ case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to issue a $120 million fine to a Florida man alleged to have made almost 100 million robocalls to trick consumers with “exclusive” vacation deals from well-known travel and hospitality companies.
Key senator urges any wavering U.S. high court justice to retire now
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Republican chairman said on Thursday any Supreme Court justice considering retirement from the lifetime job should announce immediately so a successor can be confirmed before the November U.S. mid…
Casino mogul Adelson gives $30 million to help House Republicans: Politico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has given $30 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund to shore up Republicans as they work towards retaining control of the House of Representatives in the November elections, Politico reported o…
Autopilot was not engaged during Florida Model S crash: Tesla
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s autopilot system was unlikely to have been a factor in a Florida car crash this week which killed two teenagers, the electric carmaker said in a statement issued late on Wednesday.
‘Dreamers’ ask to defend DACA program against Texas legal assault
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A group of young immigrants asked a U.S. federal court on Tuesday for permission to have a judge consider their interests in a lawsuit filed last week by Texas and six other states to force an end to the program that protects some …
Entrepreneur 101: To nurture job growth, U.S. universities seed start-ups
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A decade ago, Devin Jameson might have chosen to drop out of college and work on Eversound, a wireless headset start-up for senior communities.
Missouri governor’s trial to start in sex scandal amid pressure to resign
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – The trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens over a sex scandal was scheduled to begin on Thursday as the Republican politician faced mounting pressure to resign.
