Twitter CEO asks for help on 'civility'; YouTube stumbles
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is asking for help improving the openness and civility of conversation on Twitter, saying the company failed to prevent misinformation, echo chambers and abuse of its global messaging service.
Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition
Walmart says it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21.
New study finds diverse audiences drive blockbusters
NEW YORK (AP) - Just as "Black Panther" is setting records at the box office, a new study finds that diverse audiences are driving most of the biggest blockbusters and many of the most-watched hits on television.
5 ways Americans cheat on their taxes
A majority of folks truly want to pay the right and fair amount of tax despite grumblings in the media and Washington.
New Samsung phone: Nicer camera, static design, higher price
Samsung unveiled new smartphones with largely unchanged designs and incremental improvements such as a better camera - accompanied by a second annual price increase for many customers.
Success! SpaceX launches Spanish satellite from California
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) - A SpaceX rocket carrying a Spanish satellite has blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 6:17 a.m. Thursday and climbed into the dawn sky over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. The launch has been anticipated in Southern California because of the potential for wide visibility. However, conditions are...
White nationalist is latest to sue over social media ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A prominent white nationalist is suing Twitter for banning his accounts at a time when social networks are trying to crack down on hateful and abusive content without appearing to censor unpopular opinions.
Bloomberg: Apple employees running into glass walls at Cupertino headquarters
Bloomberg reports that the glass design at Apple's new headquarters is causing some problems. Apparently a number of employees have actually ran into the glass, even causing some injuries.
Dog food is withdrawn over concerns about euthanasia drug
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The J.M. Smucker Co. is withdrawing some shipments of dog food amid reports that it could be tainted with traces of a drug used to euthanize animals.
Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add pickups to do-not-drive list
Ford and Mazda are adding more than 35,000 pickup trucks in North America to a list of vehicles that should not be driven because they have Takata airbag inflators with a high risk of exploding.
Equifax hack put more info at risk than consumers knew
The Equifax data breach exposed more of consumers' personal information than the company first disclosed last year, according to documents given to lawmakers.
New York attorney general files lawsuit against Weinstein
NEW YORK (AP) - New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Co. following an investigating into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Uber to pay $245 million to settle Waymo's theft allegations
Uber is settling a lawsuit filed by Google's autonomous car unit alleging that the ride-hailing service riped off self-driving car technology.
Amazon to deliver groceries from Whole Foods for Prime members
Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods. The online retail giant plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon's $99-a-year Prime membership.
Twitter makes money for first time ever, but problems remain
Twitter made money for the first time in its nearly 12-year history, a milestone that satisfied investors in the short term but might not resolve the company's broader problems any time soon.
Former Uber CEO Kalanick denies hiring engineer for trade secrets
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Former Uber Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick wrapped up his second and last day on the stand in federal court in San Francisco today by repeating his claim that he didn't hire a top Google engineer for the purpose of stealing technology secrets for driverless cars.
San Francisco real estate investor selling ranch for nearly $4M in cash, or cryptocurrency
San Francisco real estate mogul and VC investor Leonard Perillo has always taken financial gambles. And his latest venture is no different: He’s putting up his Oregon ranch for sale for $4 million – in cash, or in cryptocurrency.
Space sports car now flying toward asteroid belt beyond Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The world's first space sports car is cruising toward the asteroid belt, well beyond Mars. SpaceX chief Elon Musk confirmed the new, more distant route for his rocketing Tesla Roadster. The red electric convertible was the unorthodox cargo aboard his company's brand new Falcon Heavy rocket during a test flight on Tuesday. With the successful launch, the Heavy...
Asian shares mirror Dow comeback, dollar steady
TOKYO (AP) -- Asian shares saw a broad rebound on Wednesday, mirroring the bounce-back rally on Wall Street, though gains were in a modest range and most benchmarks gave up some gains after opening sharply higher.
Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigns amid sex misconduct claims
Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned Tuesday as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations.