VW, Hyundai partner with driverless-car startup in California
Volkswagen and Hyundai are teaming up with an autonomous car startup in Silicon Valley, according to company announcements Thursday.
Report: Intel chips have major security flaws, billions of devices affected
Billions of devices might be at risk after researchers found two security flaws inside Intel chips that allow hackers to enter processors and steal sensitive data.
Coal mining deaths rise in 2017 after record low the year before
There was a spike in coal miner deaths in 2017 after a record low the year before, according to Mine Safety and Health Administration data.
U.S. gov’t blocks sale of MoneyGram to Chinese investors
MoneyGram called off a deal on Monday to merge with an affiliate of one of China's largest companies after the U.S. government failed to grant approval.
Spotify hit with $1.6B lawsuit for streaming music without permission
A music publishing company that owns the rights to some of the most popular rock songs of the past 50 years filed a $1.6 billion lawsuit against Spotify for not paying for the rights to stream its music.
Amazon: More than 5B items shipped through Prime in 2017
Amazon announced Tuesday it made billions of sales through its Prime subscription service in 2017.
Oil prices open the year volatile on competing narratives
Crude oil prices started 2018 with a lack of direction as unrest in Iran, one of OPEC's top producers, balanced against concerns for the world's top economies.
18 states get minimum wage increase for 2018
More than 4.5 million workers in 18 states got a raise on Jan. 1 as new minimum wage laws took effect. Of the 18 states, Maine will see the biggest raise -- a $1.00 increase to $10.00 per hour.
Report: 2017 was safest year for commercial airline travel
Commercial airlines had their safest year ever in 2017, according to To70's annual civil aviation review.
British CEO killed in plane crash in Australia
Officials said Monday that Richard Cousins, the CEO of Compass Group, a Global Fortune 500 catering company based in Britain, was among six people killed in a charted seaplane crash north of Sydney.
SoftBank buys large stake in Uber
SoftBank Group Corp. bought a major stake in Uber Technologies Inc. on Thursday in a 30 percent discount on the ride-hailing company's valuation, the companies announced.
Apple apologizes, lowers iPhone battery replacement price
Apple announced Thursday it will lower the price to replace iPhone batteries after facing legal action for slowing older phones down.
Paul McCartney’s One on One tour made $132 million in 2017
Paul McCartney's One on One tour earned $132 million in 2017 and the legendary musician topped Billboards Hot Tours chart for the week ending on Dec. 25.
Update: Logan police identify ‘miscreants’ sought for stealing Walmart TV, fleeing in stolen car
The Logan Police Department is in no mood for foolishness after several suspects were caught on video entering a Walmart, obtaining a dolly, and using it to transport a large-screen TV they had not paid for to a newly stolen car.