Tag: Companies

DoorDash Will Offer Drivers Hourly Pay, in Major Change to Platform

DoorDash will offer its drivers guaranteed hourly pay on top of tips, providing its delivery workers another way to earn money, as part of a series of changes to its platform. The delivery app’s main competitor, Uber Eats, already pays its workers for every pickup and delivery that is successfully completed, along with a per-mile pay rate. In…


Ex-Boyfriend of Former NSW Premier Faces Fresh Charge of Brokering for Chinese Property Developer

Daryl Maguire, who allegedly committed visa fraud while serving as a New South Wales (NSW) MP, has been charged with making false and misleading evidence to a corruption inquiry involving a council in Sydney. On June 2, Maguire, a former member of parliament for Wagga Wagga in NSW and the ex-boyfriend of former NSW premier…


Hundreds of Thousands of Travelers Suffer Through Another Day of Flight Cancellations

Hundreds of thousands of summer travelers suffered through another day of delayed and canceled flights Wednesday, a troubling glimpse into what could happen over the long July 4 holiday weekend as airlines struggle to keep up with surging numbers of passengers. By early evening on the East Coast, nearly 5,800 U.S. flights had been delayed…


New Law Makes It Harder for Online Criminals to Sell Fake or Stolen Products

A new federal law will make it harder for online criminals to sell fake or stolen products in the wake of shoplifting gangs selling products on e-commerce sites. The INFORM Consumers Act, which went into effect on June 27, is intended to limit the sales of stolen and counterfeit products online, said the Federal Trade…


United Airlines CEO Faults FAA as Storms Trigger More Flight Cancellations

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby faulted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for ordering flight cancellations and delays over the weekend due to severe weather. Thunderstorms and failing equipment at an FAA facility created significant delays for air travelers across the U.S. East Coast on Sunday evening as Washington and New York were forced to briefly halt most incoming flights….


California Man Defrauded $9 Million From Investors in Cow Manure Green Energy Scheme

A California man was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for running a “green energy” Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of almost $9 million, according to a June 26 press release from the Department of Justice. Ray Brewer, 66, of Porterville, in California’s Central Valley, defrauded investors of $8,750,000 with farm tours and…


‘So Unprecedented’: Kevin O’Leary to Teach Bud Light Fiasco to College Students

Kevin O’Leary, chairman of investment platform O’Leary Ventures, expressed his intent to teach the Bud Light disaster during his college visits  because the seasoned entrepreneur believes the brand has misunderstood its core customer base and is now suffering the consequences. “This is unprecedented in the beer industry. Beer brands take decades to build. And usually,…


Titanic Sub Wreckage Seen for 1st Time Since Catastrophic Implosion

New photos and video footage show the debris from the OceanGate Titan submersible vehicle after it was hauled from the Atlantic Ocean, following what officials say was a catastrophic implosion that killed all five people on board. The footage shows pieces of the craft being taken to a vessel in St. John’s Harbor in Canada’s…


Titanic Sub Wreckage Seen for First Time Since Catastrophic Implosion

New photos and video footage show the debris from the OceanGate Titan submersible vehicle after it was pulled from the North Atlantic Ocean following what officials say was a catastrophic implosion that killed all five people on board. The footage shows pieces of the craft being taken to a vessel in St. John’s Harbor in…


Anheuser-Busch Executive Says the ‘Feedback Is Very Clear’ Amid Bud Light Boycott

The chief executive of Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. division said that financial assistance will be delivered to wholesalers and distributors impacted by the Bud Light boycott. Brendan Whitworth, the CEO, noted that he has responsibility for the financial repercussions faced by consumers, distributors, and employees in connection to the boycott. In April, transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney…