September 8, 2020

PG&E trying a new tactic in power cuts to prevent wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO — The nation’s largest utility said Tuesday it is executing smarter and shorter power shutoffs after receiving widespread criticism last year when it […]
September 8, 2020

Tech's sudden sell-off continues; Nasdaq sinks 10% in 3 days

NEW YORK — Big technology stocks tumbled again on Tuesday, continuing the Icarus-like flight path for companies that just a week ago were the high-flyers […]
September 8, 2020

JPMorgan: some customers, employees misused COVID programs

NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus […]
September 8, 2020

Minneapolis video software firm Qumu has new CEO as product takes off

Qumu is in a whole new ball game this year as its video platform is in high demand, it scuttled a previously announced merger and […]
September 8, 2020

Exxon, Tesla fall; Nikola, Beyond Meat rise

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday: Apple Inc., down $8.14 to $112.82. Italy’s competition watchdog launched an investigation into Apple […]
September 8, 2020

Art dealer whose treasure sent hunters scouring US West dies

SANTA FE, N.M. — Antiquities dealer and author Forrest Fenn, who gained fame after hiding a treasure chest filled with gold, jewels and other valuables […]
September 8, 2020

Consumer borrowing advances solid 3.6% in July, second gain

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer borrowing rose by a solid 3.6% in July, the second monthly gain after the coronavrius pandemic had sent consumer borrowing down […]
September 8, 2020

Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next

Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to […]
September 8, 2020

Uber incentivizes drivers to switch to electric vehicles

NEW YORK — Uber is offering incentives to drivers to transition to cleaner vehicles while acknowledging that emissions from its rides have risen in recent […]
September 8, 2020

American Airlines OKs Black Lives Matter pins for employees

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines will let employees wear Black Lives Matter pins on their uniforms, calling it a matter of equality and not […]