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An "Anti-Diversity Manifesto" Is Going Viral Inside Google, Employees Say
The memo argues that Google should not offer programs for racial minorities or women. Update: Management responded to the document Saturday.
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In Another Setback For The Left, Mississippi Auto Workers Have Voted Against Unionizing
The no vote is a stumbling block for the United Auto Workers, which has been trying to organize workers in the South for more than a decade.
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People Are Furious That Hertz Is Canceling Car Reservations For The Eclipse
Hertz told customers through robocalls that it is canceling their reservations due to overbooking during the weekend of the eclipse.
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Trump's Student-Loan Plan Could Be A Great Deal For Undergrads
A new study from the Brookings Institution suggests that undergraduates could stand to save thousands of dollars under Trump's plan. Graduate students, however, will pay more, while poorer students could have higher debt levels at graduation.
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People Are Paying $34 Overdraft Fees To Withdraw As Little As $24
Consumer protection rules have not stopped banks from earning billions from high overdraft fees.
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How The For-Profit College Art Institutes Found A Savior With Christian Roots
The Dream Center Foundation, a nonprofit with many ties to communities of faith, is seeking to buy the for-profit EDMC — parent company of the Art Institutes.
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Pizza Hut Can't Seem To Find Its Groove
Pizza Hut believes technology and advertising can end its losing streak.
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The Campaign Against Facebook And Google's Ad "Duopoly" Is Going Nowhere
Independent publishers and advertisers have spent a year grappling with Google and Facebook's dominance, but they're still losing ground.
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PayPal, GoFundMe, And Patreon Banned A Bunch Of People Associated With The Alt-Right. Here's Why.
Several prominent members of the so-called alt-right have found themselves at a loss for an online funding platform in recent months.
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Uber Tells Employees It’s “Looking Forward” In Its Search For A CEO
Uber General Counsel Salle Yoo addressed rumors of Travis Kalanick returning to his CEO seat at an all-hands meeting Tuesday, telling employees the company is looking forward in its selection of a new leader.
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Here's Why The Dow Hitting 22,000 Is A Dubious Milestone
Each new triple-zero marker means less than the one before. And besides, the DJIA is not a very good metric anyway.
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Are You Team Pinot Or Team Pot? Why The Debate Has One Community Choosing Sides
The battle between the Wagner family and their neighbors could be a sign of clashes to come as cannabis becomes a legal crop in more states. Wine producers fear for their grapes if weed grows nearby; weed growers say those fears are unfounded.
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Apple CEO Successfully Avoids Discussing Trump When Asked About Trump
During the company's earnings call, Tim Cook would neither confirm nor deny President Trump's claim that the company would build three manufacturing plants in the United States.
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Chipotle Really Wants You To Think More About Queso
"Queso" was mentioned 26 times during Chipotle's latest call with investors.
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Martin Shkreli's Trial Was Just As Bizarre As You Might Expect
"Make me some money, Marty."
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Why A UK–US Trade Deal Won't Happen Anytime Soon
President Trump may be promising a "major trade deal" with the UK, but he's struggling to achieve basic campaign promises in the US.
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Twitter Is Testing A $99-Per-Month Advertising Subscription Service
Twitter sets its sights on recurring revenue with a new test.
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This Was Another Terrible Quarter For Twitter
Optimism, hopes crushed. Stock down.
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Mall Gone: Teavana Tea Stores Are Going Out Of Business
By spring 2018, Teavana tea stores will have mostly vanished from America's shopping centers.
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This Is The Story Behind The Brand That Isn't Really A Brand But Is Totally A Brand
Some might see it as a glorified online dollar store, but the founders of Brandless see Brandless brand products as "a platform for your message not ours."
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McDonald's Is Reportedly Planning A New Value Menu Because We Like Cheap Food
After scrapping the Dollar Menu, McDonald's reportedly sees value in lower-priced options.
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Coke Zero Is Gone. Welcome Coke Zero Sugar.
The company calls it "our best-tasting zero-sugar Coca-Cola yet.” Sorry, Diet Coke.
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Women Say A Popular New Device To “Get Rid Of Cellulite” Left Them Injured
A device called the FasciaBlaster promising to “get rid of cellulite” designed by a self-identified scientist has gone viral on Facebook. But women are complaining about the severe bruising it causes.
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Now You Can Complain About Your Uber Ride Without Lowering The Driver's Rating
Plus, it's introducing a slew of other new features aimed at making drivers' lives a little easier.
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Major Advertisers Pulled Their Ads From YouTube, But It Didn't Hurt Alphabet's Earnings
The revolt didn't add up to much.
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21 Life Lessons From A Rich Dude Who Says He Has It All Figured Out
“I’m counting the days until someone emails me and tells me this book changed their lives — and the lives of their friends and families — forever," writes Jason Calacanis. "It’s gonna happen, I’m sure of it.”
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The Way TSA Agents Profile You At The Airport Is Not Based On Legit Science, Report Says
A new report finds no “valid evidence” for the TSA’s $186 million “Behavioral Detection Assessment” program. But the agency says it will keep doing it anyway.
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Amazon Will Sell Kenmore Appliances, And Other Retailers Are Awash
Watch out Home Depot.
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Troubled Colleges Rebrand Under Faux-Latin Names
Everest College is now "Altierus." DeVry Education Group is now "Adtalem."
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