Equifax CEO Richard Smith Is Out
Equifax CEO Richard Smith is out after the company's embarrassing data breach and botched response.
JPMorgan Devotes $10 Million to Fight Poverty in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is home to some of America's most powerful people and institutions. And yet nearly one-fifth of the District's population is living in poverty.
What Happens If Uber Loses London for Good?
As if Uber's new CEO didn't already have his work cut out for him, now he has to deal with losing one of the company's biggest markets. On Friday, London's transport authority said Uber is not "fit and proper" to …
Airlines Are Still Struggling to Get Into Devastated Puerto Rico
Major commercial airlines are still struggling to fly to Puerto Rico after last week's hurricane.
Black Girls Code Organization Receives $255K in Funding From General Motors
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of women of color in the digital space, has announced a partnership with General Motors, which includes a generous donation of $255,000.
Backlash From Hispanics Over New Business Bodega By NonHispanics
Two former Google employees, Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan, have partnered to launch Bodega - a pantry box/vending machine concept stocked with non-perishable items one would normally find at a convenience store or actual bodega.
Workers Trapped by Harvey at a Mexican Bakery Feed a Hungry Houston
Three bakers were trapped in a Houston area bakery when the first rains of Hurricane Harvey began to fall. All the men were worried about the safety of their families so they decided to channel their energy into baking.
Toys 'R' Us Files for Bankruptcy
Suffering from slumping sales and mountains of debt, Toys 'R' Us has filed for bankruptcy.
No Holiday Hiring for Walmart, Just More Hours for Its Workers
The holidays are right around the corner, but Walmart won't be hiring for help. The retailer plans to meet its need for extra work during the holiday shopping season by giving existing employees more hours, according to a release from …
Charles Butt Donates $100,000 to Prairie View A&M University Students Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $100,000 contribution to Prairie View A&M students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
How the Equifax Data Breach Happened: What We Know Now
Hackers were able to access personal data of 143 million Equifax customers. How did it happen? Much is still unknown. But it came down to a flaw in a tool designed to build web applications, the company said in a …
5 Photos Shot On the iPhone 8 Plus
Travel photographer Austin Mann was taking a wide shot on his new iPhone 8 Plus last week when he noticed a young boy peeking his head out of a train window. He changed the device's feature to Portrait Mode and …
Lyft's Redesigned Street Concept Could Fix L.A. Traffic
Want your city to fix its traffic issues? It should start by narrowing streets and planting trees where cars currently drive. A new partnership with Lyft and transportation experts highlights the overlooked secrets of good urban design -- and the …
Rolling Stone Magazine Up for Sale
It's the end of an era. The iconic Rolling Stone magazine is up for sale. The magazine's founder Jann Wenner and his son Gus Wenner announced the sale on Sunday.
Businesses Donate Over $157 Million to Harvey Relief Efforts
Corporate giants are making big contributions to disaster relief organizations to help victims of Tropical Storm Harvey. The storm is expected to leave behind billions of dollars in damages.
