Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana investing $75M in marijuana industry
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday. San Jose, California-based Caliva said it will use the investment to grow a company that includes a farm, a retail store, distribution center and a delivery service. It also distributes its branded...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday. San Jose, California-based Caliva said it will use the investment to grow a company that includes a farm, a retail store, distribution center and a delivery service. It also distributes its branded...
Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk
Robots aren't replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.
Robots aren't replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.
Sweethearts candy hearts won't be available for Valentine's Day 2019
Valentine's Day just won't be the same this year, as Sweethearts candy hearts will not be on store shelves for the first time in a century.
Valentine's Day just won't be the same this year, as Sweethearts candy hearts will not be on store shelves for the first time in a century.
Starbucks to roll out delivery service for Chicago coffee drinkers
Starbucks is expanding its delivery service and aims to offer it at nearly one-fourth of its U.S. company-operated coffee shops.
Starbucks is expanding its delivery service and aims to offer it at nearly one-fourth of its U.S. company-operated coffee shops.
Sears creditors challenge hedge fund chairman's winning bid
A group of Sears creditors are challenging Chairman Eddie Lampert's hedge fund's winning $5.2 billion bid to buy the business in a bankruptcy auction and wants to air their grievances in court.
A group of Sears creditors are challenging Chairman Eddie Lampert's hedge fund's winning $5.2 billion bid to buy the business in a bankruptcy auction and wants to air their grievances in court.
Pornhub reports spike in DC porn viewership during government shutdown
Pornhub is reporting a spike in its traffic from the District during the government shutdown, according to its analytic team.
Pornhub is reporting a spike in its traffic from the District during the government shutdown, according to its analytic team.
Petition created to make Dr Pepper the Official Soft Drink of Texas
Dr Pepper has started a petition urging the Texas State House to make the beverage the Official Soft Drink of Texas.
Dr Pepper has started a petition urging the Texas State House to make the beverage the Official Soft Drink of Texas.
ALDI hiring across Chicagoland, Northern Indiana
ALDI is hosting a one-day hiring spree on Tuesday to fill positions at stores across Chicagoland and Northern Indiana.
ALDI is hosting a one-day hiring spree on Tuesday to fill positions at stores across Chicagoland and Northern Indiana.
New AI software tracks down users who share Netflix accounts and passwords
Software specialist Synamedia is touting a new technology that it says can track down users who share accounts and passwords for streaming services such as Netflix.
Software specialist Synamedia is touting a new technology that it says can track down users who share accounts and passwords for streaming services such as Netflix.
Parents of teen killed in Tesla crash sue company
The parents of a Florida teenager killed when a Telsa sedan crashed and caught fire last year are suing the electric car company alleging that the battery pack on its electric Model S is defective and can erupt into intense fires.
The parents of a Florida teenager killed when a Telsa sedan crashed and caught fire last year are suing the electric car company alleging that the battery pack on its electric Model S is defective and can erupt into intense fires.
Company shows off flying taxi
Bell Helicopters showed off its new "flying car" prototype at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show.
Bell Helicopters showed off its new "flying car" prototype at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show.
Sears gets another reprieve from liquidation
Sears received another possible lifeline Tuesday when the company's chairman and largest shareholder promised to line up the necessary financing to keep the struggling department store chain afloat.
Sears received another possible lifeline Tuesday when the company's chairman and largest shareholder promised to line up the necessary financing to keep the struggling department store chain afloat.
Report: Taxpayers will receive tax refunds despite government shutdown
The partial federal government shutdown has dragged on for more than two weeks but eligible American taxpayers can still look forward to their tax refunds.
The partial federal government shutdown has dragged on for more than two weeks but eligible American taxpayers can still look forward to their tax refunds.
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
Scammers using Netflix to steal money
A phishing email is going around asking Netflix users to update their billing information.
A phishing email is going around asking Netflix users to update their billing information.
Minimum wages set to increase in these 20 states in 2019
Millions of workers are due for a raise next year.
Millions of workers are due for a raise next year.
Report: Sears chairman submits last-minute $4.4-billion bid to buy retailer
Sears is closing 80 more stores as it teeters on the brink of liquidation.
Sears is closing 80 more stores as it teeters on the brink of liquidation.
Social Security checks to rise in January
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Retirees are set to see the biggest increase in their monthly Social Security checks in seven years.
Legal marijuana industry toasts banner year
The last year was a 12-month champagne toast for the legal marijuana industry as the global market exploded and cannabis pushed its way further into the financial and cultural mainstream.
The last year was a 12-month champagne toast for the legal marijuana industry as the global market exploded and cannabis pushed its way further into the financial and cultural mainstream.
Dow Jones vaults more than 1,000 points for biggest daily point gain ever
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, recovering all their losses from a Christmas Eve plunge and placing the market on track for its best day in nine months.