Black Friday was once a hallmark of American consumerism. It has lost some of its thunder lately. It’s true that shoppers looking for big discounts can still line up early at Macy’s or Best Buy the day after Thanksgiving in hopes of snagging a bargain. But for many, the bargain has already been negotiated. Check … [Read more…]
Sam Altman was reinstated as CEO of OpenAI late Tuesday, the company said, successfully reversing his removal by the company’s board last week after a campaign by his allies, employees and investors. The board is being overhauled and several members who had opposed Mr. Altman are fired. Adam D’Angelo, the CEO of Quora, will be … [Read more…]
Palantir, the software company founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, won a major contract in Britain on Tuesday to overhaul the country’s national health service’s technology system, allaying concerns that a company known for its military-related work in the United States would secure such a sensitive role in connection with patient data. The National Health Service … [Read more…]
A California food company has voluntarily recalled all of its peaches, plums and nectarines in connection with a listeria outbreak that has resulted in one death and 10 hospitalizations since 2018, according to an alert released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food safety emerges. The CDC’s food safety warning came three … [Read more…]
Just in time for the holiday season, the Biden administration is offering a new round of free at-home coronavirus tests to Americans through the Postal Service. The government restarted the dormant program in September, announcing at the time that households could order four free tests through the federal website covidtests.gov. From Monday, households can order … [Read more…]
Assisted living centers have become an attractive retirement alternative for hundreds of thousands of baby boomers who can no longer live independently, promising a cheerful alternative to the institutional setting of a nursing home. But their costs are so overwhelming that most Americans cannot afford them. These highly profitable establishments often charge $5,000 or more … [Read more…]
Members of the United Automobile Workers union have backed new contracts with the three major U.S. automakers, agreements that provide steep wage increases and other benefits that had eluded the union for more than 20 years. In the most hotly contested vote, General Motors’ tentative contract agreement won the support of 55 percent of the … [Read more…]
Amtrak train service on the route between New York City and Albany remained suspended for a second day Monday morning after structural problems were discovered in a parking garage over the tracks in midtown Manhattan. Amtrak suspended service between Pennsylvania Station in New York and Croton-Harmon Station in Westchester for the first time on Sunday, … [Read more…]
NEW YORK – Amtrak service between Albany and New York City remains suspended for Monday’s commute. Albany-bound Empire Line trains were canceled Sunday because of what Amtrak called unforeseen track closures. It comes from a private building in Hell’s Kitchen, located above the tracks. “I just don’t know what’s happening, and it never happens,” said … [Read more…]
Business exclusive details By Sarah Nathan Published November 13, 2023, 6:00 am ET Adam Neumann has a luxurious new home in Florida, where he now lives with his wife Rebekah and six children. Some go to the same school as the Neumanns’ close friends Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. MEGA As WeWork goes bankrupt, its … [Read more…]