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Uber, Lyft Agree on Minimum Wage Standards for Drivers in Minnesota, Legislators Announce

Minnesota lawmakers announced that the state has negotiated a minimum wage deal with Uber and Lyft. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) Minnesota legislators revealed Saturday, May 18, that the state's government had reached an agreement with Uber and Lyft to establish minimum wage requirements for their drivers.


Bruce Nordstrom, Who Helped Turn His Family-Run Company Into One of US Largest Apparel Retailers, Dies at 90

American billionaire Bruce Nordstrom, the former chairman of Nordstrom's department store chain, has died at the age of 90.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Is 'Embarrassed' Over Company's Threat to Revoke Equity if Exiting Employees Refuse to Sign NDA

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been embarrassed by the company's policy of threatening to revoke vested equity from exiting employees who refused to sign a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement.

Disneyland Actors, Performers in California Vote to Join Labor Union: ‘A Landslide Victory'

The Actors' Equity Association announced that 1,700 Disneyland Resort cast members voted to unionize.


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"AI Godfather" Geoffrey Hinton advocates for universal basic income to address job displacement caused by AI advancements and the need for global regulations to ensure ethical AI use.
Joe Biden Billionaire Megadonor Faces Being Ousted From Own Tech Company Over 'Concerns’ About HIs Conduct
Joe Kiani, a billionaire and prominent megadonor to President Joe Biden, is facing being ousted as chairman of Masimo, the medical device company he founded.
Stellantis Appoints New Leaders for Ram and Dodge Brands as Tim Kuniskis Steps Down After 32 Years
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Detroit Hosts Annual North American International Auto Show
Will Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package? DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 13: Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of Tesla Motors, speaks at the 2015 Automotive News World Congress January 13, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan.
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A South Korean woman fell victim to a sophisticated scam orchestrated by an individual impersonating Elon Musk.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Meets With Lawmakers On Capitol Hill
Boeing shareholders vote to retain the departing CEO amid ongoing challenges. The company is searching for a new chief executive to address the safety crisis and declining share prices, with potential candidates including industry experts like Patrick Shanahan, David Gitlin, and Greg Smith.
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