And 25 percent of those COVID-19 cases are in the U.S. Coronavirus cases topped 10 million globally this weekend as the death rate reaches just shy of half a million…
Month: February 2024
7 ways cybercrime is evolving amid the coronavirus pandemic
For many cybercriminals, the global coronavirus pandemic has been a golden opportunity for fraud. And we haven’t even seen the worst of it yet. Scammers love crises. From the criminal’s…
‘It breaks your heart.’ California should audit embattled unemployment agency, lawmaker says
Citing relentless consumer anger over delays and confusion in dealing with the state’s unemployment agency, Assemblyman Jim Patterson Friday formally requested an audit of the state’s beleaguered Employment Development Department.…
Albertsons Falters in Debut After $800 Million IPO Letdown
(Bloomberg) — Albertsons Cos. emerged from 14 years of private ownership by Cerberus Capital Management with a whimper Friday, as its shares sagged after a shrunken initial public offering. The…
Tech companies make money off your data. Shouldn’t you be paid, too?
Whenever you sign up for a new social media service or website, or download an app onto your phone or computer, you’ll typically see some long disclaimer written in legalese.…
Apple’s App Store Rules Scrutinized in U.S. Antitrust Probe
(Bloomberg) — About a year into a U.S. antitrust investigation of Apple Inc., Justice Department lawyers are scrutinizing rules that require many app makers to use the company’s payment system,…
Newark COVID Reopen Updates: Dining, Shopping And More
NEWARK, NJ — Recovering from the coronavirus shutdown has been a slow process, Newark. But there’s good news: the “new normal” is getting closer. Newark’s restaurants, stores, businesses and other…
Amazon Buys Driverless Startup Zoox, Cites Ride-Hailing Goal
(Bloomberg) — When news broke last month that Amazon.com Inc. was interested in buying Zoox Inc., observers assumed the e-commerce giant was looking to automate its delivery fleet. After all,…