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Appeals court grants stay for Uber and Lyft to continue operations in California

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

jetcityimage/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Thursday, giving the ride-share giants more time to appeal a ruling that required them to classify drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.The news comes after Lyft announced earlier Thursday that it... Read More.

Pinterest launches Black-owned fashion and beauty shop

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

TARIK KIZILKAYA/iStockBy JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and many others at the hands of police, there's been more of a national effort to support people of color.One way people... Read More.

Lyft to suspend rideshare operations in California in response to court ruling

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

jetcityimage/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Lyft announced that it will suspend its ride sharing operations in the state of California, a lucrative market for the company, starting Thursday night.The dramatic move comes after a California judge said... Read More.

Prosecutors looking to reinstate indictment against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort for mortgage fraud

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

DNY59/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Manhattan District Attorney's office fought Thursday to reinstate the indictment against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, according to court documents filed in the case.Manafort had been charged in... Read More.

NYC restaurant, State Liquor Authority square off in lawsuit over COVID crackdown

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

DNY59/iStockBy CATHERINE SANZ and AARON KATERSKY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Manhattan café that was raided by police and found to be violating social distancing laws earlier this month is suing the State Liquor Authority for suspending its license.In... Read More.

Another 1.1 million workers filed jobless claims last week

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

courtneyk/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Some 1.1 million workers lost their jobs and filed for unemployment insurance last week, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor released Thursday. The latest weekly figure from the DOL... Read More.

Tech barriers to remote learning send parents scrambling, expose ‘digital chasm’

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

Imgorthand/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Matielyn Jones, a mom of two from Georgia, did everything she could to help her school-age son succeed as he navigates remote learning this semester -- investing in a new laptop, desk... Read More.

Mom creates alphabet poster to help parents, teachers talk to kids about racism

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

Taimani ReedBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A mother has designed a poster in hopes that it will help parents and teachers educate their children about racism.Taimani Reed of Portland, Oregon, is a photographer, brand designer and illustrator.... Read More.

Better Business Bureau warns consumers about diet app Noom after complaints

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

NoomBy SANDRA TEMKO and ANGELINE JANE BERNABE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Free trial subscription services can be helpful when trying out an app, but some customers of the popular diet app Noom, which offers a free trial period, have... Read More.

S&P 500 briefly hits intraday record high

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

lucadp/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Standard & Poor's 500 briefly hit a new record high during intraday trading on Tuesday morning.While the S&P 500 dipped back into the negative after reaching its new high just around... Read More.

Starbucks releases two new bright green kiwi starfruit drinks

Tuesday, August 18 by ABC News

StarbucksBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Summer may be coming to a close, but Starbucks has added two new tropical-flavored drinks for a taste of the season all year long.The Kiwi Starfruit Starbucks Refreshers Beverage and the... Read More.

Payless is relaunching in time for back-to-school shopping

Monday, August 17 by ABC News

Lokibaho/iStockBy JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- After announcing an upcoming comeback at the beginning of this year, mass retailer Payless is officially relaunching this month.On Tuesday, the footwear retailer, which has formally dropped "ShoeSource" from its name,... Read More.

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Appeals court grants stay for Uber and Lyft to continue operations in California

Pinterest launches Black-owned fashion and beauty shop

Lyft to suspend rideshare operations in California in response to court ruling

Prosecutors looking to reinstate indictment against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort for mortgage fraud

NYC restaurant, State Liquor Authority square off in lawsuit over COVID crackdown

Another 1.1 million workers filed jobless claims last week

Tech barriers to remote learning send parents scrambling, expose ‘digital chasm’

Mom creates alphabet poster to help parents, teachers talk to kids about racism

Better Business Bureau warns consumers about diet app Noom after complaints

S&P 500 briefly hits intraday record high

Starbucks releases two new bright green kiwi starfruit drinks

Payless is relaunching in time for back-to-school shopping

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