Mike Blake/ReutersUber and Lyft will pay a combined settlement of $328 million over allegations of illegally “cheating drivers out of hundreds of millions of dollars” and neglecting to provide mandatory paid sick leave in New York. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said on Thursday that it was the largest wage-theft settlement they’ve won. CNN reported that the money will potentially be offered to over 100,000 affected rideshare drivers in New York. “My office will continue to make sure tha
Mike Blake/ReutersRite Aid filed for bankruptcy on Sunday as the company struggles with more than 1,000 lawsuits over its alleged role in the opioid crisis alongside mounting debts and declining sales. The pharmacy, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, said it raised $3.45 billion to provide liquidity to support its operations throughout the process. It also claimed the funding would allow the business to resolve the lawsuits—which have accused Rite Aid of illegally fi
Briana Sanchez/Reuters, Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters, Mike Blake/ReutersConspiracy theorist Alex Jones and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel were called on Tuesday to testify against Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell in their upcoming criminal racketeering trial in Georgia. Chesebro and Powell, both lawyers closely associated with Donald Trump, have pleaded not guilty in the case, which centers around their attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. They were among the 19
Mike Blake/ReutersThe ceasefire is off. Earlier this year, ultra-aggressive investor Nelson Peltz had ignited a war against Disney and its CEO Bob Iger, demanding that the company rein in expenses and modify executive compensation. The battle cooled after Disney made some changes, but with the stock still sliding, Peltz apparently isn't happy, and he has reportedly acquired a larger stake in the business. According to The Wall Street Journal, his firm is likely to seek multiple seats on the boar
Mike Blake/ReutersResidents from Lahaina on Tuesday delivered a petition asking Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay reopening a part of West Maui to tourists this weekend, arguing that it’s too soon for visitors to return in the wake of August’s devastating wildfire. At least 98 people were killed in the Aug. 8 disaster that destroyed Lahaina, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. A total of 3,517 people with West Maui zip codes signed the petition asking for a delay in tourists r