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In February, Washington employers added 15,300 jobs, according to a report Wednesday by the state Employment Security Department.
A dispute between Jack Daniel’s and the makers of a squeaking dog toy that humorously mimics the whiskey’s signature look gave Supreme Court justices a...
Striking baristas from Oregon and Washington state converged for a midday protest outside Starbucks headquarters in Seattle.
Google has suspended the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo on its app store after malware was discovered in versions of the app from other sources.
Years after eliminating its PR team, Tesla has been stepping up its activity on Twitter. It hasn't been a panacea.
Kroger is about to add another layer of automation to its customers’ online grocery orders filled by robots at its fulfillment center in southern Dallas.
Starbucks' new CEO assumes duties from Schultz sooner than expected amid pressure and a labor movement.
The race for ingredients to make green diesel and sustainable jet fuel is bringing Canada's namesake crop into the American Deep South.
