A former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot a black man who was running away last week has been charged with murder. Garrett Rolfe, who was fired after the killing of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, now faces 11 criminal charges. Watch the news conference by Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. […]
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Slack invested in this online recruiting start-up without ever meeting the CEO in person
Crosschq CEO Mike Fitzsimmons Crosschq At a virtual board meeting in early March, Crosschq CEO Mike Fitzsimmons told directors of his online recruiting company that he was about to make an unexpected call to Slack. With fears of the coronavirus roiling capital markets and the economy on the verge of […]
Here’s a running list of all the companies observing Juneteenth this year
A pedestrian walks past an advertisement for Nike. Dhiraj Singh | Bloomberg | Getty Images Multiple companies have announced that they will either honor or recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for their employees this year, as a sign of support for the Black community. Juneteenth, a blend of the words […]
FAA chief acknowledges agency, Boeing made mistakes on 737 Max
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Steve Dickson, acknowledged on Wednesday that Boeing and the U.S. air safety agency both made mistakes in developing the 737 Max jet, but rejected senators’ accusations the FAA was “stonewalling” probes after two fatal crashes. Boeing’s 737 Max has been grounded since March […]
Dow drops more than 100 points, snaps 3-day winning streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell for the first time in four sessions on Wednesday as stocks that would benefit the most from an economic reopening struggled throughout the day. The 30-stock Dow closed 170.37 points lower, or 0.7%, at 26,119.61. The S&P 500 dipped 0.4% to 3,113.49. Both the Dow and S&P […]
US sanctions Assad, his wife, others in 1st use of law named for military defector
The Trump administration announced new sanctions against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Wednesday, beginning the implementation of the strongest, most sweeping U.S. sanctions law yet against his regime. The Caesar Act — named after a Syrian military war photographer who smuggled out thousands of photos documenting the victims […]
Watch live: Fired officer charged with murder in shooting of Rayshard Brooks
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot a black man as he ran away with the officer’s Taser last week has been charged with murder, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced Wednesday. Garrett Rolfe, who was fired after the killing of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, faces 11 criminal charges, […]
Hertz halts plan to sell $500 million in shares pending SEC review
Hertz has suspended its plan to sell up to $500 million in shares after the Securities and Exchange Commission voiced concern about the deal and launched a review. Trading of Hertz stock had been halted for several hours before resuming shortly before 3:30 p.m. ET. Once trading resumed, shares were volatile, […]
MLB is on the verge of saving its season following a private meeting Tuesday
A general view during a spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Champion stadium on March 23, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Julio Aguilar | Getty Images After days of tension, Major League Baseball is close to restoring its season. MLB commissioner Rod […]
US economy faces protracted recovery from coronavirus lockdowns
Washington House co-owners Kimo Jepsen, Sari Jepsen and Mads Jepsen discuss reopening outdoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic while keeping customers safe. The U.S. economy is slowly awakening from the deep slumber induced to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Below All 50 states and Washington D.C. have taken […]