SAN FRANCISCO – In April, Françoise Brougher, the chief operating officer of Pinterest and her top female executive company, abruptly left the company with little explanation. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Ms. Brougher accused the $ 21 billion company that makes virtual pinboards of dismissing her after she complained …
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Walmart is partnering with Instacart to offer same-day delivery, starting in a few U.S. markets, making it the latest major grocery chain to partner with Instacart in its battle against Amazon and Whole Foods. The partnership is currently in a pilot phase in four markets in California and Oklahoma. Byers …
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The S&P 500 is close to records. The big average closed on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country had registered the first coronavirus vaccine in the world. While there is skepticism about the vaccine, and especially its long-term effects and safety, the announcement helped lift investor sentiment. …
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Drivers demonstrate against a California referendum, fueled by Uber, Lyft, and other companies for the gig economy. Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images Uber has long been notorious for its hard-hitting business practices, but these days the company is trying to sound like the ridiculous compromise. On Monday, for …
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By Alyssa Pereira, SFGATE Published 8:40 a.m. PDT, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Zelda Williams and Robin Williams premiere “Old Dogs” at the El Capitan Theater on November 9, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer / WireImage) Zelda Williams and Robin Williams premiere “Old Dogs” at the El Capitan …
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