Amazon unit buys big chunk of land in Santa Clara, paying cash
A unit of Amazon has bought a big slice of land in Santa Clara, a deal that signals a fresh expansion spot for the e-commerce behemoth. The property involved in
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California man admits role in $50 million fraud scheme involving fake websites promoting CDs
A California man pleaded guilty Wednesday to running a $50 million fraud scheme using fake websites that advertised high returns on certificates of deposit. Allen Giltman, 56, pleaded guilty by videoconference to
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Mayo Clinic will fire 730 employees for defying vaccination mandate
While the final numbers are still being tallied, Mayo Clinic reported Tuesday that “nearly 99%” of its 73,000 employees are now vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received an exemption for
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US becomes world’s top exporter of liquified natural gas
The United States is now the world’s leading exporter of liquified natural gas as Europe’s energy crisis and shortages in China send demand for American shipments soaring. LNG exports from the United States topped 7 million tonnes
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What’s next for Elizabeth Holmes?
The Blockbuster Elizabeth Holmes trial reached its much-anticipated climax Monday when jurors found the Theranos founder guilty of four counts of fraud. But the saga is far from over. Holmes still has
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This is how the jury found on the 11 charges against Elizabeth Holmes
Here’s how the jury found on each of the counts against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Each fraud charge carries up to 20 years in prison: 1. GUILTY of conspiracy to commit wire
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Elizabeth Holmes Trial: No Verdict After 6 Days of Deliberations
Deliberations in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial will continue in the new year. Jurors on Wednesday wrapped up their sixth day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. Deliberations at the federal
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All Bay Area counties now require everyone to wear masks inside public settings
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates rise again, Bay Area counties are tightening up health rules to require everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public settings
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California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law with ‘deceptive’ labeling
Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged
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Apple suing Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group
Tech giant Apple announced Tuesday it is suing Israel’s NSO Group, seeking to block the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire company from breaking into Apple’s products, like the iPhone. Apple said in
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