As feds loom, states hit Facebook, Google with new probes

Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.

You may be owed money under Yahoo's pending data breach settlement: Here's what you need to know

If you had a Yahoo account anytime in 2012 through 2016, you may be eligible for free credit monitoring services or a cash payment under a pending class-action settlement valued at $117.5 million.

American Airlines mechanic allegedly tampered with plane in Miami to delay or cancel flight

An American Airlines employee, allegedly angry over stalled union contract talks with the company, has been accused of disabling the navigation system on a flight slated to take off from Miami over the summer, investigators said Thursday.

Kroger joins Walmart in asking customers to 'no longer openly carry firearms' in stores

Kroger on Tuesday requested customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in its stores — hours after Walmart asked the same of its shoppers amid recent mass shootingsacross the U.S. and some public pressure from mostly left-leaning groups to restrict gun sales.

Austin company could provide cannabis testing system for law enforcement

An Austin company may have a solution for law enforcement agencies struggling to tell the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. 

IKEA cooking up plant-based Swedish meatballs

IKEA plans to roll out meatless Swedish meatballs that are made with a plant-based alternative protein.

KFC to pay former worker $1.5 million for making it difficult to breastfeed during breaks

A jury has ruled that a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee must pay over $1.5 million to a former employee who said she was demoted because she wanted to pump her breast milk.

Austin-area aerospace company selected by NASA for Commercial Lunar Payload Services Contract

It’s history in the making! Nine U.S. companies are now eligible to bid on new NASA delivery services to the moon, Firefly Aerospace located in Cedar Park, Texas is one of those companies.

?Leave Manchaca Alone,? business owners say
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In October, the Austin City Council decided it was time to change Manchaca Road to Menchaca.

Red River business owners say crime-ridden alley is going unchecked
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Music venue owners in the Red River Cultural District said enough is enough after a musician was assaulted leaving a gig at Beerland last week.

Council holds special meeting on Austin ?paid sick leave? policy
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Council Member Greg Casar is sponsor of a proposed City of Austin ordinance establishing earned sick time standards for private employers in Austin.