State officials said late Tuesday that they were closing Capitol Square and canceling any events that had been scheduled there next week, as well as closing some streets around the Capitol over the next few days for security purposes. The state Capitol building was already locked down because of the […]
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California sees spike in online shopping scams as holiday season gets underway
Nearly 7 out of 10 people plan to do most of their holiday shopping online amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a NerdWallet survey. But the increase in internet purchases is leaving consumers vulnerable to scams. Using the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker, Eyewitness News found complaints about online shopping […]
Uber’s national push over gig worker status has been underway for months
Over the last year, Uber drivers protested several times in front of the company’s headquarters, demanding more worker protections. James Martin/CNET Jason Schaal was sitting at home in Minneapolis last month when he opened his phone to check his email. Among the messages was one from Uber bearing the subject […]
Crackdown underway on fake websites selling cleaning supplies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Scammers are trying to get money out of you by setting up fake websites, which are selling cleaning supplies that are in high demand. Now, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action after uncovering 25 websites claiming to sell Clorox and Lysol. One of […]
Showman Trump gets second term bid underway with Republican nomination
President Donald Trump went into battle for a second term Monday with his nomination at a Republican convention where he will draw on all his showman’s instincts to try and change the narrative in an election he is currently set to lose. There was no surprise in the party delegates’ […]