Employees at Microsoft Japan worked four days a week, enjoyed a three-day weekend — and got their normal, five-day paycheck. As part of the trial, the company also capped meetings at 30 minutes.
China and 14 other countries have agreed on a tentative trade pact. The U.S. is not part of the agreement and critics say that puts the country at a disadvantage in a fast-growing part of the world.
Apple has pledged $2.5 billion to support affordable housing in California. The move follows similar initiatives by Big Tech to fend off criticism that its growth contributed to high housing costs.
Lawyers for President Trump say they plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially setting up an election-year decision about disclosing the president's finances.
The plan includes $1 billion for a mortgage assistance fund for first-time homebuyers in the state, and $1 billion for an open line of credit to develop "very low- to moderate-income housing."
A grandma, in a rustic outdoor ranch kitchen, is tearing up the Internet in Mexico with her simple, home style cooking. Since starting in August, she's got 1.5 million subscribers.
An FDA advisory panel recommends that a pregnancy drug — used to prevent premature births — be taken off the market. Researchers say there isn't enough evidence to suggest it works.
The oil company said it will sell an unspecified number of shares on a Saudi Arabian exchange. Its valuation could be $1.5 trillion, and it may be the world's biggest IPO.