Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today?
From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight
2023-10-31 04:29
Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath
Hurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico, last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds of thousands of people
2023-10-31 04:29
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says
U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness
2023-10-30 23:55
Meta rolls out paid ad-free option for European Facebook and Insta users after privacy ruling
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules
2023-10-30 23:29
Enterprise CEO says rental car prices have moderated as supplies have improved but remain high
When Enterprise started to see automobile supply problems after the pandemic hit in 2020, the car and truck rental, fleet management and mobility company decided to cater to its long-term customers
2023-10-30 21:17
General Motors, the lone holdout among Detroit Three, faces rising pressure and risks from strike
Pressure in rising on General Motors as the lone holdout in a strike targeting all three big Detroit automakers after a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis was reached with the United Auto Workers union over the weekend
2023-10-30 20:54
Futures advance as investors await Fed rate verdict; more earnings on tap
By Amruta Khandekar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -Futures for Wall Street's main stock indexes rose on Monday ahead of a
2023-10-30 19:27
Oil prices could reach 'uncharted waters' if the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the World Bank says
The World Bank says oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas intensifies
2023-10-30 19:23
McDonald's promotions lure diners despite higher menu prices and revenue jumps 14%
McDonald’s reported better-than-expected sales in the third quarter, as popular promotions brought in customers despite higher U.S. prices
2023-10-30 19:23
US consumers keep spending despite high prices and their own gloomy outlook. Can it last?
A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have expressed in opinion polls
2023-10-30 18:25
Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and will sign an executive order to address his concerns
President Joe Biden is signing a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence
2023-10-30 17:53
Stock market today: Asian shares slip after S&P 500 slips ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of a Federal Reserve decision this week on interest rates
2023-10-30 13:15