Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reach tentative labor agreement
The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement Wednesday after more than a year of negotiations. The contract between the two expired July 1, 2022 and 22,000 dockworkers have been working in good faith for nearly a year as the two sides hammered out a deal.
2023-06-15 10:46
Economists are torn on whether the Fed's pause will backfire
The Federal Reserve's June rate pause could hurt its goal of getting inflation down to 2%, some economists say.
2023-06-15 05:59
Exclusive: 42% of CEOs say AI could destroy humanity in five to ten years
Many top business leaders are seriously worried that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity in the not-too-distant future.
2023-06-15 01:59
UPS, Teamsters reach deal on air conditioning delivery vans, a key issue in contract talks
Negotiators for UPS and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a crucial issue in their contract talks: The shipping giant has finally agreed to install air conditioning -- gradually -- in its fleet of 95,000 delivery vans.
2023-06-15 00:58
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million to a manager who says she was fired for being White
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
2023-06-15 00:51
Google is using AI to change how you shop
Google wants to make it easier for online shoppers to know how clothing will look on them before making a purchase.
2023-06-15 00:19
Elizabeth Warren demands Justice Department closely scrutinize PGA Tour's Saudi deal
Senators Warren and Wyden are pushing for the Justice Department to scrutinize the PGA Tour and LIV merger deal.
2023-06-14 23:59
UK homeowners brace for more mortgage pain as borrowing costs shoot up
Existing and aspiring UK homeowners are bracing for a fresh wave of misery as a rise in benchmark borrowing costs threatens to push up monthly mortgage payments.
2023-06-14 21:47
What if you can’t afford long-term care?
As many as 8 in 10 older Americans couldn’t afford more than four years in an assisted living facility or two years in a nursing home, according to a recent analysis
2023-06-14 20:45
Bud Light loses its title as America's top-selling beer
America's top-selling beer is no longer American.
2023-06-14 19:47
Edmunds Compares: 2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance
The electric car market is speeding up as consumer interest in EVs grows and a steady stream of new models are introduced
2023-06-14 18:47
Supreme Court could soon rule on Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of borrowers may learn soon whether they could receive up to $20,000 in debt relief under President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The fate of the debt cancellation program lies with the Supreme Court, which is expected to rule in late June or early July.
2023-06-14 17:25