Tesla is set to defend itself for the first time at trial against allegations that failure of its Autopilot driver assistant feature led to death, in what will likely be a major test of Chief Executive…
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U.S. job openings dropped to the lowest level in nearly 2-1/2 years in July as the labor market gradually slowed, bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged next month. The Job…
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The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays. The U.S. Department of Transportation…
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For the first time ever, IHOP is making its biscuits menu available nationwide. The Dine Brands chain, best known for its pancakes, has been branching out into different categories, from burritos to savory crepes, after slashing its…
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Earlier this month in Noel, Missouri — population 2,124 — Tyson Foods hosted a job fair for the 1,500 chicken plant workers it plans to lay off in two months. David Handy, a union steward…
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More Green Dot Bank customers say they can’t access their funds, causing financial distress
Like many customers of Green Dot Bank, Texas resident Sheldon Ransom first encountered the online banking company through TurboTax, in the form of a stimulus check. Though perhaps not a household name, Green Dot, headquartered…
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Spirit Airlines has agreed to pay up to $8.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit by passengers who said the low-cost carrier blindsided them with surprise carry-on bag fees on tickets bought through third-party…
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Fed Chair Powell calls inflation ‘too high’ and warns that ‘we are prepared to raise rates further’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday called for more vigilance in the fight against inflation, warning that additional interest rate increases could be yet to come. While acknowledging that progress has been made, the central bank…
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DETROIT — United Auto Workers members overwhelmingly granted union leaders authorization to strike during ongoing contract negotiations with General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, if warranted. The union on Friday said an average of 97% of combined members at…
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Southwest Airlines is now limiting a service that lets passengers buy a better spot in the boarding line
Southwest Airlines is changing its unusual boarding system by limiting the opportunity to pay an extra fee and jump ahead of other passengers in the race for the best seats. The airline said Wednesday that…