United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is seeking to reassure passengers after a string of safety incidents raised concerns. In a letter sent out early Monday to United customers, he said the incidents, though each unrelated,…
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Joann Fabrics and Crafts has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to reorganize its finances. In a release accompanying its filing, Joann said its stores and website would remain open and continue…
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JetBlue to leave Kansas City, trim service from Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale amid financial trouble
JetBlue is ending service to and from Kansas City as part of a broader route reorganization in the wake of a federal judge’s decision to reject its merger with Spirit Airlines. The New York-based carrier…
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A Trader Joe’s-branded cashew product sold in 16 states is being recalled over salmonella contamination concerns. In a notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, Wenders LLC said some of its Trader Joe’s…
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EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every…
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The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ long-standing commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price. Instead, home buyers and sellers would be…
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A groundbreaking $418 million settlement announced Friday by the powerful National Association of Realtors is set to usher in the most sweeping reforms the American real estate market has seen in a century. It could dramatically…
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The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ long-standing commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price. Instead, home buyers and sellers would be…
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Boeing and Alaska Airlines have separately denied any legal responsibility for the injuries allegedly caused to dozens of passengers after a door plug blew out of a 737-Max 9 jet during a flight in January.…