Dollar index climbs to 10-month high; yen, euro languish
By Karen Brettell and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK The dollar hit a 10-month high against a basket of
2023-09-28 03:54
In latest recall, Hyundai and Kia ask owners of 3.3 million vehicles to park outside due to risk of fire
Owners of about 3.3 million Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs in the United States should avoid parking in or near structures because the vehicles could suddenly catch fire -- whether they're being driven or not, according to an announcement Wednesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
2023-09-28 03:53
Autoworkers union may expand its strike again
The United Auto Workers union is preparing to announce a possible expansion of its strike against General Motors, Stellantis and maybe Ford this Friday if there isn't more progress in talks, a union source familiar with plans said Wednesday.
2023-09-28 03:29
Trump claims to be pro-worker. His record says he's anti-union
Donald Trump arrives in Michigan Wednesday with a lot more support among blue collar union members than a lot of Republican presidential candidates before him. But his record as president is decidedly anti-union.
2023-09-28 03:29
Argentina poverty rate rises to 40.1% in first half of 2023
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's poverty rate rose to 40.1% in the first half of 2023, the government's INDEC statistics
2023-09-28 03:27
US late-night shows to resume next week after writers end strike
By Danielle Broadway Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel are bringing
2023-09-28 03:25
Bank of America CEO says Fed has won the near-term battle against inflation
By Lananh Nguyen and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK The Federal Reserve has won the near-term battle against inflation,
2023-09-28 03:24
Target citing crime for closing stores shows retailers are fighting an uphill battle
Target's decision to close nine of its stores in major cities, citing persistent large-scale theft at those locations is the latest signal that retailers may be struggling in their battle to contain a growing and dangerous problem.
2023-09-28 02:56
Weight-Loss Drugs Pose Risks for People Over 65, Experts Say
It may come as a surprise, but not all weight loss is healthy. And one key question for
2023-09-28 02:50
University of the People founder and Arizona State professor win Yidan Prize for education work
Shai Reshef, president and founder of the online, tuition-free University of the People, and Arizona State professor and researcher Michelene Chi, who has developed a framework to improve how students learn, are the 2023 winners of The Yidan Prize, the biggest award in education
2023-09-28 02:48
UAW plans to strike additional auto targets Friday absent serious progress - source
By David Shepardson and Joseph White DETROIT The United Auto Workers union plans to strike additional Detroit Three
2023-09-28 02:46
Swedish furniture maker IKEA to open first Colombia store
BOGOTA Swedish furniture maker IKEA will this week open its biggest South American store in Colombia, as part
2023-09-28 02:23