Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers
Minneapolis City Council members have narrowly passed a measure that would establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
2023-08-18 01:28
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused a lack of supply
2023-08-18 00:52
Ford, partners pick Canada for $900 million battery materials plant
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -A consortium of Ford Motor Co and South Korean companies on Thursday said they would
2023-08-18 00:49
A large health insurer is trying a new way to lower drug costs for millions of members
A major California health insurer is shaking up the prescription drug pricing system as it seeks to lower the cost of medication for its 4.8 million members.
2023-08-17 23:52
Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval
Israel’s Defense Ministry says it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion
2023-08-17 23:00
Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday
2023-08-17 21:56
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to a still
2023-08-17 20:59
Walmart shines in Q2 and bumps up expectations for the year
Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget conscious consumers in a tough economic environment
2023-08-17 19:24
Walmart raises forecasts, tops sales estimates as lower prices pull in shoppers
Walmart Inc raised its full-year forecasts and beat estimates for second-quarter sales on Thursday, underscoring its strength in
2023-08-17 19:20
Exclusive-US imports of auto parts face scrutiny under law on Chinese forced labor
By Nichola Groom Electric-vehicle batteries and other car parts are the latest products under scrutiny as part of
2023-08-17 18:23
Futures inch higher as investors assess Fed minutes; Cisco gains
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, a day after minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy
2023-08-17 17:51
Heavy rain in Germany causes flooding and leads to flight cancelations in Frankfurt
Authorities say heavy rain in parts of Germany caused flooding and led to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s busiest and a major European hub
2023-08-17 15:18