Janet Yellen warns shutdown would be 'dangerous and unnecessary'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will warn Congress in a speech later Friday morning that a government shutdown would be "dangerous and unnecessary" because it would undermine the American economy and disrupt key government functions.
2023-09-29 23:24
UAW to expand strike at Ford and GM, Fain says
The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike to additional facilities of automakers Ford and GM, the UAW head said on Friday, adding that additional Stellantis members will not be called to go on strike.
2023-09-29 23:20
New York airports socked with delays because of heavy rain
Torrential rain affecting most of New York City is having an effect on area air travel.
2023-09-29 23:20
French prosecutor probes billionaire Bernard Arnault over dealings with Russian businessman
French billionaire and LVMH owner Bernand Arnault is being investigated over his financial dealings with a Russian businessman, the Paris prosecutor's office told CNN Friday.
2023-09-29 19:53
5 things you need to know about what could be the largest health care strike in US history
Thousands of unionized healthcare workers are set to walk off the job if contract negotiations with their employer, Kaiser Permanente, fall through this weekend.
2023-09-29 18:54
Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday
2023-09-29 13:58
Trade between Russia and China is booming so much that shipping containers are 'piling up'
Shipping containers from China are "piling up" in Russia amid a surge of Chinese goods flowing into the country as trade soars, a new analysis has found.
2023-09-29 13:46
What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch
2023-09-29 12:26
China Eastern Airlines just made the biggest C919 order ever, for 100 planes
China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday it will buy another 100 C919 airplanes in a deal worth $10 billion at list prices, in what would be the largest ever order for the jet made by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
2023-09-29 11:18
California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers
California is raising the minimum wage for fast food workers, marking a hard-won victory for those workers and union organizers.
2023-09-29 07:20
Girl Scout cookies are coming back, and prices are going up
Girl Scout cookies are getting more expensive. In some places, at least.
2023-09-29 03:59
Former Goldman, Blackstone analyst charged with insider trading
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal insider trading charges against a former Goldman Sachs
2023-09-29 01:51