DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through…
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Nearly everyone, from the Federal Reserve to big-bank chiefs, thought a recession was likely to hit last year. Instead, 2023 delivered better-than-expected economic growth and falling inflation — welcome news for Wall Street investors and…
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More Ivy League universities settle suit alleging financial aid ‘scheme’ led to admitting wealthier students
Three Ivy League universities, along with several other top-tier U.S. schools, have agreed to settle a case brought by a group alleging the institutions conspired to collectively consider how much financial aid to offer to…
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We found many loose bolts on our Max 9 planes following near-disaster, Alaska Airlines CEO says
The CEO of Alaska Airlines said new, in-house inspections of the carrier’s Boeing 737 Max 9 planes in the wake of a near-disaster earlier this month revealed that “many” of the aircraft were found to…
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Listings for Stanley tumblers are still attracting dozens of bids on eBay for hundreds of dollars
The craze for Stanley-branded beverage tumblers continues. In the wake of the arrest of a California woman accused of stealing about $2,500 worth of the products, a search by NBC News reveals that the marketplace…
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The U.S. Department of Education plans to fix an error in how financial aid will be calculated for students starting their post-secondary education next year. However, financial aid experts say implementing the fix to the…
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EBay said Tuesday that it plans to lay off 9% of the company’s workforce, equal to about 1,000 full-time jobs, as the tech industry continues to downsize to start 2024. The stock rose more than 3%…
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U.S. regulators have barred TurboTax maker Intuit Inc. from advertising its services as ‘free’ unless they are free for all customers, or if eligibility is clearly disclosed. In an opinion and final order issued Monday, the Federal…
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Netflix to stream WWE’s ‘Raw’ starting next year in its biggest jump into live entertainment
Netflix and TKO Group Holdings said Tuesday that the streaming platform will air the WWE’s flagship program ‘Raw’ starting next year, in Netflix’s first major foray into live sports. The 10-year deal is valued at more than $5…
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Workers at America’s largest private employer will soon be getting raises. Walmart announced last week that the average salary for store managers will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year — a 9.4% increase. They…