Boeing has named Robert “Kelly” Ortberg to replace CEO Dave Calhoun, picking a longtime aerospace veteran from outside the company as the manufacturer struggles to regain its footing from its safety and manufacturing crises. He will start Aug.…
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While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire…
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Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as both its U.S. and international cafes faced weaker demand. Shares of the company rose more than 1% in extended trading. Here is what the company reported compared…
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Extreme heat is prompting higher home cooling costs. It is also putting some individuals at risk
Amid surging summer heat, the earth reached a new hottest day on record on July 22. That day, the global average temperature was almost 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and was surrounded by similar high temperature days. Across the U.S.…
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DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to once again reduce its U.S. employee headcount through a broad voluntary buyout, as the company attempts to reduce costs and boost profits. In an email to employees Tuesday morning, the company…
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Amazon must notify customers about and remove products deemed dangerous that it sells through its website, federal regulators ruled Tuesday. In a unanimous decision, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said that as a ‘distributor,’ Amazon…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won a $1.4 billion settlement from Facebook parent Meta over charges that it captured users’ facial and biometric data without properly informing them it was doing so. Paxton said…
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Free Wi-Fi? Free checked bag? Free snacks? On Spirit? The Florida-based carrier that is practically synonymous with budget air travel in the U.S. said Tuesday that it plans to offer packages for its highest-priced tickets, wrapping…
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Tesla has issued a recall for more than 1.8 million vehicles after it received reports that the hoods on some were unintentionally popping open. According to a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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The housing crunch is still squeezing buyers — but not as badly in these swing-state counties
Homes are getting less affordable for buyers all over the country — including in places where the 2024 presidential race could be decided. But market conditions in six key swing counties aren’t quite as bad…