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CEO of hospital operator facing Senate scrutiny will step down following contempt resolution
The CEO of a hospital operator that filed for bankruptcy protection in May will step down after failing to testify before a U.S. Senate panel.
Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union says
The union representing Boeing factory workers who are currently on strike in the Pacific Northwest says contract talks โbroke offโ with the company after another bargaining session.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications
Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall.
Jimmy Carter at 100: A century of changes for a president, the US and the world since 1924
Already the longest-lived of the 45 men to serve as U.S. president, Jimmy Carter is about to reach the century mark.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments over Boeing's plea deal in a 737 Max case
Lawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month.
CBS News says it will be up to Vance and Walz to fact-check each other in veep debate
When JD Vance and Tim Walz take the stage for next week's vice presidential debate, CBS News says it will be up to the candidates, not the moderators, to fact-check each other.
Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Electric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore.
Boar's Head faces legal scrutiny over deadly deli meat listeria outbreak, USDA says
The deli meat company Boar's Head is being scrutinized by law enforcement officials over a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning.
Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo
Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization.
Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions
Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday.
Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
Britainโs competition watchdog has cleared Amazonโs partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didnโt qualify for further scrutiny.
As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds -- and obstacles
The U.S. is struggling to replant forests destroyed by increasingly destructive wildfires, with some areas unlikely to recover.
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
The Federal Reserveโs preferred inflation measure provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts.
Civil society groups nudge and cajole world leaders from the sidelines of United Nations week
Every September, a crush of events unfold on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the annual high-level meetings of world leaders in New York.
Prince Harryโs Sentebale organization leading initiative to support young people in Southern Africa
Prince Harryโs latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities.
Titan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion
The operator of an experimental submersible that imploded while seeking out the sunken Titanic was either putting profits over safety or pushing humankindโs boundaries.
Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated
A Federal Reserve official says he supports reducing the central bankโs key interest rate somewhat from its current level.
Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 60% tariff on goods from China and a 20% tariff on everything else the United States imports.
Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strike
The union representing Boeingโs striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest says it expects to resume negotiations with the company on Friday.
Baltimore longshoremen sue owner and manager of ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
A group of Baltimore longshoremen have filed a class action lawsuit against the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
An expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically underestimates the company's competition.
Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime have been hit with sanctions in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime.
OpenAI looks to shift away from nonprofit roots and convert itself to for-profit company
OpenAIโs history as a nonprofit research institute that also sells commercial products like ChatGPT may be coming to an end as the San Francisco company looks to more fully convert itself into a for-profit corporation accountable to shareholders.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. slipped this week to its lowest level in two years, boosting home shoppersโ purchasing power as they navigate a housing market with prices near all-time highs.
Court throws out manslaughter charge against clerk in Detroit gas station shooting
The Michigan Court of Appeals has thrown out a manslaughter charge against a Detroit gas station clerk who locked the door before an angry customer shot three bystanders, killing one.
Ports seek order to force dockworkers to bargaining table as strike looms at East and Gulf ports
With a strike deadline looming, the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports is asking a federal agency to make the Longshoremenโs union come to the bargaining table to negotiate a new contract.
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid falls to lowest level in four months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in four months.
US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate
The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.
Harrods apologizes to women who say they were abused by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed
The managing director of Harrods says the London department store is โdeeply sorryโ for failing employees who say they were sexually assaulted by late owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers
China is redoubling its first-aid for the economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic.
NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace ties
OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fiber hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic was developed with help of NASA and aerospace manufacturers.
Old newspaper boxes are being used to distribute the overdose reversal drug Narcan
Old newspaper boxes are being repurposed into containers that distribute Narcan, an emergency treatment to reverse drug overdoses.
Hong Kong court sentences editor to 21 months in jail in a case seen as a barometer of press freedom
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former editor of a shuttered news publication to 21 months in prison in a sedition case widely seen as an indicator of media freedom in the city, once hailed as a beacon of press freedom in Asia.
Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives passengers assigned seats, charges them extra for more legroom and offers red-eye flights but bags still fly free.
Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment
A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement involving last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
OpenAI exec Mira Murati says she's leaving artificial intelligence company
A high-ranking executive at OpenAI who served a few days as its interim CEO during a period of turmoil last year says sheโs leaving the artificial intelligence company.
The IMF approves a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, which will get $1 billion immediately
Pakistani officials say the executive board of the International Fund has approved a new $7 billion loan for the country.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Meta has unveiled updates to the companyโs virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon
An arbitration board has ruled that U.S. Steel may proceed with its proposed acquisition by Nippon Steel.
Sri Lanka's new president says he'll restart talks with the IMF to find a way out of economic crisis
Sri Lankaโs new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that he will soon resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund and foreign creditors to plot a way out of the worst economic crisis in the countryโs history.
Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappy
Southwest Airlines is planning to cut about one-third of its flights in Atlanta next year to save money, and employees affected by the change are furious.
New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades
New Jersey has hit pause on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
Court upholds finding that Montana clinic submitted false asbestos claims
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court determination that a Montana health clinic submitted more than 300 false asbestos claims on behalf of patients.
CrowdStrike executive apologizes to Congress for July global tech outage
An executive at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike apologized in testimony to Congress for sparking a global technology outage over the summer.
New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict
A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in former President Donald Trumpโs fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could cost him close to half a billion dollars.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents in an Ohio community as crews work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Honda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now itโs getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction
For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys.
Harris is making a 'capitalist' pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushes back against Republican nominee Donald Trumpโs claims that sheโs advancing โcommunistโ ideas.
Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mending
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will become the first government minister from Australia in that key economic role to visit China in seven years.
Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions
Cambodia has broken ground to build a China-funded canal to eventually link its capital Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand.
NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws
An engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board says the carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic had imperfections dating to the manufacturing process.
Hong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals
Two former top editors of Hong Kongโs defunct online media Stand News will learn their sentences Thursday after a landmark sedition verdict.
The Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting
Over 2,000 participants from over 80 countries descended on New York this week for the Clinton Global Initiative.
Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over "L.O.L." dolls
A federal jury has determined toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls.
Judge to approve auctions liquidating Alex Jones' Infowars to help pay Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jonesโ Infowars media platform and its assets will be sold off in auctions this fall to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
EPA data make it hard to know the extent of the contamination from last year's Ohio derailment
The way the Environmental Protection Agency has reported its test results since the disastrous East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment last year makes it hard for residents to know the full extent of the contamination they have been exposed to that they worry could increase their risk of cancer.
Video game actors' union calls for strike against 'League of Legends'
โLeague of Legendsโ is caught in the middle of a dispute between Hollywoodโs actors union and an audio company that provides voiceover services for the blockbuster online multiplayer game.
Invitation Homes agrees to pay $48 million to settle claims it saddled tenants with hidden fees
The nationโs largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission.
Boeing gives union more time to vote on an offer that's getting poor reviews from striking workers
Boeing is giving the union for 33,000 striking workers more time, but it still wants a vote on its latest contract proposal.
US company accuses Mexico of expropriating its property on the Caribbean coast
An American quarry company says the Mexican government has carried out a de facto expropriation of its properties on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets
The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size and dominance to stifle competition in the debit card market.
Italy's automotive workers plan to strike on Oct. 18 over a fall in output at Stellantis
Italy's main metalworkers union says workers in the automotive sector will go on strike on Oct. 18 in protest of declining output from Stellantis, the biggest carmaker in the country.
Prince Harry says harms of social media have created an 'epidemic' for today's youth
Prince Harry said todayโs youth is in the midst of an โepidemicโ of anxiety, depression and social isolation due to negative experiences online, as he brought his campaign to help children and their parents navigate cyberspace to this weekโs Clinton Global Initiative.
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in โcovert influence operationsโ on the social media platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA
Soccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage.
Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the massive vessel experienced an ill-timed electrical blackout and other failures.
Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan
Donald Trump has pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countriesโ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs.
Iran believes all remaining workers have died in coal mine explosion, raising death toll to 49
Iran says it believes the remaining workers trapped by an explosion at a coal mine in the countryโs east have died, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 49.
China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang products
China's Commerce Ministry says it will investigate the fashion company PVH, which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for suspected violations of trade rules.
Reconstruction set to begin on Copenhagenโs fire-damaged Old Stock Exchange landmark
Workers are set to begin the reconstruction of the 400-year-old Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen five months after a devastating fire destroyed more than half of the building.
Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud
A former top executive in Sam Bankman-Friedโs fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire has been sentenced to two years in prison for participating in what a prosecutor said was one of the largest recent financial frauds in U.S. history.
OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of 'desperation' to complete missions
A key employee with the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic has pushed back at a question about whether OceanGate felt a sense of โdesperationโ to complete the dives because of the high price tag.
Former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean cabinet minister has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in the Asian financial hubโs first ministerial criminal trial in nearly half a century.
Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is searching for a new CEO
Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says itโs just part of a normal leadership succession plan.