The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any momentDETROIT -- The United Auto Workers union isn't adding any factories to those...
Ecuadorians are voting in a runoff election amid an atmosphere of unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisonsCARACAS, Venezuela -- Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians have...
Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they believe is unconstitutionalWASHINGTON -- Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000...
Governors receive many giftsSPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has so many fans and friends that he receives a $30 gift at the rate of one every three days, but because of his job he accepts none of them, and rarely even...
Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creaturesABOARD THE ALLANKAY off Antarctica -- The Antarctic Endeavour glides across the water’s...
A NASA spacecraft has rocketed away on a six-year journey to a rare asteroid made of metalCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s Psyche spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a six-year journey to a rare metal-covered asteroid.Most asteroids...
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassleAfter...
A decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for at least 10 more years has been delayed after member countries failed to agreeBRUSSELS -- A European Union decision...
Jeep maker Stellantis says it will build a second electric vehicle battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana, that will create 1,400 new jobsDETROIT -- Jeep maker Stellantis says it will build a second electric vehicle battery factory in...
Indonesia’s former agriculture minister has been arrested by the country’s anti-graft commission on accusations of bribery, abuse of power and fraudJAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia’s former agriculture minister was arrested Thursday...
Mexico is pursuing a criminal complaint against the country’s largest copper producer seeking to force a new remediation program for river pollution in the northern state of SonoraMEXICO CITY -- Mexico is pursuing a criminal complaint...
Environmentalists are poised to return to court in an ongoing legal battle with the Biden administration over a Nevada lithium mineRENO, Nev. -- In an ongoing legal battle with the Biden administration over a Nevada lithium mine, environmentalists...
China's economy remains in the doldrums, with prices falling due to slack demand from consumers and businessesHONG KONG -- China’s economy remains in the doldrums, data released Friday showed, with prices falling due to slack...
Shares of Dollar General are up more than 7% before the opening bell after the discount chain said Todd Vasos will be returning as CEO after a streak of disappointing quarterly profitsShares of Dollar General are up more than 7% before...
Florine Mark, a Michigan business icon and former owner of Weight Watchers franchises in Michigan and Ontario, Canada, has diedDETROIT -- Florine Mark, a Michigan Business icon and former owner of Weight Watchers franchises in Michigan...
The Biden administration has selected clean-energy projects from Pennsylvania to California for a $7 billion program to kickstart development and production of hydrogen fuelWASHINGTON -- Large-scale clean energy projects from Pennsylvania...
Top housing industry advocates voiced 'profound concern' about rising mortgage rates.Major housing industry groups voiced "profound concern" in a letter this week urging the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says subsidies will be progressively cut and new taxes launched next year as part of the 2024 federal budgetKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will progressively cut subsidies and launch new taxes...
"Israel is resilient and so are its startups," one CEO said.Israel’s government is mobilizing 360,000 reservists as the nation responds to the sudden attack by Palestinian militants.Global companies with a presence in Israel...
From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlightNEW YORK -- From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight.But despite historic...
Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced ThursdayWASHINGTON -- Looking ahead to retirement next spring, Karla Abbott finds comfort in the cost-of-living increase that millions of Social Security recipients...