Starbucks workers to strike on Red Cup Day in largest work stoppage in company history
(NEW YORK) -- Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are set to walk off the job on Thursday in the largest work stoppage in the... Read More.
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FAFSA made easy? Overhauls to college financial aid form could streamline it to 10-minute process
(NEW YORK) -- Delivering on long-awaited improvements, the Department of Education will soon release a streamlined version of its widely used college financial aid... Read More.
Citizen watchdogs eye Congress’ ‘killing it’ approach to stock trading
(NEW YORK) -- Chris Josephs wakes up each morning, opens his laptop, and combs through last night’s stock trades.
Josephs, who lives in Santa Monica,... Read More.
As some Christmas tree farms close due to lack of supply, experts warn not to worry
(NEW YORK) -- The holidays are fast approaching and as people prepare to pick out the perfect pine to decorate for Christmas, some growers... Read More.
What happens if the government shuts down ahead of Thanksgiving
(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has a plan to keep the government open, at least for now. But if the rest... Read More.
Inflation cooled significantly in October, offering relief for consumers
(WASHINGTON) -- Consumer prices rose 3.2% in October compared to a year ago, cooling significantly from the previous month and exceeding economist expectations. The... Read More.
Ford production workers in Kentucky vote against UAW labor deal
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- Production workers across two Ford plants in Louisville, Kentucky, voted against a tentative agreement that ended a weekslong strike, a local... Read More.
Thanksgiving travel tips: Best and worst days to fly or drive
(NEW YORK) -- As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up to hit the highway or head to the airport -- and some... Read More.
‘Screen fatigue’: Buttons are back in these new electric vehicles
(NEW YORK) -- It's a phenomenon that's taking over electric vehicles: "Screen fatigue."
Drivers now traverse layers of screens to switch radio channels or turn... Read More.
ChatGPT use for wedding vows, eulogies stokes dispute over authenticity
(NEW YORK) -- When Tori Mccun found out that her father had suddenly died in June, grief and stress sapped her resolve to write a... Read More.
Biden meets with UAW president, calls for union deals across auto industry
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden called for unionization across the auto industry and embraced the broader labor movement in an address to members of... Read More.
Credit card debt has reached a record high. Here’s what it means for the economy.
(NEW YORK) -- Credit card debt climbed to a record high in the third quarter of 2023, surging nearly 5% from the previous quarter... Read More.
