SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved a four-year TV and film deal with major studios including Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday night, increasing minimum wages and addressing concerns about the use of AI performers.

The deal, which was expected to be approved, received the support of 91% of SAG-AFTRA members who voted...Read more

WASHINGTON — Gas prices have remained high due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But are they high enough to alter the business of the American auto industry?

Previous oil shocks driven by conflict in the Middle East have contributed to watershed moments in U.S. automotive history, first setting the table for fuel-efficient foreign ...Read more

A Trump family crypto venture is generating bumper profits from its foray into stablecoins, thanks partly to a promotional arrangement with Binance Holdings Ltd.

World Liberty Financial Inc., co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his sons, is on track to generate nearly $150 million this year from issuing USD1, a dollar-pegged token it ...Read more

The U.S. labor market is back on its feet, strong employment data showed Friday, stoking concerns of another inflation sting and bolstering arguments from some Federal Reserve officials that they may need to raise interest rates later this year.

For newly installed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, the changing outlook is an early test of his ability ...Read more

California, the epicenter of the artificial intelligence boom, continues to grow its economy faster than the nation, but more people are losing their jobs and the cost of living remains high.

New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an AI explosion, which is ...Read more

As automakers vehicle lineups continue to swell and diversify, a simple fact remains: Consumers will always need commuter vehicles.

The sedan market continues to diminish in 2026, but Toyota seems determined to claim the biggest piece of the pie.

This week, we present the 2026 Corolla SE, Toyota’s entry-level, stripped-down commuter fit for ...Read more

MIAMI — Sleek, roomy and high-tech, today’s mainstream sedans are proof that affordability still exists in a U.S. market where average vehicle purchases have soared over $50K.

Take the terrific $30,945 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid and $27,890 Honda Civic Sport I just flogged around Miami and Detroit.

Who needs a luxury badge?

Midsize Sonata...Read more

The 2026 Audi A5 is what happens when a nation famous for precision engineering, orderly recycling, and incredible punctuality decides to build a car for people who enjoy driving, but don’t feel the need to announce it with a wing the size of Nebraska. It’s not loud or flamboyant; it doesn't pretend to be a rolling nightclub. It doesn’t ...Read more

International Business Machines Corp. and AT&T Inc.’s computer systems were repeatedly breached by foreign hackers, and the companies concealed those intrusions from the U.S. government in violation of the law, according to a lawsuit from a former IBM cybersecurity official.

William Barlow, IBM’s former vice president of threat intelligence...Read more

For the first time in its three decades-plus history, Amazon is now No. 1 on the Fortune 500 list.

The Seattle-based tech giant knocked Walmart down to No. 2, ending the Arkansas-based retailer’s 13-year reign on top. The list ranks 500 of the largest American corporations by revenue each year and only four companies have ever held the top ...Read more

While the rise of pocket listings — when a residential property is put up for sale without being placed on the Multiple Listing Service — are tough to track, one local broker said it should concern anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in the near future.

Multiple studies estimate pocket listings make up small portions of the overall ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. is advising owners of certain Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks not to drive their vehicle over the potential of a incorrectly installed part that could result in a driver losing control of steering.

The recall is on 2022-2026 Bronco Sports and Mavericks, affecting 4,653 vehicles. Dealers are being instructed to ...Read more

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since February, potentially reflecting volatility around the Memorial Day holiday.

Initial claims increased by 13,000 to 225,000 in the week ending May 30, according to Labor Department data out Thursday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists ...Read more

SEATTLE — Defense contractor Anduril Industries is expanding in Seattle, with hiring plans to fill out what it calls its connected warfare headquarters.

After installing a small office in Seattle about six years ago, the Costa Mesa, California-based company has expanded into Bellevue and Seattle's ship canal, pumping millions of dollars into ...Read more

PITTSBURGH -- Wendy Gilch wasn’t looking for a new financial threat lurking in the housing market when she opened TikTok.

The Franklin Park, Pennsylvania, consumer advocate was researching a completely different problem: companies she believed were violating the Federal Trade Commission’s advertising rules with fake testimonials, AI-...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- A rule intended to prevent rent gouging in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires has lapsed in Los Angeles County, possibly exposing some renters to hikes.

The executive order that blocked rent increases was issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom amid the devastating wildfires last year. Under the order, landlords couldn't increase ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Signs point to a stronger housing market last month in the Philadelphia region than in most other major metropolitan areas.

In the Philadelphia metro, home sales were less likely to fall through and sellers were less likely to cut their prices in April, according to two Redfin analyses of the country’s 50 most populous ...Read more

SEATTLE — Around 550 Longview pulp and paper mill workers idled by last week's deadly implosion can count on paychecks at least through Aug. 8, the company and its union said Wednesday.

A chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant imploded May 26, killing 11 workers in one of the deadliest industrial disasters in state history.

The...Read more

LOS ANGELES — After a yearslong investigation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Dudley Market violated state fishing laws, and staff, fishermen and businesses associated with the popular Venice restaurant and wine bar were hit with $150,000 in penalties and court fees.

Dudley Market is known for its fresh seafood, and ...Read more