The Trump administration is weighing whether to invoke the Defense Production Act to support a potential bailout of Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the talks are private.

The 1950 law, enacted at the outset of the Korean War, gives the U.S. president broad emergency ...Read more

The Rivian R2, the long-awaited midsize electric SUV, is getting real.

This weekend, Rivian is giving Chicago-area customers their first chance to kick the tires on the Illinois-built EV during a cross-country roadshow. The R2 is on display through Saturday at Rivian’s downtown and north suburban showrooms.

The two-day event, dubbed the R2 ...Read more

As the war in Iran strangles the flow of oil around the globe, California's jet fuel reservoirs are running low.

The state — which refines much of its own fuel in El Segundo and elsewhere but still relies on crude oil imports — has seen its jet fuel stock decline by more than 25% from last year's peak to a level not seen since 2023, ...Read more

Bed Bath & Beyond is coming back to California less than a year after the company's chairman vowed it wouldn't reopen in the Golden State.

The home goods retailer will resurface through the rebranding of 98 The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California, the company announcedon Thursday.

Five locations are in Southern ...Read more

The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns by the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the central bank.

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said in a social media ...Read more

Stellantis NV is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several auto plants, a move that's raised concerns at one major factory over potentially creating a "prison-like" atmosphere that could impact worker morale.

The K-9 units have already been working without issue for months at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, where the Ram 1500 ...Read more

Hyundai’s array of models is endless, but in 2026 the redesign of its Palisade made the upscale SUV something of a flagship for the brand, winning plaudits for luxury, technology and a bold styling.

The Palisade comes in a multitude of trims and hybrid options, and our recent test vehicle, a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD, was ...Read more

Once upon a time, luxury cars were enormous. These machines were not merely transportation; they were rolling declarations that their owners had either inherited money or stolen it. Luxury, historically speaking, requires space. For thick carpets. For absurdly large seats that resemble leather armchairs stolen from a supper club. They have ...Read more

MEMPHIS, Michigan — The stick-shift Acura Integra is a treat.

On a lonely two-lane Armada Ridge Road in Macomb County, I toggled SPORT mode and reached for the shifter. The engine rev-matched the shift — BLAT! — making for a buttery smooth throw. Quickly back on throttle, I revved hard to the 6,500 RPM redline. Third gear. Fourth gear. �...Read more

In the world of new cars, the Dodge Durango is essentially ancient. The SUV's last full redesign hit the market during President Barack Obama's first term.

Occupy Wall Street was a thing. The Green Bay Packers had just won the Super Bowl. Instagram was in its infancy.

More than 15 years later, the Detroit-built three-row family hauler is, ...Read more

Tim Cook had a lot to prove when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs handed over the reins as chief executive nearly 15 years ago.

Jobs was known as a creative visionary, a fiery innovator who launched the iPhone and other iconic products. While some naysayers doubted Cook could carry the brand forward, he has proven them wrong, leading the company on ...Read more

Even as solar advocates bemoan the Trump administration’s U-turn in federal support for the fastest growing source of electricity generation in the U.S., they say there is still a short window for businesses, nonprofits and municipalities to squeeze benefits from expiring tax incentives.

Keystone Research Center, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-...Read more

A bill that would have required insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who take steps to reduce wildfire risk on their property died in the Legislature.

The Senate Insurance Committee on Monday voted down the measure, SB 1076, one of the most ambitious bills spurred by the devastating January 2025 wildfires.

The vote came despite fire ...Read more

This fall, California voters will likely be asked whether rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft can be held legally liable for sexual misconduct that occurs during rides — and be required to conduct more stringent background checks.

The newly-formed anti-Uber group Alliance Against Corporate Abuse announced Thursday it had gathered more than...Read more

A former executive at Live Nation, the world's largest live entertainment company, is suing the company, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated after he raised concerns about alleged financial misconduct and improper accounting practices.

Nicholas Rumanes alleges he was "fraudulently induced" in 2022 to leave a lucrative position as head of...Read more

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off 8,000 employees, or roughly 10% of its workforce, in May, as it seeks to cut costs to better prepare to do more with artificial intelligence.

Meta told its employees about the layoffs in a Thursday memo that said the company will also close 6,000 open roles. Bloomberg ...Read more

As work from home and work in the office continue to bleed into each other, legal questions are being raised over when, exactly, you’re working for your employer.

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that a Dakota County employee who was injured while loading her car with work equipment after being told to return to the ...Read more

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirements to thousands of its employees in the United States — for the first time in the tech giant’s 51 years.

The retirement program, which doesn’t have much precedent in the tech industry, is Microsoft’s latest effort to manage its head count.

The Redmond-based software maker, like other tech ...Read more

Bellevue, Washington-based T-Mobile could become part of the world’s biggest phone company.

The company is in talks with its German majority-owner Deutsche Telekom AG to combine under one holding company, according to a Bloomberg report.

Deutsche Telekom already owns a 53% stake in T-Mobile. The combined entity would be jointly owned by ...Read more

After years of dampened 737 Max product, Boeing is hoping to bring its troubled workhorse back to pre-crisis production levels.

Boeing plans to increase monthly production of its 737 Max this summer – marking its second increase since the midair panel blowout upended its manufacturing system more than two years ago and bringing the planemaker...Read more