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Auto review: 2024 Lexus TX PHEV displays beauty and luxury
You heard it here first! As a Volvo fan myself, I don't see a lot of manufacturers that do it better, as the competition seems to always be chasing Volvo’s design, comfort and pricing. But with Lexus sharpening their ...Read more
Auto review: Two new Toyotas sure to satisfy your soul
Toyota has long been America’s favorite automaker, even if it hasn't always topped the sales charts. Certainly, it’s the world’s largest auto manufacturer, a spot once claimed by General Motors. So, when Toyota ...Read more
The O'Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here's how another airport finished construction
A few years before Chicago reached an agreement with the city’s airlines to overhaul O’Hare International Airport, New York officials jump-started a rebuild of LaGuardia Airport.
After years of discussion, planning ...Read more
NYC storefront vacancies remain stuck at pandemic levels; lower Manhattan hit hard
Storefront vacancy rates in New York City have yet to recover from pandemic peaks, with Manhattan in particular struggling to bounce back, new city data show.
The issue made headlines during the pandemic, when retail ...Read more
SFO strikes back against Oakland Airport with lawsuit over 'San Francisco Bay' name change
OAKLAND, California — San Francisco is suing Oakland over a controversial move to add “San Francisco Bay” to Oakland International Airport’s official name, marking the start of a possible legal war between the two ...Read more
US existing-home sales decline as rates keep buyers sidelined
Sales of previously-owned homes in the U.S. fell in March from a one-year high, underscoring the lingering impact of high mortgage rates and elevated prices.
Contract closings decreased 4.3% from a month earlier to a 4....Read more
Walgreens pharmacists' union to demonstrate outside 46 Chicago-area stores
A union representing Walgreens pharmacists plans to demonstrate outside of more than 46 local Walgreens stores over the next month to protest pay and working conditions.
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA, which ...Read more
'This feels totally different': For 3rd time, VW workers mull joining UAW
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee — Some are betting they will make history this week as Volkswagen AG workers vote on whether to join the United Auto Workers in this southern auto-producing state, where a right-to-work law is ...Read more
Cargill to sell group of grain elevators to CHS Inc.
In a move that will enable the company to reinvest in its U.S. grain business, Minnesota-based Cargill is selling a group of elevators in five states to CHS Inc.
Cargill made the decision during a regular portfolio review...Read more
Sesame Street writers vote to strike if a new deal isn't reached Friday
Writers on the long-running kids’ show “Sesame Street” voted to strike if a new contract isn’t reached by Friday.
The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) said 35 writers on the program “unanimously, with 100% ...Read more
Netflix adds 9.33 million customers, crushing Street forecasts
Netflix Inc. posted its best start to the year since 2020, attracting more new customers than anyone expected thanks to a strong slate of original programs and a crackdown on password sharing.
Netflix added 9.33 million ...Read more
Uber rolls out blue checkmark system for rider verification in 12 cities
Uber launched a pilot program Thursday in 12 cities around the U.S. to verify riders on the app for increased safety for drivers.
The new safety feature means riders using Uber will be verified on the app and have a ...Read more
Disney, Universal report leg injuries, loss of consciousness on rides
Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando experienced leg injuries, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness on rides at their theme parks in the first three months of 2024, a state report revealed Thursday....Read more
AG of Michigan to investigate $20M grant used by businesswoman to buy $4,500 coffee maker
LANSING, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel's office has opened an investigation into a $20 million grant awarded to a Metro Detroit businesswoman that was used on expenses that included a $4,500 coffee maker, an $11,...Read more
Google fires 28 employees who protested Israel cloud contract
Google has terminated 28 employees after dozens of workers participated in sit-ins inside company offices earlier this week to protest the tech giant's work in Israel amid the war against Hamas in Gaza.
The protests, ...Read more
California in a jam after borrowing billions to pay unemployment benefits
California's massive budget deficit, coupled with the state's relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it has incurred to pay unemployment benefits.
The ...Read more
Mercedes-Benz workers to vote on whether to join the UAW in May
Employees at Mercedes-Benz Group's assembly and battery plants outside Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote whether to join the United Auto Workers from May 13-17, the National Labor Relations Board said Thursday.
The election ...Read more
Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can't just let them die
COLSTRIP, Montana — In the early morning light, it’s easy to mistake the towering gray mounds for an odd-looking mountain range — pale and dull and devoid of life, some pine trees and shrublands in the foreground ...Read more
Downtown LA is hurting. Frank Gehry thinks arts can lead a revival
With two major expansions of downtown Los Angeles cultural institutions in the works, Bunker Hill is primed to elevate its status as the region's leading arts center even as the area around it struggles with persistent ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers?
Q: I recently moved and am now, for the first time, dealing with a homeowners association. I have a classic Cadillac that I used to keep covered at my previous residence. The rules in place at my new residence forbid car ...Read more
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