Auto workers on strike against GM until at least Friday
The union leadership has approved a new contract, but there’s no guarantee that members will go along
Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union will vote Friday on a proposed contract with General Motors (GM), which could send 46,000 union members back to work and allow the company to resume vehicle production, which has been idled for more than a month.
In the past, the ratification of a contract approved by union leadership has almost been a sure thing. Lately, however, it has been less certain. In 2015, workers at Fiat Chrysler (FCA) rejected a pact that the lead...
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Verizon offers customers free year of Disney+ streaming service10/22/2019
The offer is valid for new and existing customers
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Best Buy to offer free next-day delivery over the holidays10/22/2019
Retailers are speeding up their delivery times in an effort to compete with Amazon
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Lyft no longer shows drivers how much passengers pay for individual trips10/22/2019
The company said the move increases transparency on overall driver pay
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Macy’s commits to ending fur sales10/22/2019
The retailer calls it a ‘natural step’
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Improving heart health could lead to improvements in brain health10/22/2019
A study found that cardiovascular improvements could ward off cognitive decline
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Companies need to ensure their vendors are committed to cybersecurity10/22/2019
Researchers suggest this is the best way to ward off hackers
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Kitchen makeovers and closet upgrades got the highest scores
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FTC goes after ‘stalking app’ developers10/22/2019
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Doctors urge FDA to add cancer warning labels to cheese products10/10/2019
Physicians say consumers should be aware of the link between dairy products and increased risk of dying of breast cancer
Inspectors find safety issue on another one of Boeing’s planes10/11/2019
Structural cracks were discovered on 38 of Boeing’s 737 NG jets
The vaping death toll has risen to 2610/11/2019
The CDC puts the number of e-cigarette related lung illnesses at 1,299
Southwest to sunset its discounted senior fares10/14/2019
The move might not be worth fretting over since the airline has other fare levels that are even better
Yahoo data breach victims can receive over $350 in cash compensation10/16/2019
Users who file a claim can receive a cash payout or free credit monitoring
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October 22, 2019
Dorman recalls accelerator pedal assemblies10/22/2019
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind
Mical Seafood expands tuna recall10/22/2019
The products may contain elevated levels of histamine
Starcraft recalls model year 2018-2019 travel trailers10/22/2019
The vehicles may suffer an electrical short circuit
Peekay International recalls KESHAV Dry Apricot10/22/2019
The product contains sulfites not declared on the label
BMW recalls model year 2020 S 1000 RR motorcycles10/22/2019
The oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes
October 21, 2019
Amazon put consumers at risk by selling expired food on its site, report claims10/21/2019
No matter where or what it is, a bargain can wind up causing health or safety issues
Boeing pilot noticed 737 safety issues two years before first crash10/21/2019
A message exchange between Boeing pilots two years ago hinted at safety concerns regarding the plane’s flight control system
Netflix to offer $2 billion in debt to fund content creation10/21/2019
The company is focusing on content spending to keep its subscriber numbers up
Understanding health insurance could affect other financial decisions for cancer survivors10/21/2019
Researchers have discovered an added financial burden linked to the disease
CDC confirms 33 deaths and nearly 1,500 illnesses linked to vaping10/21/2019
The illness has been dubbed ‘EVALI’
Exercising before breakfast could boost benefits of your workout10/21/2019
Earlier workout times can reduce your risk of disease, researchers say
Four drug companies reportedly settle opioid suit with two Ohio counties10/21/2019
Reports suggest the deal was reached as the trial was about to begin
Venmo plans to offer a credit card next year10/21/2019
The mobile payment app says it’s evolving to meet users’ needs
Many consumers admit to not being prepared for a recession10/21/2019
However, some economists say there’s no guarantee a recession is on the horizon
BMW recalls various 325, 323 and 330 class vehicles10/21/2019
The front airbag inflator may explode
Kenosha Beef International recalls seasoned taco and burrito filling10/21/2019
The product may contain metal shavings
GM recalls Advantage Tri-fold soft tonneau covers10/21/2019
The original instructions may be difficult to follow
Soft Play recalls Spider Climb playground climbers10/21/2019
The climbing level platforms were designed too far apart
Model year 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles recalled10/21/2019
Some safety related parts may be loose
October 18, 2019
Juul announces that it will stop selling fruit-flavored e-cigarettes10/18/2019
The e-cigarette maker preempted an expected order from the FDA
Microsoft advises some users not to install latest Windows 10 update10/18/2019
The company says the patch could shut down Defender antivirus services
Regular drinkers are at a greater risk than binge drinkers for heart issues10/18/2019
Drinking small amounts of alcohol more frequently could increase the risk for a common heart rhythm disorder
Samsung acknowledges fingerprint reader flaw affecting Galaxy devices10/18/2019
The company says it will soon release a patch for a bug that lets anyone unlock a Galaxy S10 or Note 10 with a fingerprint
Uber and Lyft CEOs catch government flack for being no-shows at congressional hearing10/18/2019
Lawmakers are telling the companies to clean up their act
Regular exposure to blue light from device screens could make you age more rapidly10/18/2019
Consumers could still be in danger of these side effects even if the light doesn’t shine directly into their eyes
UPS jumps onto Amazon's turf with fulfillment, shipping services for online merchants10/18/2019
Competition in the online retail space is heating up
Feds propose ban on infant inclined sleepers as reported death toll rises10/18/2019
Pediatricians have long urged parents not to use these products
Foreclosure activity hits 14-year low10/18/2019
Third-quarter foreclosure activity was down 19 percent from 2018
Gas prices remain flat despite falling oil prices10/18/2019
Higher than normal demand has reduced fuel supplies
Honda recalls model year 2019 CRF450L motorcycles10/18/2019
The horn may detach from the motorcycle
Fisherman’s Pride Processors recalls Garlic Herb Shrimp10/18/2019
The product contains soy and milk, allergens not declared on the label
Jayco recalls model year 2019 Eagle HT and Eagle recreational trailers10/18/2019
The gas range does not vent outside
YOUBITE recalls pork and turkey sausages10/18/2019
The products contain either natural sheep or natural pork casings
Toyota completes safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators10/18/2019
More than 900k vehicles are involved
October 17, 2019
Juul facing wrongful death suit linked to its products10/17/2019
The mother of a deceased teenager has accused the company of ‘substantially’ contributing to her son’s death
United Auto Workers reach agreement with GM to end strike10/17/2019
The walkout lasted one month
Netflix not worried about competition in streaming market10/17/2019
The company says the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+ won’t impact its long-term growth
Users complain that Apple’s software update causes more problems than it’s fixing10/17/2019
For those who are experiencing problems, the best move may be to just grin and bear it
Doctors worry the war on opioids will trigger the next drug crisis10/17/2019
A survey finds many doctors worry that patients are seeking pain relief with illegal drugs
Older workers increasingly care for aging parents and support adult children10/17/2019
A new retirement study shows challenges for the ‘sandwich generation’ still exist
FCC gives formal approval to T-Mobile/Sprint merger10/17/2019
A 3-2 vote on Wednesday was split along party lines
Sugary drinks made up over 60 percent of children’s drink sales last year10/17/2019
Researchers say sugary drink sales remained high throughout 2018
Spanish-speaking children learn English faster when parents read to them in their native language10/17/2019
Researchers are busting the myth that multiple languages can confuse kids in the classroom
Ford recalls model year 2019 Ford Rangers10/17/2019
The HVAC blower motor may overheat, melt, smoke or cause a fire
California New Foods expands recall of frozen cookie dough products10/17/2019
The products may contain contain peanuts and walnuts, allergens no declared on the label
Daimler Vans recalls Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles10/17/2019
The airbag systems may not be activated
Blue Bell Ice Cream recalls Butter Crunch half gallons10/17/2019
The products may contain a foreign object
Jayco recalls model year 2019-2020 Redhawk SE motorhomes10/17/2019
The seatbelt-unfastened warning light malfunctions
October 16, 2019
Yahoo data breach victims can receive over $350 in cash compensation10/16/2019
Users who file a claim can receive a cash payout or free credit monitoring
Cuts to SNAP program could cost one million children access to free school lunches10/16/2019
A congressional committee has a hearing scheduled to get to the bottom of the USDA’s reasons
Three drug companies reportedly ready to settle opioid claims10/16/2019
A Wall Street Journal report says the defendants would pay $18 billion over 18 years
Uber and Lyft executives skip congressional hearing on ride-sharing issues10/16/2019
Lawmakers are considering rules that could impact wages and safety in the industry
Orkin ranks the top cities for rat and mouse infestations10/16/2019
It’s a list no city wants to be on
Twitter users won’t be able to like or retweet rule-breaking tweets from world leaders10/16/2019
The company wants to ‘protect the public’s right to hear from their leaders and to hold them to account’
Men are twice as likely as women to receive high-quality treatment for heart attacks10/16/2019
Researchers say the biggest disparity occurs when diagnoses are the same between genders
Consumer credit default rates are rising, report finds10/16/2019
But defaults on credit cards actually went down in September
Sense of hope linked to better recovery from anxiety disorders10/16/2019
Researchers say the feeling helps people better cope with their condition
Subaru recalls model year 2015-2018 Foresters10/16/2019
The front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied
Lipari Foods recalls ham & cheese wedge sandwiches10/16/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Lamborghini recalls Aventador S Coupès and Aventador S Roadsters10/16/2019
The engine may stall when when the vehicle is coasting to a stop
UNFI recalls Arla Apetina Marinated Feta & Olives in Oil10/16/2019
The products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
Jayco recalls model year 2019-2020 Jay Feather travel trailers10/16/2019
The emergency exit windows may not open sufficiently
October 15, 2019
AMC launches new streaming service10/15/2019
Consumers can rent or buy movies that have left theaters and stream them at home
Walmart’s in-home grocery delivery service has officially launched10/15/2019
Convenience is the overriding message, but consumer privacy concerns have been given equal due
Chipotle expands college tuition financial assistance for employees10/15/2019
The restaurant chain will offer 100 percent tuition to eligible employees
Lack of sleep increases consumers' junk food cravings10/15/2019
Researchers suggest that sleep deprivation leaves our body wanting something high in fat and calories
Prenatal stress could lead to premature birth10/15/2019
Researchers found that high stress levels could also affect a baby’s sex
New study finds most consumers prefer experiences over things10/15/2019
Previously, that was thought to largely be a millennial thing
Education Department ignored warnings about its public service loan forgiveness program, report claims10/15/2019
Regulators claim the Department failed to keep its promises to student loan borrowers
Walmart introduces program to cut prices on select third-party items on its website10/15/2019
The company will be subsidizing the price difference
Uber lays off another 350 employees10/15/2019
The company says it’s the third and final round of workforce reductions
Honda recalls model year 2019 CR-Vs10/15/2019
The owner's manual contains incorrect airbag information
Whole Foods recalls White Parkerhouse Rolls10/15/2019
The product may contain milk and egg, allergens not declared on the label
BMW recalls a quarter-million vehicles with back-up camera issue10/15/2019
The rear view image may not be visible due to display settings
Jumbo Foods recalls frozen & fresh chicken salad sandwiches10/15/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Pleasure Way recalls Plateau, Plateau XL, Ascent and Lexor motorhomes10/15/2019
The awning may extend unexpectedly without input from the user
October 14, 2019
United Auto Workers go on strike against Mack Truck10/14/2019
The union’s walkout against GM is nearing the one-month mark
Google bans high-interest payday loan apps from Play Store10/14/2019
The company has shut out apps with ‘deceptive and exploitative’ personal loan terms
Former FDA Commissioner expresses doubt over claim that vaping nicotine causes cancer10/14/2019
However, he does believe inhaling e-cigarette vapor would likely cause damage to the lungs
Southwest to sunset its discounted senior fares10/14/2019
The move might not be worth fretting over since the airline has other fare levels that are even better
Social Security checks will only increase by 1.6 percent next year10/14/2019
The increase is significantly less than in 2019
Apple reportedly plans to release a $399 iPhone10/14/2019
An analyst says the device would have the same processor as the iPhone 11
Consumers' driving could improve following cataract surgery10/14/2019
Researchers found that there was a surge in safe driving following the procedure
Buying less helps the environment and improves consumers' happiness10/14/2019
Researchers suggest buying green doesn’t come with as many benefits as cutting down on buying all together
More Sears stores set to close this year10/14/2019
About a quarter of the stores purchased by Eddie Lampert have closed or will reportedly close this year
Premium Foods USA recalls Siluriformes fish products10/14/2019
The products were not re-inspected for import into the U.S.
Jaguar recalls model year 2019-2020 F-Type vehicles10/14/2019
The tire placard label states an incorrect size for the rear tires
J. M. Smucker recalls Robin Hood All Purpose Flour10/14/2019
The product may be contaminated with E. coli
Carrier- and Bryant-branded heat pumps recalled10/14/2019
The fan motor can fail, causing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Mercedes-Benz recalls various model year 2019-2020 vehicles with airbag issue10/14/2019
The driver's side front airbag modules may not have been bolted down properly