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University of California union authorizes strike over response to Gaza protests
The union that represents University of California academic workers voted Wednesday to authorize a work stoppage over the administration’s crackdown on Gaza protests on campus.
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Congress passes FAA bill with airline safety and traveler upgrades
Included in the nearly 1,100-page bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration are several provisions aimed at improving the travel experience for passengers.
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Inflation improved slightly in April, with timing for rate cuts still uncertain
The Federal Reserve had been getting ready to lower interest rates this year. The past few months complicated those hopes.
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Look to the cloud to protect the life documents saved on your computer
How to shield your tax returns, receipts and other important records from digital mayhem,
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U.S. says Boeing broke terms of settlement over 737 Max crashes
The determination that Boeing breached an agreement reached in 2021 could open the company up to potential criminal prosecution.
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Walmart will lay off hundreds of corporate workers, require others to relocate
The country’s largest retailer and employer mandated the majority of workers in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto move to its headquarters in Bentonville, Ark.
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U.S. probes Waymo self-driving vehicles over ‘unexpected behavior’
Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Google parent company Alphabet, is the latest self-driving car venture to face scrutiny from federal regulators.
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Biodegradable fabric might be the next best thing in clothing
Mushrooms and the skin of invasive species are just some of the new materials the fashion industry is trying to be more sustainable
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Are home prices still rising? See how prices have changed in your area.
Search by zip code to see how home prices are changing in your area.
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Biden to hit Chinese EVs with tariffs topping 100 percent as election looms
The move, which quadruples tariffs on electric cars, is aimed at preventing China from adding autos to list of industries it dominates.
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