Economy Apr 16 What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the…
Economy Apr 01 Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices in the face of the Iran war Hoping to ease some pain for consumers, President Donald Trump and other heads of state have been pulling on various levers, launching more oil on the market in a bid to calm the chaos.
Economy Mar 11 The Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers. Here's how You don't have to drive a car to be affected.
World Mar 07 Oil and gas prices rise rapidly as Iran war escalates The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.
Politics Jan 08 Why Venezuela's oil matters to the U.S. The country sits on a vast supply of oil but only produces a small fraction of it because of damaged infrastructure.
Economy Aug 04 Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets just went on strike Saying “enough is enough," workers at three Boeing manufacturing plants went on strike overnight.
Politics Jul 22 Labor Department proposes rewriting or repealing more than 60 'obsolete' rules in push to deregulate workplaces The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Donald Trump's commitment to restore American prosperity through deregulation.
Politics Mar 10 WATCH: Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's nominee for labor secretary The Cabinet position puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands of government employees.
Politics Feb 11 WATCH: Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for labor secretary Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who chairs the committee, opened the hearing by saying the Trump administration had an opportunity to enact a pro-American agenda.
Health Feb 06 Power nappers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.