Oct 03 Watch 6:27 How General Motors strike reflects pivotal moment for U.S. auto industry A national strike by the United Auto Workers is now in its 18th day. The walkout of 46,000 employees affects more than 50 General Motors sites, and although the two sides continue to talk and are said to be making… Continue watching
Oct 03 Column: What seniors should know about Trump's Medicare executive order By Philip Moeller The executive order has been billed as the president’s alternative to Democrats’ Medicare for All plans. Continue reading
Sep 29 China to send its top trade negotiator to U.S. for talks By Associated Press China’s top trade negotiator Vice Premier Liu He will lead an upcoming 13th round of talks aimed at resolving a trade war with the United States, a senior Chinese official said Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 25 Private insurers are improperly rejecting Medicare drug claims, watchdog finds By Philip Moeller Insurers initially rejected about 84 million prescription drug coverage claims made under Medicare Part D that should have been approved, a government report found. Continue reading
Sep 25 Bulgarian economist to head International Monetary Fund By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Kristalina Georgieva succeeds Christine Lagarde who is stepping down to take over as head of the European Central Bank. Continue reading
Sep 25 McDonald's uses Alexa and Google to help with hiring By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press McDonald's Corp. is letting job seekers start an application by using voice commands with Amazon's Alexa or Google's Assistant. Continue reading
Sep 25 Juul CEO steps down amid scrutiny over dangers of vaping By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Juul is also shutting down broadcast, print and digital advertising and ending lobbying efforts on behalf of the e-cigarette. Continue reading
Sep 24 Senate committee approves Scalia to head Labor Department By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved lawyer Eugene Scalia's nomination, 12-11, clearing the way for the full Senate to vote. Continue reading
Sep 24 Trump administration expands overtime to 1 million workers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Most Americans earning less than $35,308 a year will now be paid time and a half for any work over 40 hours a week. The rule is a scaled back version of an Obama-era proposal. Continue reading
Sep 24 EU court rules in favor of Google on search engine issue By Raf Casert, Associated Press The case stems from a 2014 ruling that said people have the right to control what appears when their name is searched online. The court said that right does not extend beyond the European Union. Continue reading