Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
Subway tests out premade sandwiches in smart vending machines
The global fast-food restaurant franchise announced Monday it is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence with smart vending machines in an effort to better serve its “on-the-go” guests.
The global fast-food restaurant franchise announced Monday it is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence with smart vending machines in an effort to better serve its “on-the-go” guests.
Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.
Personal loan interest rates continue trending down for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge up for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mortgage rates rise as Fed fights inflation: Freddie Mac
Rates for the 30-year mortgage increased again after a slight dip the week before following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it was raising rates again, according to Freddie Mac.
Rates for the 30-year mortgage increased again after a slight dip the week before following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it was raising rates again, according to Freddie Mac.
Steve Jobs' old, worn-out Birkenstocks sell for more than $200,000
More than a decade after Steve Jobs' passing, a pair of worn-down, old Birkenstocks owned by the late Apple co-founder sold for an astounding $218,750 on Sunday.
More than a decade after Steve Jobs' passing, a pair of worn-down, old Birkenstocks owned by the late Apple co-founder sold for an astounding $218,750 on Sunday.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
After FTX bankruptcy, Binance proposing fund to save crypto from future failures
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Dolly Parton awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos to give to charities of her choice
Jeff Bezos awarded Dolly Parton his Courage and Charities Award for $100 million.
Jeff Bezos awarded Dolly Parton his Courage and Charities Award for $100 million.
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market kicks off 14th season: 'Pure joy'
The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market returned for its 14th season Saturday Nov. 12. It's located at 53rd and Capitol and has a variety of products.
The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market returned for its 14th season Saturday Nov. 12. It's located at 53rd and Capitol and has a variety of products.
Disney announces upcoming layoffs, hiring freeze in internal memo: reports
CEO Bob Chapek said the Walt Disney Co. would be forced to make "tough and uncomfortable decisions."
CEO Bob Chapek said the Walt Disney Co. would be forced to make "tough and uncomfortable decisions."
Student loan forgiveness halted, Milwaukee borrowers voice concerns
The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan has come to a halt again, this time after a federal judge in Texas blocked the policy Thursday.
The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan has come to a halt again, this time after a federal judge in Texas blocked the policy Thursday.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.
Personal loan interest rates plummet for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit
Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.
Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.
Adidas to sell Yeezy products with different name after Kanye 'Ye' West fallout
Adidas terminated its partnership with Kanye West after his recent antisemitic comments.
Adidas terminated its partnership with Kanye West after his recent antisemitic comments.