Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.

Apple delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software

Currently, apps are automatically given a tracking code unless users of iPhones and other Apple devices go to the extra trouble of changing their privacy controls on their own.

Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together

General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America.

Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales

A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Apple iPad Air to be released shortly, reports say

Although Apple publicly confirmed the launch of its next iPhone would be delayed, updates to the iPad and Apple Watch may be right around the corner.

Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 planes

Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded after two deadly crashes.

Millions of homeowners can lower mortgage payments by refinancing right now

Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.