Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles, bringing together virtual and real worlds

Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.

Uline expands Wisconsin workforce, footprint over next several years

Uline, a distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, announced on Monday, June 5 that it is expanding in southeast Wisconsin.

White Castle holding best Slider recipe contest offering free food for a year

Do you have a good White Castle Slider recipe? The fast food chain wants you to enter into its recipe contest to win free food and other "swag."

Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support

Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.

1 in 4 workers prefer interacting with AI instead of humans, survey finds

Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 employees to examine attitudes and feelings toward AI and predictions for its future. In the survey, 74% of employees predicted AI technology will make human workers obsolete.

Job growth keeps Fed's eye on future interest rate hikes

Job growth held steady with an addition of 339,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. But a strong labor market could mean the Fed will keep raising interest rates, experts said.

Diddy accuses spirits giant of racism in lawsuit over alleged neglect of vodka, tequila brands

The lawsuit alleges that Diageo treated Diddy's brands like inferior "urban" products, starving Ciroc and DeLeon of resources while heaping money on brands like George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila.

Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate

A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.

Supreme Court rules against union in labor dispute involving truck drivers and wet concrete

The Supreme Court has ruled against unionized drivers who walked off the job with their trucks full of wet concrete. The decision in a case from Washington state united liberal and conservative justices in labor’s latest loss at the high court.

Milwaukee stolen Hyundai's owner projects message to thief

Jameelah Love's Hyundai was stolen three days after she moved back to Milwaukee. The "Caked with Love" owner's car was found totaled, and the tools she uses to make her cakes are gone.

Milwaukee Master Lock plant closing, union fights to save jobs

In a major blow to Milwaukee, Master Lock, a long-standing manufacturing plant, is set to close, with operations ending in March 2024. The announcement leaves hundreds of union workers uncertain about their future.