The labor market stays robust, with employers adding 199,000 jobs last month U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, higher than the 150,000 jobs created in the previous month, reflecting in part the return of striking UAW and Hollywood workers.
'Washington Post' journalists stage daylong strike under threat of job cuts Workers are on a 24-hour strike to pressure owner Jeff Bezos and company leaders to negotiate a new labor contract. The Post says it needs to cut jobs and may resort to layoffs.
A lawsuit says a man died, after drinking a highly caffeinated beverage at Panera Another lawsuit has been filed against restaurant chain Panera after a second person died after drinking its caffeinated lemonade.
A record number of fossil fuel representatives are at this year's COP28 climate talks With a record number of oil, gas and coal representatives at this year's COP28 climate talks, climate scientists worry industry influence could water down language on fossil fuels.
What the Alaska Hawaiian deal might mean for customers Lots of people around here fly with Alaska miles. This week, the airline announced they’ve made an offer to buy Hawaiian Airlines. If the deal goes through, the company could see an expansion in aircraft and routes. We’ll talk to Helane Becker, an analyst with TD Cowen about how the merger might impact Seattle.
Oil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here's how to decode their language The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines wants to buy Hawaiian. Can they get federal approval? Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci says buying Hawaiian will help it compete against the four biggest U.S. airlines. Alaska is the fifth largest carrier in North America, based on passenger volume.
Will regulators stop the Alaska Hawaiian merger? Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced over the weekend it plans to buy Hawaiian Airlines. The $1.9 billion merger would solidify Alaska's position as the nation's fifth largest carrier, if federal regulators don't block the deal.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may attract regulator scrutiny Alaska Airlines said it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration.
Veterans fear the VA's new foreclosure rescue plan won't help them A pause in foreclosures after an NPR investigation may be of no help to many vets. They were already pushed into costly loan modifications after a move by the VA stranded them in a tough spot.