Dispute Over Origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Winds Up in Court
The man who says he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos has filed a lawsuit against his former employers, alleging defamation, fraud and other violations.
Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Rises to 6.78%
Mortgage rates inched higher this week, keeping the average on a 30-year mortgage essentially flat and near the 7% range it has been for most of 2024.
Fewer Unemployment Claims Filed in Past Week
Fewer U.S. residents filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at an elevated level.
Economic Growth Increased to 2.8% in Q2
The nation’s economy accelerated in second quarter 2024 at a 2.8% annual pace.
Southwest Will Begin Assigning Seats in Break With Airline Tradition
Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning passenger seats on its planes, a dramatic change from the company's tradition of more than 50 years.
FAA Allowing Air Traffic Controllers More Rest Between Shifts
Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air traffic controllers.
Tesla’s Q2 Profit Falls 45% to $1.48B as Sales Drop
Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago, as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled, despite price cuts and low-interest financing.
FTC Investigates 'Surveillance Pricing' Based on Customer Data
The Federal Trade Commission has requested information from eight companies that allegedly use personal data to determine prices for their products and services.
Home Sales Fell in June to Slowest Pace Since December '23
The nation’s housing slump deepened in June as sales of previously occupied homes slowed to their slowest pace since December 2023.
General Motors 2nd-Quarter Profit Rises 15%
U.S. customers who purchased a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped to push the company’s net income 15% above a year ago.
US Opens Investigation into Delta as Airline Continues to Cancel Flights in Wake of Tech Outage
Delta's flight disruptions have continued as hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed on Tuesday, which has now led the Department of Transportation to open an investigation into the airline.
Delta Air Lines Continues to Struggle With Schedule Disruptions
Delta Air Lines struggled into Monday to recover from an international computer systems outage caused by a faulty software update Friday.
Delta Air Lines Say Cancellations Continue After Global Tech Outage
Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continue to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological chaos worldwide.
Disneyland Workers Authorize Potential Strike
Thousands of workers at Disney’s California theme park and resort properties voted late Friday to authorize a potential strike as contract negotiations continue.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Reach New Deal
American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached an agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises.
