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3,000 machinists strike at Pratt & Whitney over contract dispute
Thousands of workers go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney

EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut: Roughly 3,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers began striking...

United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark amid FAA shortages
United to cancel 10% of daily flights from Newark, cites FAA staffing

CHICAGO, Illinois: United Airlines will begin canceling around 35 daily flights—roughly 10 percent of its schedule—from Newark Liberty...

Wall Street surges after UK-U.S. cement deal on trade
Dow jones jumps 254 points as Trump unveils UK trade deal

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rose sharply Thursday following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a new trade deal...

Footwear giants urge Trump to spare shoes from tariffs
Footwear brands, including Nike, Adidas ask Trump for tariff exemption

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Dozens of major footwear companies, including Nike, Adidas, and Skechers, have signed a letter urging U.S. President...

Kimberly-Clark to invest $2 billion in US manufacturing expansion
Kimberly-Clark to invest $2 billion to bulk up US manufacturing

IRVING, Texas: Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers, announced this week it will invest US$2 billion over...

Hong Kong's economy grows 3.1 percent in Q1, marks ninth straight gain
Hong Kong's economy accelerated in Q1 ahead of tariff storm

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according...

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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. plans overhaul of vaccine testing, report says
Health Secretary will ensure all new vaccines undergo placebo testing

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to change how vaccines are tested, according...

Alex Palou runs away with third win of year at Alabama
Alex Palou runs away with third win of year at Alabama

(Photo credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images) Spanish star Alex Palou is starting to pull away from the pack in the 2025 IndyCar Series....

Jets Sign Fourth-Round Draft Choice DB Malachi Moore
Jets Sign Fourth-Round Draft Choice DB Malachi Moore

He Played 5 Full Seasons as Versatile Alabama Safety, Served as 'Bama Team Captain Past 2 Years Randy Lange The Jets have signedMalachi...

Fast Facts: Quinn Ewers
Fast Facts: Quinn Ewers

Travis Wingfield The quarterback room behind Tua Tagovailoa underwent a remodel this offseason, starting with free agent Zach Wilson...

Carson Vinson's Path From HBCU to Ravens Is a Source of Pride
Carson Vinson's Path From HBCU to Ravens Is a Source of Pride

Clifton Brown Carson Vinson, the Ravens' fifth-round offensive tackle, will always have the distinction of being the only HBCU player...

Inbox: It was the ultimate surprise
Inbox: It was the ultimate surprise

Dear NFL, its time the Packers host a Week 1 opener at Lambeau Field again Wes Hodkiewicz Brian from Twain Harte, CA Shout out...