CHICAGO – Some were asked their hobbies and packing habits. Others were queried about what they do for a living. There were lines for security interviews and searches of carry-on bags. Continue Reading Below The first passengers to travel under new screening measures for U.S.-bound flights were greeted at airports […]
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CEOs suggest Trump tax cut may lift investors more than jobs
U.S. President Donald Trump is selling tax reform to Americans on the promise it will create extra income for companies to invest in their businesses and create jobs. Some of the biggest companies have very different plans. Continue Reading Below U.S. corporations are saying they would use a tax reform […]
Subaru investigates its own inspections after Nissan scandal
TOKYO – Japanese automaker Subaru said Friday it is investigating whether it carried out illegal inspections on its own vehicles and if any recalls might be needed. Continue Reading Below Subaru Corp. spokeswoman Miyuki Yasuda said the company was checking and a report to the government would be coming as […]
Asian shares push higher, tracking upbeat Wall St session
TOKYO – Shares in Asia posted strong gains early Friday, tracking the upbeat session overnight on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped 1.1 percent to 21,974.91 as the U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen, boosting exporters’ shares. Investors are watching for U.S. GDP data. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: […]
JFK assassination files show Hoover’s frustration over Oswald’s death, USSR reaction
The National Archives released more than 2,800 previously classified or redacted records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy Thursday evening, but will withhold some of the records due to national security concerns, according to a memo from President Donald Trump. The documents related to the investigation […]
Clariant, Huntsman abandon $20 billion merger as opposition intensifies
Swiss specialty chemicals maker Clariant and Huntsman have agreed to abandon their proposed $20 billion merger, bowing to a growing number of shareholders who had joined activist investor White Tale to oppose the deal. Continue Reading Below “Given the continued accumulation of Clariant shares by activist investor White Tale Holdings […]
Self-driving startups race down a narrowing road
Nullmax CEO Lei Xu drives a Lincoln MKZ sedan equipped with his company’s prototype self-driving hardware and software in Fremont, California, U.S. on October 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jane Lanhee Lee October 27, 2017 By Paul Lienert and Jane Lanhee Lee DETROIT/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Lei Xu and Justin Song once worked […]
U.S. economy likely slowed by hurricanes in third quarter
A construction worker works on the side of a hill along a highway construction project in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake October 27, 2017 By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth probably slowed in the third quarter as hurricanes Harvey and Irma restrained consumer spending […]
Soccer: Steffen saves twice in shootout as Crew end Atlanta’s season
Oct 26, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) leaps to knock the ball up against the Atlanta United during the first half in the Eastern Conference knockout round soccer game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports October 27, 2017 (Reuters) – Columbus […]
Insured losses from deadly California wildfires could hit $3 billion
Insured property losses from wildfires that raged through Northern California wine country this month, killing at least 42 people and destroying thousands of businesses and homes, could total $2 billion to $3 billion, a risk-modeling firm said on Thursday. Continue Reading Below The analysis by Boston-based AOR Worldwide, encompassing anticipated […]