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Hundreds of American Airlines flights were temporarily grounded on Christmas Eve

4:56pm December 24, 2024

by Joel Rose

American Airlines did not have a good start to its Christmas Eve. A "technical issue" led to the temporary grounding of hundreds of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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Starbucks baristas' 'strike before Christmas' has reached hundreds of U.S. stores

9:46am December 24, 2024

Starbucks' union says workers are walking off the job at some 300 — out of over 10,000 — stores across the U.S. as contract negotiations falter. The company urges it to return to the bargaining table.

American Airlines lifts ground stop that froze Christmas Eve travelers

9:01am December 24, 2024

American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a "technical issue" forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations.

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How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season

5:00am December 24, 2024

Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.

Nissan And Honda CEOs Hold Joint Press Conference On Their Merger

Here are two seismic changes pushing Honda and Nissan into merger talks

5:00am December 24, 2024

The two major Japanese automakers are discussing a merger. Here is what to know, from the reasons why they are doing this to how it could impact you.

Walmart illegally opened delivery drivers' deposit accounts, U.S. says

1:21pm December 23, 2024

Lawsuit alleges Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger cost delivery drivers millions of dollars in fees, opening deposit accounts without consent and requiring their use to get paid.

The Container Store files for bankruptcy, vows to keep stores operating as normal

11:43am December 23, 2024

The Container Store said its 102 locations and website will continue to operate as normal during the bankruptcy process.

'We are not California': New Jersey dealers push back on electric truck rules

8:00am December 23, 2024

Vehicle dealers are pushing back on rules that would increase the number of electric trucks sold in New Jersey. It could be a preview of a brewing fight over state rules about cars.

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Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store

5:00am December 23, 2024

Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.

Nissan and Honda announce merger talks amid a rapidly changing global market

4:02am December 23, 2024

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work to a merger, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes changes in its move from fossil fuels.