Category: United States

A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace

Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.
U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford

Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, and the United Automobile Workers union said they had reached a deal on a new contract similar to the one that the union reached with Ford.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns

Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.
Rite Aid Is Closing 154 Stores

The pharmacy chain, once the largest in the United States, detailed a batch of store closures in a bankruptcy court filing.
Tesla’s Price Cuts Lowered Its Profit

The carmaker made less money in the third quarter as it cut car prices to attract buyers amid stronger competition.
American Household Wealth Jumped in the Pandemic

Pandemic stimulus, a strong job market and climbing stock and home prices boosted net worth at a record pace, Federal Reserve data showed.
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.

A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny

Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
U.S. and Qatar Block Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

The money had recently transferred to Iran as part of a U.S.-Iran deal that led to the release of five imprisoned Americans from Iran last month.
‘Plan C’ Review: Abortion by Mail

In this documentary by Tracy Droz Tragos, each of the film’s subjects considers how far past the line of legal comfort they can afford to cross.
U.S. Scales Back Hopes for Ambitious Climate Trade Deal With Europe

A negotiating deadline is quickly approaching, and the United States has lowered its expectations for a groundbreaking trade deal.
Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?

For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms like TikTok on the rise, the jokes may be wearing thin.