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Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week
May 15, 2025

Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

Boeing secures a $96 billion jet order from Qatar and a major deal with Saudi Arabia as Trump visits the Middle East. Boeing stock hits yearly high.

Newark airport delays highlight air traffic controller crisis
May 14, 2025

Newark airport delays highlight air traffic controller crisis

Newark airport faces major delays amid controller shortages and failing radar systems. FAA plans tech upgrades and flight cuts to improve safety.

FILE - The Boeing logo is displayed at the company's factory Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
May 13, 2025

Family of Boeing whistleblower settles lawsuit with aircraft maker over his death

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager who killed himself after lawyers questioned him about his whistleblowing on alleged jumbo jet defects has settled a lawsuit against the aircraft maker. Details of the settlement over John Barnett’s death were not disclosed in a court filing[...]

FILE - Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group, testifies at a Senate Finance Committee hearing examining cyber attacks on health care, and the Change Healthcare cyber attack, on May 1, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
May 13, 2025

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty steps down amid rising costs. The insurer suspends its 2025 outlook; shares drop 16% after months of instability.

A container ship is moored at the port of the port of New York & New Jersey in Elizabeth, N.J., Monday May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
May 13, 2025

Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

Trump's sweeping tariffs under emergency powers face lawsuits from states and businesses arguing he overstepped constitutional authority on trade.

Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don’t expect that to last
May 13, 2025

Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don’t expect that to last

U.S. inflation cooled to 2.3% in April, its lowest in four years, despite new tariffs. Economists expect price hikes by summer as trade effects deepen.

Trader Americo Brunetti works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
May 12, 2025

Dow jumps 900 and S&P 500 climbs 2.4% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war

U.S. stocks are leaping Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. Each of the world's two largest economies agreed to take down most of its tariffs against the other, which economists warned could start a recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves.

Switzerland's Economy Minister Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, left, shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, right, next to Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter, center, during a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP, Pool)
May 10, 2025

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope

U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to ease a growing tariff war, with global trade and economic stability hanging in the balance.

FILE - Travelers check American Airlines flight information screens for their flight status at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. (AP photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
May 10, 2025

More warning signs emerge for US travel industry as summer nears

Expedia cites reduced U.S. travel demand for its weak Q1 revenue, as consumer confidence dips and tourism from Canada and abroad continues to decline.

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks at an education event and executive order signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
May 10, 2025

Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies

A judge blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping federal job cuts, ruling that major agency reductions require congressional cooperation.

An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays
May 9, 2025

An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays

Equinor warns it may scrap Empire Wind after Trump halts work; $2.5B project in jeopardy as construction pause costs up to $50M weekly.

As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump’s tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claims
May 9, 2025

As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump’s tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claims

Trump raises China tariffs to 145%, sparking retaliation and global market jitters as trade talks begin in Geneva with no clear resolution in sight.

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