Ruling could ease way for unionizing at fast-food chains
NEW YORK — It will be easier for unions to bargain for better pay and working conditions on behalf of millions of workers at McDonald’s, …
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FAU study: Black women pay higher mortgage rates
By JAMES HELLEGAARD BOCA RATON, Fla. — Racial disparity in mortgage rates is widespread between black and white borrowers, according to a new study at …
Guilty Pleas In $36 Million Affordable Housing Scam
MIAMI (AP) – Four developers in Miami and a Fort Lauderdale contractor are pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from an alleged $36 million affordable …
US retail sales rose in July, aided by autos, restaurants
By JOSH BOAK and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers WASHINGTON — Americans bought more cars, restaurant meals and building supplies in July, a rise in …
Dell to sell Google Chromebook now tailored for corporate users
SAN FRANCISCO —Google’s latest Chromebook laptop will be specially designed for corporate customers in an effort to get more workers off machines powered by Microsoft’s …
FAA says technical problem causes East Coast flight delays
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Thousands of travelers along the East Coast faced flight delays Saturday due to technical issues at a Federal Aviation Administration center in …
Vermont to pay $1.6 million to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The administration of Gov. Peter Shumlin will pay Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont $1.6 million to cover past due premiums …
Kohl’s skids on back-to-school and sales tax concerns
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (AP) _ Shares of Kohl’s sank 10 percent Thursday after the department store operator said state sales tax holidays hurt its sales …
GM recalls Chevrolet Cobalts for defective air bag wiring
DETROIT (AP) _ General Motors is recalling 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalt small cars in the U.S. and Canada because improper wiring could prevent the roof-mounted driver’s …
Deadly China blast disrupts world’s 10th largest port
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) _ Explosions that sent huge fireballs through China’s Tianjin port have disrupted the flow of cars, oil, iron …