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Roomba-maker iRobot announces it’s laying off 31% of employees after Amazon deal falls through
iRobot said Monday that a planned deal to be acquired by Amazon would not go through, a development that led...
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Valentine’s Day spending on significant others is expected to hit a record $14.2 billion this year
If you’re one of the millions of consumers joyfully sharing your life with someone right now, the National Retail Federation...
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Alaska Airlines and United Airlines returning Boeing 737 Max 9 jets to service
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have both confirmed plans to return their fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to...
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Ex-Starbucks employee sues chain for wrongful termination after stopping attempted robbery
A former Starbucks employee is suing the coffee chain, saying he was wrongly terminated after he confronted robbers at his...
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A silver lining from high mortgage interest rates: Bigger deductions on this year’s taxes
Home mortgage rates have soared during the economic recovery from the pandemic, but the swelling ranks of homeowners facing steep...
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The U.S. economy grew at a 3.3% pace in the fourth quarter, much better than expected
The economy grew at a much more rapid pace than expected in the final three months of 2023, as the...
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Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles over backup camera glitch
Tesla is recalling approximately 200,000 vehicles over a software glitch that can prevent rearview cameras from displaying properly. According to...
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The economy is doing better than expected. Your 401(k) probably is, too.
Nearly everyone, from the Federal Reserve to big-bank chiefs, thought a recession was likely to hit last year. Instead, 2023...
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Ford recalling about 2 million Explorers over fears of pieces flying off while driving
DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off...
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Listings for Stanley tumblers are still attracting dozens of bids on eBay for hundreds of dollars
The craze for Stanley-branded beverage tumblers continues. In the wake of the arrest of a California woman accused of stealing...
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