The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against the proposed deal.
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Delta planes collide on Atlanta taxiway, but no one is hurt
The airline said the wing of a Tokyo-bound Delta Airbus A350 jet hit the tail of a smaller Bombardier CRJ-900 on an adjacent taxiway.
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EU forcing Google, Apple to pay billions in fines and back taxes
Both companies have now exhausted their appeals in cases that date to the previous decade and helped jumpstart an era of intensifying scrutiny for Big Tech.
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Americans’ inflation-adjusted incomes rebounded to pre-pandemic levels last year
The latest data came Tuesday in an annual report from the Census Bureau, which said the median household income, adjusted for inflation, rose 4% in 2023.
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SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct first private spacewalk
Considered one of the riskiest parts of spaceflight, spacewalks have been the sole realm of professional astronauts.
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Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs
Many of the bills scheduled for a vote this week appear to have both parties’ support, reflecting strong consensus that congressional actions are needed to counter China.
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Apple’s iPhone 16 leaps into AI in attempt to turn a tech trend into a cultural phenomenon
The new iPhones – ranging in price from $800 to $1,200 – hit stores on Sept. 20.
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Google faces another antitrust trial after ruling that declared search engine a monopoly
The Justice Department and Google each made opening statements Monday to a federal judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.
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U.S. seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly large SUVs, pickups
The rule would cover all passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, but it’s aimed largely at SUVs and pickups, which have grown in size over the years, causing blind spots for drivers.
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Manufacturers push back against rising electricity bills tied to renewable power incentives
One business said it may be forced to close because its power bills have jumped by thousands of dollars.