UPS union calls off strike threat after securing pay raises for workers
A tentative agreement between UPS and the Teamsters has averted a potential strike at the company. The deal will secure pay raises for part-time workers.
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Netflix's pop-up eatery serves up an alternate reality as Hollywood grinds to a halt
The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant's unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill.
Affirmative action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions
A blockbuster new study finds that America's elite private colleges are systematically giving huge advantages to rich kids over their equally bright, yet less privileged peers.
Herbal supplement kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths
Millions of Americans use kratom, which is sold at gas stations, vape shops and bars. It can act like an opiate on the body. The FDA warns against using kratom, but most states don't regulate it.
Turning unused office space into housing could solve 2 problems, but it's tricky
Turning barely used office space into desperately needed urban housing seems like a win-win in the work-from-home era. But even in cities eager to do this, plenty of obstacles remain.
Barbenheimer's rising tide seemed to lift all boats at the box office
The films Barbie and Oppenheimer blew past predictions to spark the fourth biggest box office weekend in Hollywood history. What does their success say about the state of the movie business?
How climate change could cause a home insurance meltdown
It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular.
Up First briefing: State of the economy; a possible Trump indictment; difficult bosses
Another indictment for former President Trump could come soon. A career coach gives advice for workplace conflicts. Economic forecasters are optimistic, but the economy isn't out of the woods yet.
Could the U.S. still see a recession? A handy primer about the confusing economy
A string of encouraging reports is raising hope about the economy — but worries of a possible recession have not gone away. Here's why.
Elon Musk looks to rebrand Twitter with the letter X
Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has alluded to transforming Twitter into an "everything app" called "X," akin to the WeChat app in China. The url X.com now redirects to Twitter.