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Deliveroo riders aren't entitled to collective bargaining rights, UK court says

Deliveroo riders aren't entitled to collective bargaining rights, UK court says

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top court said Tuesday that riders for one of the country’s biggest meal delivery companies don’t have collective bargaining rights because they aren’t employees, a setback for gig economy workers who are pushing for better pa
UAW chief, having won concessions from strikes, aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers

UAW chief, having won concessions from strikes, aims to expand membership to nonunion automakers

DETROIT (AP) — Entering contract talks with Detroit's three automakers, Shawn Fain set lofty expectations for what he could gain for his union members — and delivered on many of them.
Concerns emerge over NextStar's plans to hire foreign workers for battery plant

Concerns emerge over NextStar's plans to hire foreign workers for battery plant

NextStar Energy Inc.'s plans to bring foreign workers to help build a heavily subsidized battery plant in Windsor, Ont. has drawn concerns about why the jobs aren't going to Canadians.
Pop art to ballet, reach for a coffee-table read when choosing holiday gifts

Pop art to ballet, reach for a coffee-table read when choosing holiday gifts

NEW YORK (AP) — A good book packs power. A good book thoughtfully chosen as a gift can add a layer of joy. The holidays are a great time to track down just the right coffee table reads for loved ones. There's a wide array this time of year.
Italy is outraged by the death of a young woman in the latest suspected case of gender violence

Italy is outraged by the death of a young woman in the latest suspected case of gender violence

ROME (AP) — Italy has erupted in outrage over the death of a young woman, allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend, with the Italian premier vowing to crack down further on gender-based violence that has claimed the lives of more than 50
The District of Columbia is combating car thefts and carjackings with dashcams and AirTags

The District of Columbia is combating car thefts and carjackings with dashcams and AirTags

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeff Pena contacted his father as soon as he heard that police were passing out auto tracking devices to try to stem a sharp increase in carjackings, auto thefts and other crimes in the nation's capital.
Michigan school shooting survivor heals with surgery, a trusted horse and a chance to tell her story

Michigan school shooting survivor heals with surgery, a trusted horse and a chance to tell her story

MAYFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.
Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety questions, recalls of self-driving vehicles

Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety questions, recalls of self-driving vehicles

Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, that along with a similar deal with General Motors will raise pay across the industry, force automakers to absorb higher costs and help resha
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.