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More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, an AP-NORC poll shows

More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, an AP-NORC poll shows

A majority of Americans support higher pay for auto workers who are on strike against Detroit's Big Three carmakers, although approval of the workers' other demands is more mixed, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A
Japanese automaker Toyota and energy company Idemitsu to cooperate on EV battery technology

Japanese automaker Toyota and energy company Idemitsu to cooperate on EV battery technology

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top automaker Toyota agreed Thursday to work with Idemitsu, a major Japanese oil company, on technology for mass production of solid-state batteries that promise to be a key component in future electric vehicles.

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As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined with a top political rival Wednesday to create a wartime Cabinet to oversee the fight to
After a hard fight to clear militants, Israeli soldiers find a scene of destruction, slain children

After a hard fight to clear militants, Israeli soldiers find a scene of destruction, slain children

KIBBUTZ BE'ERI, Israel (AP) — Trudging down a cul-de-sac turned to rubble, an Israeli army commander stopped in front of one scorched home, its front wall blown wide open.
Auto workers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville

Auto workers escalate strike as 8,700 workers walk out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers Wednesday when 8,700 workers walked off their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant. The surprise move about 6:30 p.m.
Caroline Ellison, saying Sam Bankman-Fried corrupted her values, found relief when truth came out

Caroline Ellison, saying Sam Bankman-Fried corrupted her values, found relief when truth came out

NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried's former top executive, testifying in Manhattan federal court Wednesday, blamed the FTX founder for corrupting her values so she could lie and steal and got emotional when describing the cryptocurrency empire's final
The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?

The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?

NEW YORK (AP) — From auto production lines to Hollywood , the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight. But despite historic strikes and record contract negotiations this year, there's a lot stacked against labor organizers today.
Chinese carmaker Geely and Malaysia's Proton consider EV plant in Thailand, Thai prime minister says

Chinese carmaker Geely and Malaysia's Proton consider EV plant in Thailand, Thai prime minister says

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's national carmaker Proton and its Chinese partner Geely are considering setting up a plant in Thailand to produce electric vehicles, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.
How does the new Honda Pilot stack up against the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

How does the new Honda Pilot stack up against the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The Honda Pilot is a popular midsize SUV for shoppers in need of a versatile family-oriented hauler. For years, buyers have enjoyed its three rows of seating, loads of storage, and clever features. Now there’s a new generation that debuted for 2023.
White House condemns a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco

White House condemns a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S.