The Las Vegas event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show bounces back from a pandemic slowdown.
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U.S. hiring remains brisk as employers add 223,000 jobs
The number is further evidence that the economy remains healthy, yet also a sign that the Federal Reserve may still have to raise interest rates aggressively to slow growth and cool inflation.
Best of CES 2023: Wireless TV, delivery robots and in-car VR
Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show.
Bed Bath & Beyond warns about bankruptcy as sales slump
The company says it’s looking at options including selling assets or restructuring in bankruptcy court – but is dubious of success.
As Southwest Airlines recovers from one meltdown, how does it prevent another?
Southwest may have to change some longstanding company practices to get to the core of the problems, an aviation expert said.
FTC proposes rule that would ban noncompete clauses
The rule would prevent employers from contractually prohibiting their employees from joining a competitor after they leave the company.
Regulators announce plan to rebuild long lost cod stock by 2033
Environmentalists have pushed for regulators to take a new approach to save the cod stock because of the historic nature of the cod-fishing industry and the fish’s importance to ocean ecosystems.
Northern Light Health to shift 1,400 employees to health services company
No employees will be laid off, and all will retain pay and similar benefits, according to the hospital network, which hopes to save $1 billion over 10 years.
Stronger grid a legacy of ice storm damage
Another major ice storm could wreak havoc, but resiliency is a work in progress.
Bosnian ski resorts suffer as Europe sees record warmth
Balmy climes sweep much of the continent as 2023 begins.