Uber drivers are not interstate workers exempt from arbitration, US court rules
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc drivers are not exempt from a U.S. law requiring them to bring…
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Kabul airport attack ‘mastermind’ killed by Taliban – U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Taliban have killed an Islamic State militant who was the “mastermind” behind a suicide attack at…
US debt ceiling technical default seen at 2%-3%, says Summers
By Davide Barbuscia CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said the odds that the U.S. government could…
Norfolk takes $387 million charge due to Ohio derailment, warns on volumes
(Reuters) -U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp took a $387 million charge in the first quarter due to the Ohio…
US confirms second American death in Sudan, seeks extended ceasefire
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A second American has died in Sudan, the White House said on Wednesday, and U.S. authorities are helping…
Bannon associate sentenced to more than four years for fraud over Trump’s border wall
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Brian Kolfage, a former associate of Steve Bannon, was sentenced on Wednesday to more than four…
Humana lifts profit outlook as medical costs drop in govt plans
By Khushi Mandowara and Leroy Leo (Reuters) -Humana Inc raised its annual adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday after lower medical…
Disney sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over state efforts to control Disney World
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn…
US business spending on equipment weakening as demand for goods slows
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods fell more than expected in March and…
Activision Blizzard pre-releases earnings after Britain blocks Microsoft deal
(Reuters) – “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard beat quarterly bookings estimates on Wednesday, as it reported results a day…