September 3, 2020

Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause fires

DETROIT — Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine […]
September 3, 2020

Wrangler introduces Jeep's first electric-powered vehicle

DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep brand is starting to offer gas-electric hybrid and eventually full electric powertrains across its lineup. The company rolled out the […]
September 3, 2020

Honda, General Motors sign deal to work on vehicles together

DETROIT — General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America. The companies […]
September 3, 2020

Facebook moves to target misinformation before election

With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking more steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the […]
September 3, 2020

UN chief urges Japan, others to meet goals on climate change

The United Nations chief urged Japan and other wealthy nations on Thursday to give up their reliance on coal and other fossil fuels and commit […]
September 3, 2020

Tyson Foods to open medical clinics at some meat plants

OMAHA, Neb. — Tyson Foods is planning to open medical clinics at several of its U.S. plants to improve the health of its workers and […]
September 3, 2020

Many more likely sought jobless aid as layoffs remain high

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the layoffs that have remained elevated at a weekly pace of around 1 […]
September 3, 2020

The Latest: Czech Rep registers biggest 1-day spike of 650

PRAGUE — The Czech Republic has registered the biggest day-to-day increase in the new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Health Ministry says a record 650 […]
September 3, 2020

Asian stock markets mixed after Wall Street surge

Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street surged to its biggest daily gain since July despite uncertainty about the global outlook. Benchmarks in […]
September 3, 2020

LA to furlough 15,000 workers because of virus losses

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council declared a fiscal emergency on Wednesday, paving the way to furlough about 15,000 employees as the city […]