In this June 18, 2015, file photo, an Airbus A380 takes off for its demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget airport, north of Paris. Commercial airliner maker Airbus is releasing 2019 earnings on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Airbus CEO: No Benefit from Boeing Woes
Because it's safety related, it's a problem for the industry at large.
Feb 13th, 2020
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Feb 13th, 2020
Five properties tied to Electro-Plating Services Inc. in Madison Heights owe a total of more than $30,000 in taxes, interest and fees from 2017 and 2018, according to the Oakland County Treasurer's office.
'Ooze' Site Subject to Forfeiture
Feb 13th, 2020
This undated combination of photos shows clockwise from top left the logos for Nissan, Honda, Mazda and Subaru. Sixty-four cars and SUVs sold in the U.S. earned Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Those with a Top Safety Pick Plus rating are the Honda Insight, Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Mazda 6, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy, the Subaru Outback built after October of last year, and the Toyota Camry.
64 US Vehicles Net Top Rating
Feb 13th, 2020
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Ford Recalls 240K Vehicles
Feb 12th, 2020
In this March 23, 2018, file photo provided by KTVU, emergency personnel work a the scene where a Tesla electric SUV crashed into a barrier on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, Calif. The Apple engineer who died when his Tesla Model X crashed into the concrete barrier complained before his death that the SUV’s Autopilot system would malfunction in the area where the crash happened. The complaints were detailed in a trove of documents released Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the March, 2018 crash that killed engineer Walter Huang.
NTSB Releases Details of Autopilot Probe
An engineer had previously complained about his SUV malfunctioning on the same stretch of freeway where he ultimately crashed and died.
Feb 12th, 2020
Research engineer Matthew Solomito analyzes data as Central Connecticut pitcher Michael DeLease throws off a smart mound at the Center for Motion Analysis in Farmington, Conn. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The new technology allows scientists to better study pitching mechanics to enhance efficiency and prevent injuries.
'Smart Mound' Analyzes Pitchers
The mound measures ground forces generated during each part of a pitch, from wind-up to follow-through.
Feb 11th, 2020
In this April 25, 2018, file photo a staff member stands next to a Tiggo 8 SUV by Chinese automaker Chery after a press conference at the China Auto Show in Beijing. A California company says it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
CA Co. to Sell Chinese SUVs
Other Chinese brands have announced U.S. sales plans but have struggled to meet safety and emissions standards.
Feb 11th, 2020
In this March 28, 2018 file photo, Jim Farley, Jr. executive vice president and president of Global Markets of the Ford Motor Company, is shown in this photo during New York International Auto Show.
Ford Announces Management Shakeup
Ford's full-year 2019 profit plunged by more than $3.6 billion.
Feb 10th, 2020
Attorney General William Barr gives the keynote address to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS China Initiative Conference, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in Washington.
Barr's 5G Plan Rebuked
The notion isn't terribly popular — not even within the administration.
Feb 10th, 2020
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Second Recall of GM Pickups
It impacts 162,000 pickups that were already recalled once before.
Feb 10th, 2020
In this Jan. 5, 2016, file photo, traffic crosses the Golden Gate Bridge in the rain in this view from Sausalito, Calif. The Trump administration has ended its antitrust probe into a deal between California and four big automakers, after failing to find that the companies' conduct violated the law.
Feds End CA-Auto Antitrust Probe
Automakers set their own MPG agreements with California, and the Trump administration was unable to prove they violated the law.
Feb 10th, 2020
This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows the Hyundai logo on a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV on display at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 small cars because water can get into the antilock brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly an engine fire. The latest recall covers certain 2006 through 2011 Elantra and 2007 through 2011 Elantra Touring vehicles.
Hyundai Recalls Cars for Possible Fires
The recall is another in a series of problems that the automaker and its related company Kia have had with engine fires during the past few years.
Feb 10th, 2020
In this Jan. 31, 2020 photo a woman holds a Puff Bar flavored disposable vape device in New York. On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, the U.S. government began enforcing restrictions on flavored electronic cigarettes aimed at curbing underage vaping. But parents, researchers and students warn that some young people have already moved on to a newer kind of vape that isn't covered by the flavor ban - disposables.
Disposables a Blindspot in Vape Regs
Teenagers can stay one step ahead of the rules by switching to a vape not covered by the flavor ban.
Feb 7th, 2020
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Wooden Pallets More Eco-Friendly
Nearly 40 percent of all hardwood produced in the U.S. goes into pallet production.
Feb 7th, 2020
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CEO Axed After Using Racial Slur
The founder of the organic fertilizer company said it was 'blown out of proportion' and 'ruined my life.'
Feb 7th, 2020
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Mfr to Stop Making Damaging Chemical
The company said it was a business decision to end its production, and it reaffirmed that it believes the product is safe.
Feb 7th, 2020
This aerial photo taken from video provided by KTRK-TV shows damage to buildings after an explosion in Houston on Jan. 24. A large explosion left rubble scattered in the area, damaged nearby homes and was felt for miles away. A fire continues to burn and people have been told to avoid the area.
Company Tied to Houston Blast Files for Bankruptcy
Watson Grinding and Manufacturing said it's pursuing bankruptcy as it anticipates “a long-term interruption of business operations”.
Feb 6th, 2020
In this Aug. 16, 2018 file photo, a self-driving Nuro vehicle parks outside a Fry's supermarket in Scottsdale, Ariz. For the first time, the U.S. government's highway safety agency has approved a Nuro's request to deploy a self-driving vehicle that doesn't meet federal safety standards for human-driven cars and trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted temporary approval for the Silicon Valley robotics company to run a low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle without side and rear-view mirrors used by human drivers.
NHTSA Approves Nuro Self-Driving Car
The low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle is not equipped with mirrors, wipers or a steering wheel.
Feb 6th, 2020
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Edible Packaging Finds Specialty Market
The packaging and tableware is made from seaweed, milk proteins or potato starch.
Feb 5th, 2020
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Take 5 Takes Down Snickers in Record-Setting Effort
Two food giants battle it out for the world's largest chocolate nut bar.
Feb 4th, 2020
Pelicans sit on man made rock revetment on Queen Bess Island in Barataria Bay, La., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and the devastating blow of an offshore oil spill 10 years ago.
Oil Spill Cash Rebuilds Pelican Island
The Louisiana island provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds.
Feb 4th, 2020
Supporters of Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota parked a truck near the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, carrying pipeline segments signed by people who back the project. They contend that replacing the aging pipeline with new pipe will provide the safest way to carry Line 3's oil from Alberta to Enbridge's terminal in Superior, Wisconsin.
Regulators Put MN Pipeline Back on Track
But environmental activists vowed to keep working to ensure that the project is never built.
Feb 4th, 2020
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FDA Warns Nicotine Toothpick Maker
The company describes the toothpicks as a breath-freshener that can provide “nicotine satisfaction without smoke damage.”
Feb 3rd, 2020
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Order Seeks to Reduce Counterfeits
Fake products hurt the economy and could be dangerous to shoppers.
Feb 3rd, 2020
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F-35 Has Gun Problems
The F-35’s annual assessment by the Pentagon’s test center isn’t exactly giving its reputation a boost.
Jan 31st, 2020
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J&J to Pay $344M in Settlement
The case revolves around accusations of deceptive marketing.
Jan 31st, 2020
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Kohler Owes California Millions
The alleged violations involved Kohler's manufacture and sale of engines.
Jan 31st, 2020
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Colgate Unveils Recyclable Tube
And it took five years to develop it.
Jan 30th, 2020
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Apple, Broadcom Owe University $1.1B
The two tech companies are expected to appeal the verdict.
Jan 30th, 2020
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TX Blowout Kills Worker
Three workers were also injured.
Jan 30th, 2020
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Altria Takes Write-Down Over Juul
Altria will take a massive write-down as it contends with legal issues related to the e-cigarette company.
Jan 30th, 2020
In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo a Boeing 777X airplane takes off on its first flight with the Olympic Mountains in the background at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Boeing Co. reports financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Boeing Posts First Annual Loss Since 1997
Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter as revenue plunged 37%.
Jan 29th, 2020