Three women filed a discrimination complaint against a trucking company over its same-sex training policy, which they say prevented them from being hired.
Category: United States
China Is Suffering a Brain Drain. The U.S. Isn’t Exploiting It.
China’s brightest minds, including tech professionals, are emigrating, but many are not heading to America. We spoke to them to ask why.
Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.
U.A.W. Starts Strike Small, but Repercussions Could Prove Far-Reaching
The union targeted three factories: one run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
Chinese Warnings on iPhones Tap Deep Strain of Security Concerns
For years, officials in China have been told to shun foreign devices. Now reports of renewed curbs have unnerved Apple’s investors, heightening geopolitical tensions.
China Is Full of Risk For U.S. Companies
Doing business in China, once seen as a can’t-miss opportunity, poses a troubling dilemma: Reasons to stay can be as compelling as the reasons to retreat.
Here’s How People Are Returning to the Office Worldwide
A city’s density, the size of people’s homes and cultural norms are among the factors that affect hybrid work patterns.
Factories May Be Leaving China, but Trade Ties Are Stronger Than They Seem
The United States is trying to lessen its dependence on Chinese goods, but research is showing how tough it is to truly alter global supply chains.
Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.
Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?