General Motors Gets Quick Deal to End Canada Workers’ Strike
General Motors Co. reached a contract with its Canadian union, ending a strike that began about 13 hours earlier at three plants in Ontario.
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US, Venezuela Near Deal on Sanctions Relief for Steps Toward Fair Elections
The US and Venezuela are close to reaching an understanding that would bring limited sanctions relief in exchange for steps to ensure fair elections in the Latin American country next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
RFK Jr.’s Super PAC Raises $11.3 Million After He Leaves Democrats
A super political action committee supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-shot bid for the presidency as an independent raised $11.3 million in the hours after he renounced the Democratic party where his family has played a prominent role.
UN Denies Russia a Seat on Human Rights Council in US Victory
The United Nations General Assembly voted down Russia’s bid to rejoin the Human Rights Council, a victory for Ukraine and the US as they seek to keep up pressure on Moscow over its invasion 18 months ago.
World Is Dominated by Junk Government Bonds After US Downgrade
The global government bond market has hit a turning point: junk-rated debt now exceeds top-rated debt for the first time, following Fitch Ratings’ August move to strip the US off its AAA credit grade.
Boeing Sped 1,000 Smart Bombs to Israel After Hamas Attacks
Boeing Co. accelerated delivery of 1,000 smart bombs to Israel as the country steps up retaliation against Hamas after the devastating weekend attack that killed hundreds of people, industry and defense officials said.
SEC Probes Twitter Security Lapse Before Elon Musk Took Over
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating how Twitter Inc. managed a 2018 security lapse that exposed personal user information before billionaire Elon Musk bought the social media platform last year.
Fed Is Determined to Bring Inflation Back to 2% Target, Waller Says
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank is determined to bring inflation back to its 2% target in a speech that mostly avoided the current state of markets or monetary policy.
Swiss Lawmakers Want to Label Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Swiss lawmakers have called on the government to label Hamas a terrorist organization as the traditionally neutral country reconsiders its Middle-East policy.
UBS Clash at Supreme Court Tests Whistleblower Suit Rules
The US Supreme Court considered reinstating a $900,000 jury verdict won by a fired UBS Group AG research strategist in a case that could make it easier for whistleblowers to win suits claiming retaliation under a federal investor-protection law.
