UAW targets 38 facilities at GM and Stellantis for expanded strikes, skips Ford

The strikes at the GM and Stellantis parts suppliers will add roughly 5,600 auto workers to the UAW's ongoing strikes at the Detroit automakers....

McDonald's to raise royalty fees for new franchised restaurants for first time in nearly 30 years

McDonald's franchise royalty fees for U.S. restaurants will rise from 4% to 5% for operators opening new locations....

Automakers question UAW's strike motives after leaked 'chaos' messages

UAW communications director Jonah Furman discussed targeted strikes as causing "recurring reputations damage and operational chaos" to the automakers....

Amazon is bringing ads to Prime Video — the ad-free option will cost an extra $2.99 a month

Amazon's Prime Video is joining the list of streaming services that will have an ad-supported option. ...

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp.

Murdoch's departure comes as his media empire, which includes The Wall Street Journal and Fox News, gears up for the 2024 election....

Where key issues stand as UAW closes in on extended strikes against GM, Ford and Stellantis

The UAW and General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis are all holding their ground on demands, and it appears likely the union will strike additional plants. ...

Saudi crown prince says he will keep 'sportswashing' as criticism of the practice grows

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embraced 'sportswashing' criticism in a Fox News interview, saying the practice has led to a growth of GDP....

WWE's 'SmackDown' to return to NBCUniversal's USA Network in more than $1.4 billion deal

WWE's "Friday Night SmackDown" will return to NBCUniversal's USA Network next year....

Home sales stick near recent lows in August, but prices continue to climb

Higher mortgage rates and lower inventory levels are hitting homebuyers hard. ...

U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday

Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, the Biden administration said in a release. ...