Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns

It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call

Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.

Mortgage rates rise as Fed fights inflation: Freddie Mac

Rates for the 30-year mortgage increased again after a slight dip the week before following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it was raising rates again, according to Freddie Mac.

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

Texas federal judge blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

Biden’s student loan relief program has been struck down by a judge in Texas. Here’s what to do to lower your monthly payments today.

Minnesota children illegally hired to clean slaughterhouses: federal lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Labor alleges an investigation uncovered a cleaning company hired more than 30 children to work in Minnesota and Nebraska slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities under hazardous conditions.

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.

Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit

Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.