Navy says it’s charting a new course after rash of problems
BATH, Maine — The Navy’s speedy littoral combat ships had propulsion failures. The gun on its stealthy destroyer is a dud because of expensive...
Peloton plans to build first US factory in Ohio, add 2K jobs
Peloton plans to spend about $400 million to build its first U.S. factory in Ohio.
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Apple brings CEO Tim Cook to court in defense of app store
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand Friday to defend the company's iPhone app store against charges that...
Boat builder buying NC company, seeks to create 500 new jobs
NEW BERN, N.C. — The world's largest fishing and recreational boat builder on Thursday announced its acquisition of North Carolina-based Hatteras Yachts, with plans...
Five Below to build distribution center in central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Discount retailer Five Below will locate a Midwest distribution center in central Indiana, creating more than 470 new jobs by the end...
Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday reinstated an Obama-era pilot program that aims to aid minority and disadvantaged people by ensuring local...
WH memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility
WASHINGTON — White House officials are seeking to quell anxiety about inflation and the pace of hiring — issuing a memo Tuesday that highlights...
As prisons close, communities look to repurpose buildings
One shuttered prison in Connecticut has been repurposed for document storage. Another is used to process and train newly hired correction officers. A third...
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in company-owned stores
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a...
Feds provide $7.4B for public health; school nurses in plan
WASHINGTON — The government will provide $7.4 billion to expand the nation's public health capacity by hiring school nurses to vaccinate kids and creating...