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UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UPS and FedEx said they are grounding their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes "out of an abundance of caution" following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky. The crash Tuesday at UPS Worldport in Louisville killed 14 people, including the three ...

Honda’s profit slips as tariffs take toll on Japanese automakers

TOKYO — Honda reported Friday that its profit for the first fiscal half through September fell 37% from the previous year, as the damage from President Donald Trump's tariffs offset the lift from solid motorcycle sales. Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co. recorded a 311.8 billion yen ($2 billion) ...

What to expect as the FAA slashes flights because of the shutdown

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning, when the Federal Aviation Administration said it would reduce traffic across 40 airports to ease the load on the nation's air traffic controllers. The head of the FAA said the move was unprecedented ...

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

NEW YORK — The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays. But UPS says it has contingency plans in place, and experts say the impact should be ...

Starbucks’ union workers plan strike unless company agrees to a contract

Starbucks' union members have voted to strike at the company's U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday. The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups. Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition ...