US budget: Spending deal reached as shutdown deadline looms

After the Indian government banned 59 apps owned by Chinese firms last week, the videoconferencing app Zoom is fighting xenophobic rumors on social media that it is Chinese-owned. It’s not — the company is American and is scrambling to let Indians know. In a blog post on Tuesday, Velchamy Sankarlingam, Zoom’s president of product and…

As we move into 2024, small businesses face an ever-evolving landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. To thrive in this dynamic environment, small business owners must adopt innovative strategies and remain adaptable. This blog post explores top strategies that can help small businesses navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace and achieve sustained growth….

Updated Jan. 8, 2024 11:17 am ET Travelers on Monday faced heavy flight cancellations by United and Alaska airlines, one of several ripple effects from the weekend grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9. United Airlines canceled more than 220 flights, or 8% of flights, Monday, according to flight tracker FlightAware. Alaska Airlines canceled about…

More than 4,000 people caught up in the Horizon scandal are trying to obtain remuneration for their suffering.

President Biden will not run for re-election during a tumultuous year that will see parts of the country suffer rolling blackouts, the release of an inhaled COVID vaccine and a boycott over driverless cars, a top JPMorgan Chase strategist predicted. Michael Cembalest, who heads the market and investment strategy unit in the Wall Street bank’s…

The global supply chain is feeling the fallout from Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking vessels in the Red Sea. Freight prices are set to jump Monday, while longer transit times around Africa are disrupting and delaying deliveries of products. Vessels aren’t able to come back to Asia in time, and ocean carriers are canceling sailings on…