More than 30 U.S. corporate giants join FCC project to end ‘robocalls’
Nearly three dozen U.S. corporate giants are taking part in a federally supported initiative that's aimed at pulling the plug on obnoxious automated phone call sales and scam pitches.
Workforce Services: Utah unemployment hits record low
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released its December 2021 report, which shows a record low unemployment.
Scientists attempt to teach robots human values
A pair of artificial intelligence experts from Cornell University have joined a nationwide effort to ensure the nightmare science fiction scenarios -- the ones involving corrupted human-killing computers -- don't become a reality.
Utah Dept. of Workforce Services’ January employment summary shows historically low unemployment rate
Utah's Department of Workforce Services has released its January 2022 report.
Kellogg recalls some Eggo waffles amid listeria fears
About 10,000 cases of Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles have been voluntarily recalled because they might be contaminated with listeria, Kellogg Co. announced.
Amazon prices likely to rise with ‘fuel and inflation surcharge’
Amazon shoppers are likely to see prices go up on the online shop site once a 5% "fuel and inflation surcharge" for third-party sellers that use its fulfillment services takes effect on April 28.
Analysts: OPEC cap more show of force than game changer
A move by OPEC to call for a cap on oil production shows the group is still relevant, though the decision doesn't do much for market dynamics, analysts said.
Inflation for wholesalers up by more than 10% over past year, gov’t index says
Producer prices in the United States -- those that are paid by retailers before items are resold to shoppers -- were more than 10% higher in April than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said in its monthly survey Thursday.
Mall of America joins list of businesses closing on Thanksgiving
The county's largest mall, Mall of America, announced it will join a growing lost of retailers that will not open for business on Thanksgiving Day.
Revlon announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Cosmetic leader Revlon Inc. announced on Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under the headwinds of a heavy debt load, supply chain disruptions and inflation.
Russia hopes for credit rating upgrade
The Central Bank of Russia said Thursday there was reason to be optimistic about an upgrade to its credit rating given the pace of economic recovery.
Candy retailer seeking taste-tester to make up to $78K a year
A Canadian company announced it is seeking a "Chief Candy Officer" to make up to $78,000 a year working from home and taste-testing candy.
Northrop Grumman receives modification for Japanese Hawkeye contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Military Aircraft Systems, was awarded a $14 million U.S. Navy contract modification for the Japanese E-2D Hawkeye aircraft.
Looming rail strike would cost U.S. economy $2 billion per day, industry report says
A new report says that a looming rail strike involving tens of thousands of workers next week would cost the U.S. economy about $2 billion per day and idle thousands of trains nationwide.