Joel Rose
Stories
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National
Trump taps Sean Duffy, Fox host and former Congressman, for transportation secretary
President-elect Trump has picked Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former Republican congressman from Wisconsin, to head the Department of Transportation.
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National
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying
Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday's announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
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Politics
Why the White House hasn't benefited much from investing in infrastructure
The Biden administration pumped billions of dollars into roads, bridges, airports and rail -- but saw little if any political benefit in the election.
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National
With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic
Boeing’s machinists are returning to work after a bruising strike. But the aerospace giant still has big long-term problems to solve if it’s going to recapture its leading position in the industry.
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Business
Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Monday on a new contract offer
Union members will vote on Boeing's latest proposal. They have rejected two previous offers, but union leaders are backing this proposal to end the seven-week strike.
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National
At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan
Pensions are a major sticking point between Boeing and its striking machinists union. Many workers want the company to restore the pension plan they lost a decade ago, but Boeing hasn’t budged.
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National
Boeing posts a $6 billion loss as striking workers vote on a new contract
Boeing reported a staggering loss of $6 billion dollars in the third quarter. The disappointing earnings report comes the same day as striking machinists are voting on a new contract offer.
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National
Boeing's trouble may continue even if machinists agree to new contract tomorrow
Striking machinists at Boeing will vote Wednesday on a new contract offer. It comes as the company is set to release disappointing quarterly earnings amid production and quality control problems.
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National
With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets
Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
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National
Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster
Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
