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FILE – A Kroger grocery store is seen, Jan. 23, 2021, in Novi, Mich. The Federal Trade Commission on Monday, Feb. 16, 2024, sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. (Ed Pevos/Ann Arbor News via AP, File)

U.S. sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

February 26, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

Illinois was among eight states that joined the lawsuit, which the FTC filed in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday.

McDonald's said Monday, Feb. 5, that it expects its same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — to rise 3% to 4% this year, which is in line with historical averages. That’s down from double-digit gains in 2021 and 2022 and 9% growth last year. (Keith Srakocic / AP)

After a bumpy end to a banner year, McDonald’s says sales growth will moderate in 2024

February 5, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

McDonald's has lost sales in the Middle East due to the war in Gaza and saw fewer visits from lower-income consumers in the U.S.

Botellas de producto de Coca-Cola son exhibidas en una tienda en Dania Beach, Florida, el martes 20 de octubre de 2020. Coca-Cola registra una mejora gradual en el tercer trimestre del año al tiempo que se concentra en la creciente austeridad de la pandemia de coronavirus. (AP Foto/Wilfredo Lee)

Continúa recuperación de Coca-Cola en plena pandemia

October 22, 2020 at 3:50 p.m.

Coca-Cola registró una mejora gradual en el tercer trimestre del año al tiempo que se concentró en la creciente austeridad de la pandemia de coronavirus. Sus ingresos cayeron 9%, a...

En esta fotografía de mayo de 2020 proporcionada por InterContinental Hotels Group, una trabajadora de recepción porta una mascarilla mientras atiende a una huésped del hotel Holiday Inn Express de Austin, Texas.

Por coronavirus, los hoteles ahora compiten en limpieza

June 9, 2020 at 10:29 a.m.

Marriott, Hilton y otras grandes compañías hoteleras están acostumbradas a competir en precios o privilegios. Ahora, compiten en limpieza. Desde empleados con mascarillas en la recepción hasta buffets cerrados, los...

In this Sunday, March 22, 2020 photo, Bill Purdue, left, cuts pieces of fabric while Mike Rice sews them into face masks in Rice's autobody and upholstery shop in Washington, Ind. They will deliver the masks this week to Deaconess Health System in Evansville, Indiana, which asked community members to sew cloth masks for health care workers who may face a shortage amid the coronavirus pandemic. They're among legions of everyday Americans making face masks for desperate hospitals, nursing homes and homeless shelters that could run out of personal protective equipment.

Volunteers sew masks for health workers facing shortages

March 24, 2020 at 3:45 p.m.

Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy's Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric...

This undated image provided by Michelob ULTRA shows Kerri Walsh Jennings, left, and Brooke Sweat in a scene from the company's 2020 Super Bowl NFL football spot. Michelob Ultra stresses its low calories and low carbs in an ad that shows talk show host Jimmy Fallon and wrestler John Cena working out.

Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it

January 30, 2020 at 2:40 p.m.

When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday's Super Bowl, it might not be a traditional domestic beer.

This Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, photo shows a Chanje V8070 electric medium-duty truck on display in New York. Electric trucks are having a moment in the spotlight, but they won't replace diesel-powered trucks in big numbers until they overcome costs and other limitations.

Electric delivery trucks to overtake diesels but long haul remains for semis

June 1, 2019 at 2:06 a.m.

Electric trucks are having a moment in the spotlight, but they won't replace diesel-powered trucks in big numbers until they overcome costs and other limitations. Tesla Inc. plans to unveil...

Ford has offered to inspect and repair about 1.3 million civilian versions of its Explorer SUV at no cost to owners in response to complaints of exhaust fumes leaking into passenger cabins.

Ford offers repairs to address Explorer exhaust gas concerns

June 1, 2018 at 10:26 p.m.

Responding to consumer concerns about exhaust fumes, Ford is offering to inspect and repair Explorer SUVs at no cost to owners. Ford maintains the vehicles — built at its Chicago...

The redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact crossover is unveiled at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry on the autumnal equinox, Sept. 22, 2016.

Complete guide to new and redesigned 2018 vehicles

August 18, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Important vehicles are getting revamps for the 2018 model year, including the Toyota Camry, which has been the best-selling car in the U.S. for 15 years. Two of the Camry's...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2015, file photo, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors Inc., introduces the Model X car at the company's headquarters in Fremont, Calif. Tesla and General Motors have a budding rivalry that could help determine whether Detroit or Silicon Valley sets the course for the future of the auto industry.

Tesla or GM? Investors bet on promise over profits

August 18, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

When General Motors CEO Mary Barra introduced the Chevrolet Bolt at the CES gadget show last year, she took a shot at Tesla. Buyers can be confident because Chevy has...

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