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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk, urge owners to park outdoors

The recalls cover multiple models from the 2010 through 2015 model years, including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV.

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Next competitor for R.I. hospital CEOs? Amazon, CVS, Uber Eats, and other tech.
Companies that specialize in artificial intelligence and digital tech are Lifespan’s biggest competitors to tackle, according to CEO John Fernandez.

Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won’t be repeated
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there would be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations.

Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts
In a major new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort by journalists to cover broader segments of their community.

Hollywood writers strike is declared over after boards vote to approve contract with studios
Leaders of Hollywood’s writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

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Target to close 9 stores including 3 in San Francisco, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers

The store closings underscore the big challenges that retailers face in reducing theft in stores as they wrestle with protecting their workers and customers while trying to serve the community.

JPMorgan settles Epstein suits with US Virgin Islands and ex-banker

Jeffrey Epstein had been a client of JPMorgan both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to a charge of soliciting prostitution from a teenage girl and had to register as a sex offender in New York, Florida, and the Virgin Islands.

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

President Biden grabbed a bullhorn on the picket line Tuesday and urged striking auto workers to “stick with it” in an unparalleled show of support for organized labor by a modern president.

Top Apple executive defends favoring Google on iPhones

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, testified in Washington that Google’s placement as the default search option on the Safari browser across Apple devices was motivated by quality.

‘I can’t afford the cars I help make’: At Mansfield UAW strike, employees rail against pay disparities

A few dozen at the Stellantis parts distribution center are fighting a tiered compensation system.

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

“You deserve the significant raise you need,” President Biden said through a bullhorn after arriving at a General Motors parts distribution warehouse located in a suburb west of Detroit.

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Three Mass. startups are finalists in national inventor competition

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