Honda and Nissan are reportedly looking at the possibility of merging, sparking speculation about what the potential move could mean – but experts say the rumors of a partnership are not a surprise. News of the merger talks, which was first reported by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, comes as both Japanese auto giants struggle

Unionized Starbucks workers voted to authorize a strike.  “BREAKING: 98% of SBWU baristas voted to authorize a ULP strike if necessary – just DAYS before our emergency campaign call Thursday @ 8:30 pm PT/ 5:30 pm ET,” Starbucks Workers United said Tuesday on X.  The potential strike authorization came in the lead-up to a meeting

On the largely undeveloped Delmarva peninsula – which is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and includes portions of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia – local lawmakers are getting ready to take on a major international wind power company in an effort to save its crucial commercial fishing

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Apple on Thursday marked the 44th anniversary of the tech giant’s initial public offering (IPO) just days after its market capitalization reached a new all-time high that emphasized its growth over the last four decades. Apple shares reached $250.42 during Wednesday’s trading session, an all-time high that followed a record close of $247.70 at the end