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Daimler Trucks buys major stake in robotics company

March 29, 2019, 3:48pm Business Briefs

Daimler Trucks said Monday it has bought a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a Virginia company developing technology for self-driving vehicles. Read story

Takata air bags claim another life in Arizona

March 29, 2019, 3:46pm Business Briefs

DETROIT -- Another driver has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator, bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 24. Read story

Woodland natural gas customers to pay more

March 29, 2019, 3:45pm Business Briefs

Cascade Natural Gas customers in Southwest Washington will see a rate increase starting this month, after state regulators approved a hike in rates so the company can recover costs following the rupture of a Canadian natural gas pipeline in 2018. The state Utilities and Transportation Commission approved the company’s request… Read story

VW recalls cars, SUVs, says rear springs could break

March 28, 2019, 4:58pm Business Briefs

DETROIT -- Volkswagen is recalling over 56,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the rear coil springs can break without warning and cause people to lose control of their vehicles. Read story

Amazon plans to add 800 tech jobs in Central Texas

March 28, 2019, 4:58pm Business Briefs

AUSTIN, Texas -- Amazon plans to add 800 high-tech jobs in Central Texas. Read story

Bend Bulletin owner eyes sale of some newspapers

March 28, 2019, 4:58pm Business Briefs

PORTLAND -- An attorney for the long-time owner of seven newspapers in Oregon and California has said all but two are for sale. Read story

Boeing sued over crash as political woes deepen

March 28, 2019, 4:57pm Business

Boeing Co. was sued on behalf of a passenger killed in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight over claims that its 737 Max 8 isn't safely designed, deepening the legal and political woes the planemaker faces. Read story

McDonald’s to stop lobbying against wage increases

March 27, 2019, 5:41pm Business Briefs

McDonald's, in a reversal of company policy, said it no longer will lobby against minimum-pay increases in the U.S. Read story

Lyft raises IPO target, aims for up to $2.2 billion

March 27, 2019, 5:40pm Business Briefs

Lyft Inc. raised the price range of its initial public offering set for Thursday, adding to what is set to be the biggest listing of the year so far. Read story

Sausage products may contain metal, recalled

March 27, 2019, 5:39pm Business Briefs

CLAREMONT, N.H. -- A New Hampshire food company is recalling over 2,600 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that could contain metal. Read story