The Senate confirmed Daniel Werfel to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday by a vote of 54-42.
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3.2 million Calico Critters toys recalled over choking fears, deaths of two children
More than 3.2 million “Calico Critters” toys are being recalled amid fears that they present a choking hazard to children, officials said Thursday.
Vegan version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to go on sale this month
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment.
Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and cases for magnet hazard
U.S. product regulators said Thursday that Yeti has recalled 1.9 million coolers and gear cases because magnets can come detached from them, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Men on Pinterest are creating sex-themed image boards of little girls. The platform makes it easy.
Pinterest is inadvertently driving men to selfies and videos posted by young girls who have no idea how their images are being used, an NBC News investigation found.
Congress presses Norfolk Southern CEO on Ohio recovery and a new train derailment hours before hearing
Members of Congress will grill Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw in a Thursday hearing over the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and other incidents.
GM offers buyouts to 'majority' of U.S. salaried workers
General Motors will offer voluntary buyouts to a “majority” of its 58,000 U.S. white-collar employees, as it aims to cut $2 billion in structural costs over the next two years, according to a letter sent to workers Thursday from CEO Mary Barra.
American Airlines CEO tells pilots the carrier is prepared to increase pay to up to $590,000 per year
American Airlines is prepared to raise pilot pay to match that of Delta’s, including 40% cumulative increases in a potential four-year deal, CEO Robert Isom said in a message to pilots.
Consumer gripes hit record levels over common purchases needed 'to get through each day'
A labor crunch and the growing complexity of common products like cars and computers have made consumers’ complaints harder to resolve.
The hotel tax Biden's 'junk fee' crackdown won't touch
Hotel “bed taxes” go to public services and tourism promotion, not corporations, and some states and cities are thinking bigger about which projects they fund.