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Delta cancels hundreds of flights, but computers back up

At least half of all Delta Air Lines flights Monday were delayed or canceled after a power outage knocked out the airline’s computer systems worldwide.

 
7 automakers add 4.4M vehicles to air bag recall

Seven automakers are adding nearly 4.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to the Takata air bag inflator recall, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Daimler Vans, BMW, Jaguar-Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz.

 
Man found dead at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters

An Apple Inc employee has been found dead in a conference room at the company’s headquarters in Northern California, police said on Wednesday, calling it an “isolated incident” that did not involve any other victims or suspects.

 
California lawmakers approve highest statewide minimum wage, $15 an hour

California lawmakers on Thursday approved the nation’s highest statewide minimum wage of $15 an hour to take effect by 2022 after it was hailed by Democrats as an example to the nation as it struggles with a growing gap between rich and poor.

 
SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales

SeaWorld announced Thursday it will immediately stop breeding killer whales, essentially phasing out the iconic orcas from its theme parks following years of controversy over keeping them in captivity.

 
Struggling Kmart turns the blue light back on

Attention Kmart shoppers: the struggling discount chain is bringing back the “Bluelight Special” in the hopes the iconic marketing approach it pioneered decades ago will breathe life into its stores and online sales.

 
Tesla unveils first SUV — VIDEO

The first Tesla Model X SUVs have been delivered to six lucky customers. Elon Musk handed over the keys Tuesday during an event near the automaker’s factory in Northern California.

 
Volvo replaces passenger seat with baby seat

Buckle up, baby. Volvo Cars debuted a new concept for their luxury, family-friendly vehicles — a swivel child seat built into a console that sits where the front passenger seat would normally be.

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