DowDuPont alters its post-merger breakup plan

DowDupont, which was formed when chemical giants Dow Chemical and DuPont merged, is making changes to its initial plans of splitting the company into three units, the company said on Tuesday. Under the new plan the company will shift its water, automotive systems,...

Norway’s right-wing government wins re-election fought on oil, tax

Norway’s tax-cutting Conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg declared victory on Tuesday after a parliamentary election, narrowly defeating a Labour-led opposition with her promises of steady management of the oil-dependent economy. The win is historic for...

Air Berlin cancels flights as pilots call in sick

Insolvent Air Berlin said it is cancelling around 70 flights on Tuesday after pilots called in sick in unusually high numbers. Departures information on its website showed flights cancelled from a range of German airports including Berlin Tegel, Duesseldorf, Hamburg...

Hurricane Irma leaves supermarkets waiting to reopen, shelves bare; other grocers damaged

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Florida residents — or at least those that stuck around — are left scrounging for the items they need most, mainly food and water. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is prepared to get some supplies to...

Nordstrom to roll out smaller stores with no merchandise, more experiences

Nordstrom is trying something different: stores without inventory. The department store chain announced on Monday that it’s preparing to roll out a new line of stores, called Nordstrom Local. The first of its kind is set to open in West Hollywood, California, on...