Tesla recalls more than 500,000 U.S. vehicles over Boombox feature The feature allows drivers to play custom sounds in place of the car's typical horn. One sound was a fart noise. Federal regulators determined the feature could increase the chance of a collision.
Why many ex-Pats are choosing to no longer be based in Hong Kong Hong Kong's autonomy from China has eroded, and the city has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in the world. And that's making it a difficult place to do business. David Gura
Major projects at a standstill as concrete workers strike across King County Since November 2021, over 300 concrete mixer truck drivers have been on strike. They work for six of the largest cement suppliers in the region and if the cement doesn't flow - the rest of the work on the job site can't happen. Now, contractors and local leaders are starting to sound the alarm about project delays. Libby Denkmann
How you may be affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine Further sanctions, energy market disruptions and cyberwarfare could reach Americans seemingly far-removed from the conflict. Becky Sullivan
Companies tell employees it's time to return to the workplace Many people who worked from home for almost two years during the pandemic are finally heading back to the workplace after multiple delays. The transition will be easier for some than others. Andrea Hsu
The all-cash housing craze As if buying a house in the Seattle area isn't hard enough already, enter the all-cash offer. These bids are often the ticket to buying a house in the region, and they're getting easier for people without existing wealth to access. Clare McGrane
Longtime Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable Mazars USA, the longtime accountants to Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, says financial statements dating from 2009 to 2020 "should not be replied upon." Ilya Marritz
A bank freezes about $1.1 million in funds for Canadian border protests TD Bank says most of the money came from a GoFundMe campaign that raised cash for the "trucker protest" before being shut down. Bill Chappell
It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S. Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities. Chris Arnold
Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries. The Associated Press
