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Walmart launches delivery service to take on DoorDash and Instacart

The White-label delivery service, Walmart GoLocal, seen as a potential threat to delivery services such as Uber and DoorDash, already signed a number of contractual agreements with national and small business clients and is still selecting new business partners. 

United Airlines completes first Afghanistan rescue mission

United Airlines has completed its first flight as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which is assisting in the effort to evacuate American citizens and personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan.

FAA to review Boeing employee reports of pressure over safety issues

The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a broad review of how Boeing Co. employees handle safety matters on the agency’s behalf after some company engineers said they face undue pressure, according to an agency letter and people familiar with the matter.

Uber, Lyft hit by Prop 22 punch

Ride-hailing giants Uber Inc. and Lyft Inc. were dealt a blow after a California judge ruled California’s Proposition 22, which classified drivers as independent contractors, was unconstitutional.

NBA legend Bill Russell lists $2.6 million Washington home

The former Celtics star's home is located in a quiet, lush neighborhood outside Seattle on Mercer Island, a wealthy community on Lake Washington. The 4,250-square-foot updated Mid-Century Modern home includes four bedrooms, two full baths and two half-baths, according to the listing.