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A top European Union judge says the ride-sharing service Uber is a transport company and could be required to obtain licenses and permits under national law in the 28 EU member states.

Uber is launching its private ride-hailing service in the Myanmar commercial capital of Yangon on Thursday, aiming to tap into one of the world's youngest and fastest-growing online markets.

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says its first-quarter profit increased by 19.1 percent to $253 million, partly thanks to an improvement at the energy division.

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says its first-quarter profit increased by 19.1 percent to $253 million, partly thanks to an improvement at the energy division.

Boeing said it had temporarily halted test flights of its new 737 MAX aircraft due to an issue with the engine.

AAA expects to get a call from 7 million American motorists experiencing car trouble this summer.

AAA expects to get a call from 7 million American motorists experiencing car trouble this summer.

Boeing is suspending test flights of a new commercial airplane because of possible problems with a key engine part.

Boeing is suspending test flights of a new commercial airplane because of possible problems with a key engine part.

State Treasurer Terry Hayes said on Wednesday she had reached an agreement with Gov. Paul LePage to avoid delaying road construction projects and imperiling thousands of jobs.

Britain needs to strike post-Brexit trade deals with countries such as Turkey and South Africa as well as the European Union, Ford said on Wednesday.

Britain needs to strike post-Brexit trade deals with countries such as Turkey and South Africa as well as the European Union, Ford said on Wednesday.

Irate passengers swarmed ticket counters and some started a near-riot at Fort Lauderdale's airport after Spirit Airlines canceled nine flights, blaming the decision on pilots' failure to show up.

One person was arrested after a brawl erupted aboard a Southwest Airlines jet deplaning in Burbank after arriving from Dallas.

Airlines appear to be getting better at updating technology systems.

Airlines appear to be getting better at updating technology systems.

Skirmishes involving irate passengers have broken out at a Florida airport following the cancellation of multiple Spirit Airlines flights.

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Spirit Airlines descended 5% on Tuesday after roughly 10 flights out of a Florida airport were canceled the night before.