National Business
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Rainier Beer shortage has Seattle taps dry and fans frothing
It hasn't always been easy for Seattle fans of Rainier Beer. There were the traumas of the 1970s, when the quin…
New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion
The language means that workers can ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure. It also covers other pregnancy-related medical condi…
Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics
April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The first Games in a century in France's capital will be judged not onl…
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground following surprisingly strong US jobs report
Stocks posted solid gains on Wall Street as a strong report on employment showed the U.S. economy continues to chug along. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.
New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
New Mexico's mandate for auto dealers to provide an increasing number of electric vehicles for sale across the state will remain in place pending a legal chall…
Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban
For three years, many Atlantic City casino workers have been trying to get their elected officials to ban smoking in the gambling halls, to no avail. Now they'…
Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflati…
Who wouldn't like prices to start falling? Careful what you wish for, economists say
Many Americans are in a sour mood about the economy for one main reason: Prices feel too high. Maybe they're not rising as fast as they had been, but average p…
Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. T…
The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply
The European Union aims to fast-track up to $1.1 billion in financial aid to Egypt, using a funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other s…
Canada's Niagara region declares a state of emergency to prepare for an influx of eclipse viewers
Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.
California's unemployment rate is the highest in the nation. Slower job growth is to blame
California's unemployment rate is now the highest in the country. The state's unemployment rate was 5.3% in February. That's higher than Nevada's 5.2% rate. Th…
Compass agrees to pay $57.5 million, make policy changes to settle real estate commission lawsuits
Real estate brokerage company Compass Inc. will pay $57.5 million as part of a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over real estate commissions. The New Yo…
Lawmakers who passed a bill to lure nuclear energy to Kentucky say coal is still king
Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations. The House …
Stellantis lays off about 400 salaried workers as automakers continue electric vehicle transition
Jeep maker Stellantis is laying off about 400 white-collar workers in the U.S. as it deals with the transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles.