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Travelers use kiosks to check in for flights in the Delta Airlines ticketing area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C.

US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs

Travelers use kiosks to check in for flights in the Delta Airlines ticketing area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C.

September 6, 2024, 8:24am Business

The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Read story

President Joe Biden, third from right, greets workers from Dairyland Power Cooperative and Vernon Electric Cooperative during a visit to Vernon Electric in Westby, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Biden is in Wisconsin to promote his Investing in America agenda.

Biden to sign order to prioritize federal grants for projects with higher worker wages and benefits

President Joe Biden, third from right, greets workers from Dairyland Power Cooperative and Vernon Electric Cooperative during a visit to Vernon Electric in Westby, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Biden is in Wisconsin to promote his Investing in America agenda.

September 6, 2024, 8:22am Business

President Joe Biden on Friday plans to sign an executive order for federal grants that would prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs. Read story

People wait in line to attend a job fair, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.

Sluggish US jobs report clears the way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates

People wait in line to attend a job fair, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.

September 6, 2024, 8:22am Business

Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy. Read story

Nevada high court ends casino mogul Steve Wynn’s defamation suit against The Associated Press

September 6, 2024, 8:20am Business

 The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ended a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press in 2018, rejecting his bid for a jury to hear his claim that he was defamed by an AP story about two women who alleged Wynn committed sexual misconduct. Read story

FILE - New Mexico Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez speaks during a rally to protect kids online on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

New Mexico attorney general sues company behind Snapchat alleging child sexual extortion on the site

FILE - New Mexico Attorney General Ra&uacute;l Torrez speaks during a rally to protect kids online on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

September 6, 2024, 8:04am Business

New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat, alleging that site’s design and policies foster the sharing of child sexual abuse material and facilitate child sexual exploitation. Read story

Construction workers make way for new businesses near New Seasons Market in Fisher&rsquo;s Landing. The construction industry in Clark County has lost nearly 1,000 jobs since last summer.

More people working in Clark County than year ago but jobless rate still up

Construction workers make way for new businesses near New Seasons Market in Fisher&rsquo;s Landing. The construction industry in Clark County has lost nearly 1,000 jobs since last summer.

September 6, 2024, 6:05am Business

More people are working in Clark County than a year ago, according to data from the Washington Employment Security Department. Read story

A sign for a Red Lobster restaurant is shown in San Bruno, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Red Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves seafood chain’s sale

A sign for a Red Lobster restaurant is shown in San Bruno, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

September 5, 2024, 1:16pm Business

After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes, Red Lobster is poised to soon exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read story

FILE - Signs at the intersection of Broad and Wall Streets stand near flags flying from the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as S&P 500 stays on track for worst week since April

FILE - Signs at the intersection of Broad and Wall Streets stand near flags flying from the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.

September 5, 2024, 1:05pm Business

Most U.S. stocks fell Thursday following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April. Read story