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FILE - Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, smiles after measure that would force Big Tech companies to pay media outlets for using their news content was approved by the Assembly at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2023.

California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research

FILE - Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, smiles after measure that would force Big Tech companies to pay media outlets for using their news content was approved by the Assembly at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2023.

August 22, 2024, 7:35am Business

California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday. Read story

FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a liquor store in Arlington Heights, Ill., May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels

FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a liquor store in Arlington Heights, Ill., May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

August 22, 2024, 7:34am Business

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, but the level of claims remains at healthy levels. Read story

PBS’ Judy Woodruff apologizes for an on-air remark about peace talks in Israel

August 22, 2024, 7:34am Business

Veteran PBS correspondent Judy Woodruff apologized on Wednesday for comments she had made on the air regarding former President Donald Trump and negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Read story

FILE - A for sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Wheeling, Ill., on May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

FILE - A for sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Wheeling, Ill., on May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

August 22, 2024, 7:34am Business

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July as easing mortgage rates and a pickup in properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Read story

Zebra mussels, an invasive species in Washington, were recently found in a wholesale market in the state.

Invasive mussels found in Washington wholesale store could cost state millions

Zebra mussels, an invasive species in Washington, were recently found in a wholesale market in the state.

August 22, 2024, 7:28am Business

At least 12 invasive zebra mussels were found in aquatic moss balls sold for aquariums in a Renton, Washington, aquatics nursery wholesaler on Aug. 5. Read story

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

Inland Power says sparks that caused Gray fire were not predictable, denies liability in response to lawsuit

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

August 22, 2024, 7:24am Business

Inland Power and Light denied responsibility for the Gray fire earlier this month when responding to a lawsuit brought by Medical Lake- area residents impacted by the blaze. Read story

Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

August 21, 2024, 2:05pm Business

Most Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that they would likely cut their benchmark interest rate at their next meeting in September as long as inflation continued to cool. Read story

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in New York.

August 21, 2024, 1:50pm Business

U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations. Read story