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Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Waltz host a campaign rally at University of Las Vegas Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. (Yalonda M.

They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they’re actually ads from the Harris campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Waltz host a campaign rally at University of Las Vegas Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. (Yalonda M.

August 16, 2024, 7:36am Business

If you’re not looking too closely, some recent Kamala Harris ads may give the false impression that some leading news organizations are taking sides in the campaign for president. Read story

Clark Public Utilities employee Jacob Bishop reads a meter in this 2019 photo. The utility is in the process of implementing a new advanced metering system.

Clark Public Utilities sets sights on advanced metering for Clark County customers

Clark Public Utilities employee Jacob Bishop reads a meter in this 2019 photo. The utility is in the process of implementing a new advanced metering system.

August 16, 2024, 6:07am Business

When candidates running for Clark Public Utilities commissioner began debating policy initiatives at a recent Columbian Editorial Board meeting, they lingered on an obscure topic: advanced metering. Read story

Clark Public Utilities encourages qualifying customers to apply for energy credit

August 15, 2024, 6:57pm Business

Clark Public Utilities is encouraging customers who qualify to apply for a $200 Washington Families Clean Energy Credit. Read story

Brian Niccol

Starbucks giving new CEO healthy incentive package

Brian Niccol

August 15, 2024, 5:43pm Business

Starbucks’ incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant. Read story

Russell Wilson, Ciara’s clothing brand files lawsuit against Saks

August 15, 2024, 5:25pm Business

Russell Wilson and Ciara’s retail brand is accusing major fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue of stiffing the company for more than $200,000 worth of merchandise. Read story

The New York Stock Exchange, at right, is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

The New York Stock Exchange, at right, is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in New York.

August 15, 2024, 1:18pm Business

Wall Street is rallying closer to its records on Thursday following signals the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected, with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers. Read story

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as inflation remains a big issue in the presidential race

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas.

August 15, 2024, 1:12pm Business

Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries as she looks to address one of voters' top concerns. Read story

File - A hiring sign is displayed in Riverwoods, Ill., on April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

File - A hiring sign is displayed in Riverwoods, Ill., on April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

August 15, 2024, 8:15am Business

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates. Read story