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Bud tenders Angela Rodriquez, left, and Chris Curtis work on customer orders at Main Street Marijuana in Hazel Dell. This year marks the 10th anniversary of legalized marijuana retail sales in Clark County.

10 years ago Clark County feared reefer madness; today legal marijuana is a main street business

Bud tenders Angela Rodriquez, left, and Chris Curtis work on customer orders at Main Street Marijuana in Hazel Dell. This year marks the 10th anniversary of legalized marijuana retail sales in Clark County.

July 6, 2024, 6:14am Business

When marijuana was legalized for retail sale in Clark County, some critics feared an exploding drug scene. But 10 years later, officials say those initial fears haven’t played out. Read story

Chris Langer, top right, co-founder of CMYK, a digital design agency, speaks with a staff member June 25 at their office in New York. Last year, Langer started hearing chatter about the four-day work week, so he decided to try it out during the summer.

Some small businesses offer staff summer hours

Chris Langer, top right, co-founder of CMYK, a digital design agency, speaks with a staff member June 25 at their office in New York. Last year, Langer started hearing chatter about the four-day work week, so he decided to try it out during the summer.

July 6, 2024, 6:06am Business

With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater. Read story

Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’

July 6, 2024, 6:04am Business

Compared with its economic peers, the United States lacks social safety net programs like sick time, vacation time and health care. For decades, American women have filled the gaps, to the detriment of themselves and their families, according to sociologist Jessica Calarco. Read story

The McPlant plant-based burger and the new plant-based McPlant Nuggets.

Do U.S. fast-food customers want plant-based meat?

The McPlant plant-based burger and the new plant-based McPlant Nuggets.

July 6, 2024, 6:03am Business

Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Two recent moves show restaurant chains are still undecided. Read story

Millennials in freelance side hustles typically offer creative services such as writing, video editing, photography and graphic design, according to Revelio.

American millennials drive surge in freelancing as a second job

Millennials in freelance side hustles typically offer creative services such as writing, video editing, photography and graphic design, according to Revelio.

July 6, 2024, 6:03am Business

Americans are freelancing now more than ever, and they’re increasingly working such jobs on the side to supplement their main income, according to a survey by Revelio Labs. Read story

Cash budgeting finds followers in age of digital dollars

July 6, 2024, 5:34am Business

Emily Franks and her husband were making enough money to get by but were still living paycheck to paycheck and struggling with debt. Read story

Meet ALICE: 29% of American households who earn above poverty level but don’t have enough to make ends meet

July 6, 2024, 5:25am Business

Persistent inflation in recent years has taken a toll on Americans in multiple ways. For instance, according to Bankrate’s money and mental health survey, 65% of people who said their mental health is affected by money cite inflation as a cause. Read story

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Homebuyer’s little helper: How generative AI is changing the mortgage process

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July 6, 2024, 5:02am Business

How would you feel to learn that every time you communicate with your lender, AI is also on the line, taking notes? Read story