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A shopper looks at clothes at a Kohl&rsquo;s in Ramsey, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

U.S. shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth

A shopper looks at clothes at a Kohl&rsquo;s in Ramsey, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

October 17, 2024, 7:35am Business

Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices. Read story

5 big airlines will share new long-haul flights to Reagan National Airport near Washington

October 17, 2024, 7:35am Business

The Transportation Department has tentatively awarded room for five new daily long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to five of the nation’s biggest airlines while rejecting proposals from some low-fare carriers. Read story

FILE - The Phillips 66 refinery is shown, July 16, 2014 in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Oil company Phillips 66 says it will shut down Los Angeles-area refinery

FILE - The Phillips 66 refinery is shown, July 16, 2014 in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

October 17, 2024, 7:35am Business

Oil company Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it plans to shut down a Los Angeles-area refinery by the end of 2025, citing market concerns. Read story

The Supreme Court is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Washington.

Supreme Court allows rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

The Supreme Court is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Washington.

October 17, 2024, 7:33am Business

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges play out. Read story

FILE - Mark Zuckerberg holds a pair of Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conferenceSept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with ‘strategic goals’

FILE - Mark Zuckerberg holds a pair of Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conferenceSept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

October 17, 2024, 7:33am Business

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.” Read story

Papa Murphy&rsquo;s has faltered in recent months, with closures impacting the locally beloved take-and-bake pizza company.

Papa Murphy’s loses about 100 stores; Vancouver-based pizza place sold to Canadian company in 2019

Papa Murphy&rsquo;s has faltered in recent months, with closures impacting the locally beloved take-and-bake pizza company.

October 16, 2024, 4:01pm Business

Papa Murphy’s parent company lost about 100 locations in its financial third quarter, primarily from closures of franchise stores. Read story

File - A waitress works at a restaurant in Chicago on March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?

File - A waitress works at a restaurant in Chicago on March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

October 16, 2024, 1:48pm Business

Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Read story

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Oct. 16, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Oct. 16, 2024, in New York.

October 16, 2024, 1:33pm Business

U.S. stocks rose Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. Read story