US hiring slows to just 235,000 jobs after 2 strong months
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the…
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Tyson, Perdue to pay $35M to settle with chicken farmers
OMAHA, Neb. — Two of the industry’s biggest poultry companies have agreed to pay nearly $35 million to settle a lawsuit that accused them and…
Cryptocurrency promoter pleads guilty in $2 billion fraud
SAN DIEGO — A Los Angeles man pleaded guilty Wednesday to participating in what prosecutors called a “textbook Ponzi scheme” that defrauded cryptocurrency investors worldwide…
Reports: Hedge fund execs to pay billions in tax settlement
NEW YORK — Executives at a New York hedge fund have agreed to pay as much as $7 billion to settle a long-running dispute with…
City to take over interim management of Dubuque ice center
With a second offer falling through, the City of Dubuque will now take over interim management of the city’s ice center. Starting on Sunday, Sept….
GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
DETROIT — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories, including those that build popular pickup trucks. General…
Millions to lose jobless aid as claims fall to pandemic low
WASHINGTON — Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as…
GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
DETROIT (AP) — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks….
US trade deficit narrows slightly to $70.1 billion in July
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to $70.1 billion in July as economic recovery overseas helped boost American exports while imports declined. The Commerce Department…
Companies loosen job requirements but challenges remain
NEW YORK — Landing a waitressing job or bartending gig at the Lost Dog Cafe in Northern Virginia had never been easy. “Help Wanted” signs…