The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday overhauled rules that strengthen regulatory oversight of rural county fair horse-racing meets that in 2024 were wracked with doping scandals.

The revised regulations also turn some decisions over to the Nevada Gaming Control Board chair and coordinates policies with those of the Association of Racing ...Read more

Cargill has locked out more than 1,700 union workers from a key meatpacking plant in Colorado after pay negotiations between the massive food company and Teamsters members reached an impasse.

The employees, who are not getting paid, say Minnetonka-based Cargill is refusing to provide adequate raises after months of bargaining. Cargill said it ...Read more

The blame game over surging gas prices is heating up as Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested Chevron could be gouging its customers.

California's governor, who is not shy about promoting his positions with provocative posts, warned Memorial Day travelers on X against pumping gas at Chevron.

"Californians, if you're hitting the road this holiday weekend...Read more

SeaWorld is giving the people what they want: sharks and beer.

Starting this summer, SeaWorld is reopening the immersive Shark Encounter exhibit and offering $1 beer, seltzer and IPAs, among other new promotions, aiming to grow attendance.

Few San Diegans can remember the heyday when, under the leadership of Anheuser-Busch Co., guests — 21 ...Read more

It took several full-page ads, an 11th-hour bid and ostensibly a premium price, but Tribune Publishing has swooped in and struck a deal to buy the employee-owned Daily Herald suburban newspaper.

The board of Paddock Publications, which operates the Daily Herald, sent an email to employees Thursday afternoon announcing that an asset purchase ...Read more

Summer is shaping up to be bleak for the U.S. consumer.

Americans have been struggling for months with high gas prices and persistent inflation and consumer sentiment has hit a record low. The boost some got from tax refunds is fading. Now retailers including Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. are warning that fuel costs driven by the Iran war may ...Read more

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a rough start to 2026 for Honda Motor Co. with its first financial loss in 70 years, an electric vehicle strategy in shambles, and its Formula One team mired at the back of the grid with engine issues.

The Indianapolis 500 is a great place to reset.

The brand is retooling its flexible Ohio factory to produce gas-...Read more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Stellantis NV's five-year, nearly $70 billion business turnaround plans, which include new products for all four of its North American brands, could be a boon to its under-utilized U.S. plants, according to experts.

Antonio Filosa, CEO of the maker of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram, detailed the plans to investors on ...Read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced recently the state has launched a $1 billion rebate program to boost the sales of electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks.

The rebates range from $7,500 to $120,000 and can also be applied to electric drayage trucks, electric semis, box trucks, delivery vans and other fleet vehicles. Newsom said the move was ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The United Auto Workers union on Thursday laid out its "demands" to the Trump administration ahead of trade negotiations between the United States and Mexico on May 25.

The talks will be part of a previously scheduled formal review of the United States-Canada-Mexico agreement, commonly known as USMCA. President Donald Trump ...Read more

California is counting on the growth of offshore wind generation to help the state meet its ambitious goal to derive 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045 or earlier.

But late last month, state energy officials and offshore-wind advocates were blindsided after learning one developer abruptly withdrew plans to build a big wind...Read more

There was a time when a man’s vehicle said something about him. A pickup truck meant you could haul lumber, tow a horse trailer, or help a friend move a couch without first checking whether the couch had Bluetooth compatibility. A sedan meant you had surrendered to adulthood, but could complain about fuel economy as though discussing the fall ...Read more

As Lexus continues to delve into its expansive consumer base’s wants and needs, the Lexus TX earned its nameplate with its expansive space and comfort.

The lower-priced three-row SUV doesn’t bring as great off-road capabilities to the table as the LX does, but it still can move people in comfort and style — just the ticket. The Lexus TX ...Read more

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan — I slipped into the comfortable leather seats of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee and pressed the elegant, bejeweled starter button on the console. Just like a Jeep Wagoneer S. I gripped the rectangular steering wheel to better view the big digital instrument display. Just like a Wagoneer S. Merging onto I-75, I nailed the ...Read more

Airbnb unveiled a new set of services for guests on Wednesday, adding car rentals, airport pickup and grocery delivery to its online marketplace that connects travelers with local hosts.

Customers can now get groceries delivered to their Airbnb through a partnership with Instacart and have a driver meet them at the airport with Airbnb's Welcome...Read more

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. should be required to divest its Ticketmaster unit to fix its illegal monopolization of the live music industry, state attorneys general told a court Thursday.

The request for a court-ordered breakup puts U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan center stage in deciding the fate of the U.S.’s largest ...Read more

The giant roadside thermometer between Las Vegas and Los Angeles — a towering sight for legions of highway drivers — is for sale.

A spread of real estate in Baker, California, along Interstate 15 roughly 90 miles southwest of the Las Vegas Strip, recently went on the market for $1.85 million, listing sites show.

The 4.3-acre tract includes...Read more

SAN JOSE — Waymo is rolling its driverless car service deeper into the South Bay.

On Wednesday, the Mountain View-based company, which was already serving central San Jose, started picking up riders in the San Jose neighborhoods of Willow Glen and Vista Park, as well as the West Valley cities of Campbell and Cupertino.

The expansion adds ...Read more

Intuit Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in more than two decades after announcing plans to cut about 17% of its staff and reporting slower TurboTax sales than anticipated.

The job reductions, which will affect about 3,000 workers, will trim costs while the financial software company invests in artificial intelligence products. They’re ...Read more

Buying a condo in some parts of the U.S. has become harder due to recent changes in Fannie Mae’s condo policies, according to local real estate experts.

The government-sponsored mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans, and that could make some purchases harder to close in the months ahead, Las Vegas-...Read more