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How proposed Caesars, MGM deals could impact casino workers

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Two proposed multibillion-dollar gaming deals announced less than a week apart would put 17 Las Vegas Strip casino resorts under new ownership, prompting questions about whether the transactions will affect tens of thousands of employees who work for Caesars Entertainment Inc. and MGM Resorts International in Southern Nevada.

Combined, Caesars ...Read more

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UAW, GM axle supplier Dauch remain stuck in negotiations amid strike

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Negotiators for striking United Auto Workers members and automotive supplier Dauch Corp. remain at odds in contract talks, the union said Friday.

"Welcome to another day of bargaining with a company that doesn't listen for s***," said Josh Jager, bargaining chair for UAW Local 2093, in a video posted to social media.

He added: "We will ...Read more

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Paramount to face legal challenge from states on Warner deal

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The top lawyers for several states are drafting a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., laying the groundwork for an antitrust suit over the Hollywood mega-deal.

After investigating for months whether the transaction would harm competition, senior officials in about 10 states have ...Read more

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How much money did Super Bowl LX pump into the Bay Area economy?

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The Super Bowl at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium in February is estimated to have injected about $720 million into the Bay Area economy, according to new analysis released by the nonprofit that helped bring the Big Game to the region.

“Super Bowl LX was truly a transformational event for the Bay Area,” Zaileen Janmohamed, president and ...Read more

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Trump signals interest in US owning stakes in top AI labs

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President Donald Trump expressed interest in the U.S. government holding equity stakes in leading artificial intelligence developers, saying that he planned to discuss the idea of a partnership with AI companies’ executives as soon as next week.

“There are concepts where pieces could be given to the American public, where the American ...Read more

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Pressure mounts on rookie chair Warsh as jobs fuel Fed-hike bets

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The U.S. labor market is back on its feet, strong employment data showed Friday, stoking concerns of another inflation sting and bolstering arguments from some Federal Reserve officials that they may need to raise interest rates later this year.

For newly installed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, the changing outlook is an early test of his ability ...Read more

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Econometer: Is backlash enough to slow momentum on artificial intelligence?

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An artificial intelligence backlash is growing, but it is unclear if it is enough to slow momentum.

Several high-profile news events recently took aim at the technology: Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical letter warning against unfettered AI growth; protests have broken out across the U.S. against data centers (including a high-profile ...Read more

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SAG-AFTRA members approve deal with major studios

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SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved a four-year TV and film deal with major studios including Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday night, increasing minimum wages and addressing concerns about the use of AI performers.

The deal, which was expected to be approved, received the support of 91% of SAG-AFTRA members who voted...Read more

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Will high gas prices change the auto industry again?

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WASHINGTON — Gas prices have remained high due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But are they high enough to alter the business of the American auto industry?

Previous oil shocks driven by conflict in the Middle East have contributed to watershed moments in U.S. automotive history, first setting the table for fuel-efficient foreign ...Read more

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Trump family's stablecoin wealth fueled by Binance relationship

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A Trump family crypto venture is generating bumper profits from its foray into stablecoins, thanks partly to a promotional arrangement with Binance Holdings Ltd.

World Liberty Financial Inc., co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his sons, is on track to generate nearly $150 million this year from issuing USD1, a dollar-pegged token it ...Read more

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Pressure mounts on rookie chair Warsh as jobs fuel Fed-hike bets

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The U.S. labor market is back on its feet, strong employment data showed Friday, stoking concerns of another inflation sting and bolstering arguments from some Federal Reserve officials that they may need to raise interest rates later this year.

For newly installed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, the changing outlook is an early test of his ability ...Read more

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AI boom fuels California growth but leaves more workers jobless

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California, the epicenter of the artificial intelligence boom, continues to grow its economy faster than the nation, but more people are losing their jobs and the cost of living remains high.

New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an AI explosion, which is ...Read more

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Auto review: Toyota Corolla is the commuting sedan for 2026

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As automakers vehicle lineups continue to swell and diversify, a simple fact remains: Consumers will always need commuter vehicles.

The sedan market continues to diminish in 2026, but Toyota seems determined to claim the biggest piece of the pie.

This week, we present the 2026 Corolla SE, Toyota’s entry-level, stripped-down commuter fit for ...Read more

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Auto review: Affordably chic, Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Sonata

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MIAMI — Sleek, roomy and high-tech, today’s mainstream sedans are proof that affordability still exists in a U.S. market where average vehicle purchases have soared over $50K.

Take the terrific $30,945 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid and $27,890 Honda Civic Sport I just flogged around Miami and Detroit.

Who needs a luxury badge?

Midsize Sonata...Read more

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Auto review: The 2026 Audi A5 is a sensible sedan that earns admiration without a hint of tastelessness

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The 2026 Audi A5 is what happens when a nation famous for precision engineering, orderly recycling, and incredible punctuality decides to build a car for people who enjoy driving, but don’t feel the need to announce it with a wing the size of Nebraska. It’s not loud or flamboyant; it doesn't pretend to be a rolling nightclub. It doesn’t ...Read more

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IBM, AT&T accused by whistleblower of covering up foreign hacks

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International Business Machines Corp. and AT&T Inc.’s computer systems were repeatedly breached by foreign hackers, and the companies concealed those intrusions from the U.S. government in violation of the law, according to a lawsuit from a former IBM cybersecurity official.

William Barlow, IBM’s former vice president of threat intelligence...Read more

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Amazon wrestles No. 1 spot away from Walmart on Fortune 500 list

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For the first time in its three decades-plus history, Amazon is now No. 1 on the Fortune 500 list.

The Seattle-based tech giant knocked Walmart down to No. 2, ending the Arkansas-based retailer’s 13-year reign on top. The list ranks 500 of the largest American corporations by revenue each year and only four companies have ever held the top ...Read more

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What are 'pocket listings' in real estate and why are they so controversial?

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While the rise of pocket listings — when a residential property is put up for sale without being placed on the Multiple Listing Service — are tough to track, one local broker said it should concern anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in the near future.

Multiple studies estimate pocket listings make up small portions of the overall ...Read more

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Ford recall tells owners not to drive certain Bronco Sports, Mavericks

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Ford Motor Co. is advising owners of certain Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks not to drive their vehicle over the potential of a incorrectly installed part that could result in a driver losing control of steering.

The recall is on 2022-2026 Bronco Sports and Mavericks, affecting 4,653 vehicles. Dealers are being instructed to ...Read more

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US jobless claims rose in holiday week to most since February

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Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since February, potentially reflecting volatility around the Memorial Day holiday.

Initial claims increased by 13,000 to 225,000 in the week ending May 30, according to Labor Department data out Thursday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists ...Read more