Sean Baker’s improvised road to ‘Anora’

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Baker’s interest in the lives of sex workers…

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners…

Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on

NEW YORK — A group of Democrats in Congress appealed to the largest U.S. companies Tuesday…

US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly

NEW YORK — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it…

Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused…

Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores as chain attempts to steady operations at home

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks…

Ahead of the presidential election, small biz owners are growing more uncertain about the economy

NEW YORK — Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the…

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects challenge to ballot measure that would revoke casino license

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday rejected part of a lawsuit challenging…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices…

Permits put on hold for planned pipeline to fuel a new Tennessee natural gas power plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal appeals panel has temporarily halted two permits needed to begin construction…