US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest…

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to…

New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy

ALBANY, N.Y. — Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid…

Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social…

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try…

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year…

US unemployment applications hold steady; continuing claims hit 3-year high

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing…

Richard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose…

Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as…

After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins

RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…