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US says SkyWest employee subjected to sexual harassment
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - DALLAS (AP) - The federal government is suing SkyWest Airlines on behalf of a former employee who says co-workers sexually harassed her, including asking her for sex and...
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U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Social media companies are offering few specifics as they share their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections. Platforms like Facebook and...
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Companies plan $2.6B investment in major Alaska oil project
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Two oil and gas companies have announced plans to invest $2.6 billion into developing a major oil field on Alaska's North Slope. Australia-based...
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Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United - whose current owners are opposed by many fans - then say...
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Target, Krispy Kreme fall; Hill International, Lowe's rise
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Target Corp., down $4.85 to $175.34. The retailer's second-quarter profit fell fa...
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Newest meme stock, Bed Bath & Beyond, tumbles after big day
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Now comes the downside of the meme-stock craze for investors in Bed Bath & Beyond. The stock fell 16% in after-hours trading Wednesday following reports ...
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Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out of the U.S. and China as drivers of growth. Benchmarks ro...
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Target takes a hit after heavy discounts to clear inventory
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Target reported solid sales for the fiscal second quarter but its profit plunged nearly 90% after it was forced to slash prices to clear unwanted invento...
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.58 to $88.11 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.31 to $93.65 a barrel. Wholesale gasoli...
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Seattle CEO who cut his pay so workers earned $70K resigns
Aug 17, 2022 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - A Seattle CEO who announced in 2015 that he was giving himself a drastic pay cut to help cover the cost of big raises for his employees has announced his ...