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White House's economic adviser says US inflation at turning point, focus should shift to jobs

09/16/2024 9:37pm
Top White House economic adviser Lael Brainard declared that the U.S. economy had turned the corner in bringing down inflation and it was now time to focus on safeguarding jobs and growth.

Former US ambassador, senator Jeff Flake named chairman of World Trade Center Utah's board

09/16/2024 6:03pm
Former U.S. Ambassador and U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake on Monday was named as the new chairman of World Trade Center Utah's board of directors.

Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says

09/16/2024 5:34pm
The federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.

US regulatory power faces fresh test over vaping as new Supreme Court term nears

09/16/2024 1:53pm
A case involving the vape industry gives the U.S. Supreme Court a chance to further erode the authority of federal regulatory agencies following other major rulings as the justices gird for a new term featuring important business-related questions.

Polls show broad support for unions — and broad disinterest in joining them

09/16/2024 12:03pm
Unions still enjoy broad support in the U.S., but there are some partisan differences.

TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform

09/16/2024 9:37am
The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine the future of TikTok in the country.

Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees, launches early holiday promotions

09/16/2024 9:23am
Target said on Monday it would employ about 100,000 seasonal workers this holiday season, in line with the last three years, even as inflation-wary shoppers are expected to stay frugal during the key shopping period.

'All good here' among final texts sent from the doomed Titan submersible, hearing reveals

09/16/2024 9:17am
A Coast Guard investigatory hearing is looking into the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the Titanic. The Titan imploded in the North Atlantic in June 2023, killing all five people on board.

How the Utah Inland Port is funded, and why it's controversial

09/16/2024 6:15am
Utah Inland Port Authority officials addressed criticism and misunderstandings about their funding mechanisms at a recent board meeting.