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Adjusting to new technology could redefine labor roles in construction

10/25/2024 10:29pm
The construction industry faces a significant labor shortage impacting housing affordability. Experts in the industry on Friday suggested companies lean in to using technologies to boost productivity and ease worker burdens.

Investors question Elon Musk's politicking as Tesla stock takes big jump

10/25/2024 7:57pm
Tesla stock saw its biggest price jump since 2013 on Thursday with shares in the Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company moving up 22% following a better-than-expected earnings report.

Saturday air show to celebrate new $2.6M runway in west Utah County

10/25/2024 7:05pm
An air show Saturday at the West Desert Airpark in Fairfield, featuring aerobatics, skydiving, cool cars and a pumpkin drop, marks a significant upgrade to the small public runway.

Former Abercrombie CEO Jeffries pleads not guilty to sex trafficking

10/25/2024 6:07pm
Mike Jeffries, former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that he ran an international sex trafficking scheme while leading the clothing retailer.

Judge approves shipping companies' $102M settlement with DOJ over Baltimore bridge collapse

10/25/2024 5:59pm
A judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people.

E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

10/25/2024 10:57am
The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death, according to new data posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Amazon Prime offering gas discounts among its perks

10/25/2024 8:53am
Amazon Prime members can now add fuel discounts to the list of membership benefits.

30-year fixed-rate mortgage rises to 6.54%

10/25/2024 8:02am
U.S. mortgage rates increased for a fourth straight week this week, suggesting the housing market could remain on the back foot for some time even as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.