New Jersey internet gambling sets another revenue record at $213 million

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey’s internet gambling market set another record in October, the latest proof that people are betting more of their money online rather than coming to Atlantic City to gamble it in person. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos and their online partners…

Family of worker killed in Kentucky plant blast mourns and hires attorneys to investigate

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The family of a worker killed last week in an explosion at a Louisville manufacturing plant said Monday they begged authorities to search the wreckage for his remains after they were told all employees were accounted for. Kevens Dawson Jr.’s body was found inside the Givaudan Color Sense plant after rescuers returned…

What to know about Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department

WASHINGTON — Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of the president-elect’s quest for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change, and…

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

ATHENS, Greece — Greece will make an early repayment of 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in bailout-era debt in 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a banking conference in Athens on Monday, describing the move as a signal of the country’s fiscal recovery. “This … underscores our confidence in public finances and reflects our commitment…

Boeing layoffs so far total nearly 2,200 workers in Washington state

Boeing has so far laid off 2,199 workers in Washington, among job cuts that will eventually total about 17,000 across the company SEATTLE — SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said in a notice filed with Washington’s Employment Security Department on Monday that it has so far laid off 2,199 workers in the state, among job cuts…

US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has finalized the changes, which were required by Congress under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law….

UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia

LONDON — The U.K. government hit Iran with new sanctions Monday for sending ballistic missiles and other weapons to Russia to support the war against Ukraine. The Foreign Office said it will freeze assets for Iran’s national airline and its state-owned shipping company that helped transfer weapons. It will also sanction the Russian cargo ship…

Boeing axing 2,200 workers in these Pacific Northwest states — part of plan to slash 17K jobs

Boeing will lay off more than 2,200 workers in Washington and Oregon, according to filings posted on Monday, as part of the debt-heavy planemaker’s plan to cut 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce. The aerospace giant started telling affected US workers on Wednesday that they will stay on Boeing’s payroll until Jan. 17, to…

TNT to keep NBA rights in settlement deal — but with a major twist

TNT parent Warner Bros Discovery announced Monday it would keep access to coveted National Basketball Association content for 11 more years under a settlement deal with the league — but will no longer televise games in the US. The new agreement, however, will allow WBD to license the network’s popular studio pregame and halftime show…

The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%

The Associated Press said Monday that it would begin offering buyouts and lay off selected employees, part of a plan to reduce the news outlet’s staff by about 8% and accelerate a transition to a digital-first organization. The move is part of what is expected to be a dispiriting end-of-year period in the news industry,…

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