Former Illinois state senator and gubernatorial candidate William "Sam" McCann was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison for fraudulent use of campaign funds and money laundering.
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Builders Sued Over Boise Airport Hangar Collapse That Killed Two, Allegedly Due to Reckless Shortcuts
The families of two construction workers killed in the Boise airport hangar collapse are suing several companies involved in the project, alleging reckless construction practices and the use of inappropriate materials.
Marathon Oil Hit With $241.5 Million Penalty for Oil and Gas Pollution
Marathon Oil was fined $241.5 million for air quality violations at its Fort Berthold Indian Reservation oil and gas plants.
Dollar General Agrees to $12 Million Fine, Promises Safer Work Environments
Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and implement enhanced safety measures across its nationwide retail stores following a settlement with the US Department of Labor.
Biden Administration Grants $2 Billion to Boost EV Production Across Eight States
The United States government is providing approximately $2 billion in assistance to eleven car companies, including General Motors and Stellantis, aimed at bolstering electric vehicle production and expanding assembly facilities across eight states.
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Costco will raise membership fees starting in September, the first in 7 years. A worker pushes carts outside a Costco Wholesale store May 31, 2006 in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Intuit announced it will lay off 1,800 employees as part of an AI-focused reorganization, with plans to rehire at least that many in fiscal 2025.
A newly disclosed state report reveals that raw milk from Raw Farm in Fresno, California, has been linked to the largest salmonella outbreak in a decade, sickening at least 165 people.
Delta Air Lines and startup Riyadh Air have entered into a partnership to connect the US and Saudi Arabia with regularly operated flights.
DoorDash will now prompt delivery drivers to submit real-time selfies for identity verification during deliveries, removing those who fail to confirm their identities.
Disney faces a potential large-scale strike as 14,000 theme park and hotel workers in California will vote on a walkout amid allegations of unfair labor practices and ongoing contract negotiations.
American Rounds deployed automated ammo kiosks at certain US grocery stores to increase bullet availability for gun owners.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled 2,010 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken imported from Canada by Al-Safa US due to potential contamination with listeria, discovered during routine testing.
Arizona voters will decide on a new ballot measure, the “One Fair Wage Act,” which proposes raising the state minimum wage to $18 an hour.
