Dockworkers slow down at West Coast ports amid ongoing labor dispute Contract negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and the industry group representing their employers have dragged on for more than a year. Monica Nickelsburg
King County Council to vote on bill requiring businesses to accept cash Many businesses have gone cashless, especially during the pandemic. But that may not be an option in unincorporated King County. Members of the King County Council are slated to vote Tuesday afternoon on a bill that requires retailers to accept cash Ruby de Luna
In a stunning move, PGA Tour agrees to merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf The merger will end all pending litigation between the parties, mending a burgeoning split in men's professional golf that remade the game in the last year. Emily Olson
Chimp Empire and the economics of chimpanzees A new Netflix docuseries provides a fascinating picture of humanity's closest living relatives. Greg Rosalsky
The SEC sues Binance, unveils 13 charges against crypto exchange in sweeping lawsuit U.S. regulators sued Binance, saying the world's largest crypto trading platform misled investors and regulators. The accusations were part of 13 charges unveiled by the SEC. David Gura
Boom-bust cycles are normal for the U.S. oil industry, but that may be changing In the Permian Basin, America's busiest oil-producing region, business is good. It's not quite booming, though — and that's on purpose. Producers are aiming for steady growth. Camila Domonoske
Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions Journalists at Gannett newsrooms in seven states are set to walk out Monday in a strike to protest working conditions. It's the largest such action in the company's history. Steve Inskeep
He took away the country's top AAA rating in 2011. He ended up fearing for his life John B. Chambers led the team at ratings agency S&p that decided to downgrade the country's AAA rating in 2011. It was a big decision, and it took a personal toll — but he has no regrets. David Gura
West Coast dock workers slow operations amid an ongoing labor dispute The Pacific Maritime Association, which represents the ports, says work stoppages are disrupting shipping in Washington state and beyond. Monica Nickelsburg
Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs last month, a stunningly strong number. Here are some of the key takeaways of the country's red hot labor market. Scott Horsley
