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Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions.
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Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking ban

Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking ban

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions.
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US commits to $7.54 billion loan for Stellantis venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants

US commits to $7.54 billion loan for Stellantis venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants

DETROIT (AP) — A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. government for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens December near its record heights

Stock market today: Wall Street opens December near its record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are kicking off December by drifting around their record heights. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Monday after closing its best month of the year at an all-time high.
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Stock market today: World shares are mixed as Chinese stocks get a boost from strong factory orders

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Monday, with China leading gains as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next month.
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AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversin
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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversin
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales .
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Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

MONTREAL — Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting down production at its Illinois plant after getting a two-week reprieve from its lenders. The St-Jérôme, Que.
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
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