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Mr. Clean retires after 68 years as company mascot
Mr. Clean appears to be calling it quits.The retirement of the bald, animated mascot used in Mr. Clean ads and on ... Read More
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California senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of LA wildfire claims
Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm.
The calls follow a ...Read more
How the tariff ruling could affect autos, other Michigan industries
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a pillar of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies could have broad impacts on Michigan's trade-reliant economy, though little will change for the state...Read more
Pittsburgh trails competitors in industrial jobs, but leaders see bright spots ahead
Pennsylvania is trailing its neighbors in recovering industrial jobs lost during the pandemic — and the Pittsburgh region is worse off than most others across the state, according to a new report from the economic ...Read more
Econometer: Does California need new cities?
There are several proposals to build cities from scratch in California to address housing undersupply and also create new urban centers without being hampered by city holdups.
Silicon Valley moguls are attempting to build...Read more
How energy costs, grocery prices and other everyday expenses have changed one year into the second Trump administration
It’s been just over a year since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. In that time, he’s moved at a breakneck pace to enact his campaign promises, rolling back environmental regulations and protections, ...Read more
Largest supplier of wine in US faces layoffs and closure of key Napa facility
California wine giant Gallo is laying off more than 90 employees and closing a major Napa Valley wine-making facility.
The Modesto company said Thursday the cuts are necessary to adapt to market dynamics and changing ...Read more
Auto review: Floggin' the Nissan Versa, last of the $20k cars
NAPLES, Florida — And then there were none.
My subcompact 2025 Nissan Versa sedan tester was the last of its breed: a new car that starts under $20,000. The $18,350 Versa ceased production for sale in the United States ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Nissan Sentra SR: Quietly capable while you dream of something else
The 2026 Nissan Sentra has been redesigned, which means that a committee spent several million dollars rearranging the same basic shapes and then issued a press release. Will anyone notice? Nissan dealers will, because ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Honda FourTrax Recon 250 offers fun and utility
Honda Powersports continues to deliver great off-road experiences for its consumers, and that keeps them coming back for more.
In Grasso’s Garage this month, it’s all about utility, and that's what the 2026 Honda ...Read more
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee vote by 96% to ratify first UAW contract
United Auto Workers members at Volkswagen AG's assembly plant in Tennessee overwhelmingly ratified a historic first labor pact that locks in higher wages, lower health insurance costs, and stronger job security language ...Read more
Walgreens laying off 469 Illinois employees, following sale to private equity firm
Walgreens is laying off 469 employees in Illinois, nearly six months after being bought by a private equity firm.
The employees work at the company’s offices in Deerfield, at downtown Chicago and in Danville, according ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: What happens to our lease when our landlord sells property?
Q: We are about halfway through our lease, and our landlord just told us he’s selling the property. In fact, he offered to sell it to us. We’re not sure if we want to buy it, but just in case, what happens to our lease...Read more
Seahawks sale could supercharge Paul Allen's causes, but it won't be simple
Seattle Seahawks fans have been understandably frustrated by the off-again, on-again nature of the sale of the team, which was finally confirmed Wednesday after months of speculation, media reports and denials.
But the ...Read more
World of Warcraft to partner with Zillow to display in-game homes
Scrolling through Zillow window shopping homes you can’t afford is a mixed bag. It’s nice to dream, but it can be a tough reminder of your pocketbook.
Or, you could just scroll Zillow on World of Warcraft.
The more ...Read more
California bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was introduced Wednesday in the Legislature.
SB 1076, by state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, D-Alhambra, ...Read more
LA fire victims say state regulators ignored complaints about State Farm
Last spring, victims of the Los Angeles wildfires complained loudly and en masse over how State Farm General was handling their insurance claims, especially for smoke damage.
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara urged them...Read more
Microsoft says it hit a key climate milestone. Does the math add up?
Microsoft announced Wednesday it has matched 100% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy, meeting a goal it set in 2020. The company’s electricity demand is projected to surge due to the expansion of data ...Read more
How Zillow changed every step of homebuying and selling in 20 years
Twenty years ago last week, a Seattle startup called Zillow launched the first public website showing on- and off-market property values.
Since then, and throughout waves of controversy and housing ups and downs, Zillow ...Read more
Gallo will shut North Bay winery and chop scores of Bay Area jobs
ST. HELENA, California — E&J Gallo Winery, the world’s largest wine producer by volume, decided to slash nearly 100 Bay Area jobs and shutter one of its production hubs, the company reported to state labor officials.
...Read more
DC Republicans struggle to cut deal for ethanol expansion, risking wrath from farmers
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Congress and Trump administration have yet to authorize year-round higher ethanol blends, the latest fumble on a farm agenda that could grow into a political liability as the ...Read more
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- Mr. Clean retires after 68 years as company mascot
- How energy costs, grocery prices and other everyday expenses have changed one year into the second Trump administration
- California senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of LA wildfire claims
- Pittsburgh trails competitors in industrial jobs, but leaders see bright spots ahead
- How the tariff ruling could affect autos, other Michigan industries
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