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Biggest rail union endorses Union Pacific merger

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest railroad union joined the list of companies endorsing Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Monday after securing promises to protect jobs, but other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still ...

Blues festival seeks sponsors

Staff report Valley businesses and organizations are being sought as corporate and community sponsors for the inaugural 7 17 Credit Union Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival set for Oct. 4 at the Warren Community Amphitheatre. To become a partner, businesses purchase a minimum of 25 tickets ...

The new rules of ‘no tax on tips’ and who qualifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump’s “ no tax on tips “ promise a reality. But new guidance released Friday tends to limit the number of tipped workers who will be able to claim the benefit. The agency on Friday submitted ...

You may already be a loser

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, Publishers Clearing House doled out hefty checks on the doorsteps of hopeful consumers across the U.S., including prizes that boasted lifetime payouts. But some of those winners are now facing an end to the “forever” money they were once promised. The ...

Surprising truth about dividend growth stocks

Dividend growth investing isn’t about maximizing current income, nor should it be confused with traditional growth investing. In fact, the Morningstar U.S. Dividend Growth Index currently falls on the value side of the U.S. stock market. What is a dividend growth strategy? You might hear it ...

Fans throw flag on subscription, streaming costs

WASHINGTON — For many dedicated sports fans, keeping up with their favorite teams has become a juggling act. Activate an NFL package in August, unsubscribe after the Super Bowl and before the NBA playoffs get underway, then subscribe to the NBA’s service. Grudgingly keep paying the cable ...