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Microsoft ends forced arbitration for sexual harassment cases

Microsoft’s announcement that it will allow employees to sue the company for sexual harassment has handed the #MeToo campaign an important victory after months of revelations about predatory behavior and assault by powerful men in media, entertainment and technology, advocates said.

Feds aim to find deposits of critical minerals in Nevada, other states

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke launched a campaign Thursday to identify domestic deposits of critical minerals in Nevada and other states in order to break dependence on foreign supplies of raw materials needed for military equipment and consumer goods like cellphones and computers.

Nevada Gaming commission hits Golden Route Operations with $75K fine

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved a stipulation for settlement agreement with the state’s largest slot route operator and fined the company $75,000 for providing slot machines to a Reno sports bar that didn’t hold a gaming license.

Las Vegas’ Allegiant ratifies first union contract with attendants

Flight attendants working for Allegiant Air ratified their first union contract with the budget carrier in a deal that includes a 33 percent pay raise over the term of the five-year deal, officials announced Thursday.