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A Nevada man believed to be the last living suspect investigated in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested Friday, authorities said.

The big picture: The arrest by Las Vegas police, which AP first reported, comes after nearly three decades of public speculation about the infamous drive-by shooting of the hip-hop icon.

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Zoom out: Business leaders talked a lot about the importance of mental health during the pandemic, but now that deal flow has returned, events are back in person and remote work policies are being curbed — it's less clear where wellness falls on the priority list.

Ford CEO Jim Farley said Friday the automaker is "very close" to a record labor agreement with the UAW, but he believes the union is delaying the deal over reservations about electric vehicle battery plants.

Why it matters: The shift to electric vehicles, and the impact that could have on unionized auto workers, has long been a simmering issue in labor talks with U.S. automakers.

If you squint, even just a little bit, the end of the great post-pandemic inflation looks to be in sight.

Driving the news: The details of the August Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, the inflation measure favored by the Federal Reserve, were released Friday and showed the most favorable inflation dynamics in nearly three years.

Experts are rolling out their picks for 2024 colors of the year, from breezy blues to moody greens.

Why it matters: Paint is one of the most accessible ways to transform your home.

The United Auto Workers union is widening its historic strike against Ford and General Motors, UAW president Shawn Fain announced Friday.

Driving the news: The decision comes after ongoing contract negotiations didn't result in meaningful progress with the two automakers this week, Fain said.

If House Republicans shut down the federal government this weekend, they'll also be shutting down America's IPO market.

Why it matters: This would include a pause by German sandal maker Birkenstock, whose IPO roadshow is otherwise scheduled to begin next week, per multiple sources.

One hundred and 50 years ago this fall, a once-penniless German immigrant named Adolph Coors brewed his first beer in Golden with Rocky Mountain spring water.

Why it matters: The birth of Coors in 1873 launched a global beer empire, transformed the brewing industry and created a Colorado mystique that defines the state to this day.

Crude oil and super-safe, short-term cashlike investments were your best bets in the third quarter — while long-term bonds got beaten up pretty good.

The big picture: The story behind the numbers is the as-yet-unfinished battle between the Federal Reserve and inflation.

After clawing to within 5% of a new record high, much of the S&P 500's 2023 gains have melted away over the last few months.

Why it matters: Touching a new high is the traditional confirmation that stocks are officially in a new bull market.

Even a relatively brief government shutdown could exacerbate an ongoing air traffic controller shortage, with potentially serious operational and safety implications.

Why it matters: Air travel is skyrocketing post-pandemic — the Federal Aviation Administration predicts more than 54,200 flights next Thursday, Oct. 5, ahead of the holiday weekend, which would make it the busiest travel day of the year so far.