California health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump today under a state law gradually increasing their…
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UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut
LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level for more than three years, official figures showed Wednesday, a drop that has…
U.S. retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
NEW YORK — The largest retail trade group in the United States said today that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday…
Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden’s presidency, first increase since 1970s
WASHINGTON — There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration, according to figures released today…
Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores as chain attempts to steady operations at home
Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to…
Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the U.S. and allies, Microsoft says
WASHINGTON — Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against adversaries like the U.S., according to…
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
WASHINGTON — With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.” It’s a message…
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration announced plans today to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new…
Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
PARIS — Auto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show, targeting everyone…
Expect employers to get more picky about who you see for care
A health care spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a…