City of Seattle passes legislation that guarantees a minimum wage for delivery drivers
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.
Inflation zaps US savings rate, a warning sign for some
Consumers haven’t been this worried since the financial crisis of 2008.
Consumers haven’t been this worried since the financial crisis of 2008.
Amazon tests package deliveries directly from shopping malls
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
Key inflation measure slowed in April for the first time since 2020
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
Chili’s restaurants using robot servers to make jobs easier for workers
Working in a restaurant is 'harder than ever before,' said Wade Allen of Brinker International
Working in a restaurant is 'harder than ever before,' said Wade Allen of Brinker International
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
Atlanta records all-time low unemployment rate with nearly 3M jobs
Atlanta dropped to an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.4% in April and ended the month with over 180,000 more jobs in the area since the same time last year.
Atlanta dropped to an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.4% in April and ended the month with over 180,000 more jobs in the area since the same time last year.
Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.
Coca-Cola to phase out Honest tea products amid supply chain backlogs, dwindling sales
The global drink company will, however, continue to produce its Honest Kids line of organic juice drinks.
The global drink company will, however, continue to produce its Honest Kids line of organic juice drinks.
The best, worst states for millennial wallets in 2022: Report
WalletHub compared all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to determine where millennials have thrived and struggled.
WalletHub compared all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to determine where millennials have thrived and struggled.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
As inflation soars, one-third of Americans are experiencing financial stress: Survey
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
Stocks close just above bear market after turbulent day
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.
Summer electricity bills: Average US household expected to spend nearly 1% more this year
"The higher price is largely driven by supply and demand," Nick Loris, vice president of public policy for C3 Solutions.
"The higher price is largely driven by supply and demand," Nick Loris, vice president of public policy for C3 Solutions.
Georgia jobless rate stays at record low 3.1% in April
Georgia’s unemployment rate continued to hover at a record low of 3.1% in April as more people continued to find jobs.
Georgia’s unemployment rate continued to hover at a record low of 3.1% in April as more people continued to find jobs.
House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
BBB warns against baby formula scams amid national shortage: 'Scammers are watching'
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Inflation hits rural towns: 'Groceries, utilities, gas, we’re seeing it everywhere'
Business owners in Midland, Texas, say inflation is the toughest on them
Business owners in Midland, Texas, say inflation is the toughest on them
Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Wendy's, McDonald's lawsuit claims burger ads mislead consumers on patty sizes
Attorney James C. Kelly told FOX Business, 'There is no good reason why Wendy’s and McDonald’s should be allowed to use trickery in their advertising.'
Attorney James C. Kelly told FOX Business, 'There is no good reason why Wendy’s and McDonald’s should be allowed to use trickery in their advertising.'