What to know about the Teamsters strike against Amazon
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters expressed support for the Amazon workers' strike that began Thursday after the company failed to meet a deadline for labor negotiations with protesters. On Saturday, the strike spread to several other shipping and distribution centers. “These greedy executives had every opportunity to show decency and respect for those who make […]
Egg prices jump with bird flu spreading before holidays
Egg prices have soared in recent weeks as avian influenza spreads in the United States, throwing another curveball at consumers looking to stock up for the upcoming holidays. Last month, 12 large Grade A eggs cost nearly $3.65. According to That's up from $3.37 in October, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Senate sends stopgap spending deal to avert shutdown to Biden's desk
The Senate passed a stopgap funding measure early Saturday morning, averting a government shutdown that would lead to the furloughs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, ending a tumultuous week in Congress. Senators passed a continuing resolution that would extend funding at current levels through March 14, provide more than $100 billion in disaster […]
AAA predicting record holiday travel
There's no place like home for the holidays, and record numbers of people are expected to travel this year. Automobile club AAA expects 119.3 million people to travel more than 50 miles between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, about 3 million more than last year. If their predictions come true, the number of holiday travelers […]
Democrat accuses Musk of tanking spending bill over China restrictions
The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee says Elon Musk is whitewashing the bipartisan spending bill because it contains provisions that could limit his businesses' ability to operate in China. accused of being in friday's letter Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) told Congressional leaders that Musk is calling for a government shutdown “to protect his […]
54 percent of employees have dipped into retirement savings for emergencies
As the new year approaches, money worries remain top of mind for many Americans. actual, Research by Ally Financial Recently, we found that 45 percent of Americans are worried about their personal finances. This is due to a number of factors, many of which are economic related, such as changes in interest rates, cost of […]
Amazon settles worker safety investigation
Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over working conditions at the e-commerce giant's facilities, the Department of Labor announced Thursday. The settlement agreement resolves a lawsuit brought by worker safety watchdogs against Amazon over ergonomic hazards that could lead to lower back injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions. It […]
Johnson to try vote on modified Plan B: ‘We will not have a government shutdown’
The House of Representatives will try again Friday to pass legislation to avert a government shutdown, and will vote on a spending overhaul that excludes the debt ceiling increase that President-elect Trump had originally called for, three people said. sources told The Hill. The package would fund the government at current levels through March 14, […]
Watchdog accuses Zelle, banking giants of failing to protect users against fraud
The government's consumer watchdog has alleged that Zelle and three major banks failed to protect users from fraud on peer-to-peer payment networks. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday that Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo were slow to crack down on fraudsters, failed to properly investigate fraud complaints and failed to […]
Democrats say lines of communication open with GOP on funding, but no bill presented
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (R-Louisiana) has reopened lines of communication between his office and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to avert a government shutdown this weekend. The members said that they had informed the party that this had been done. Democrats said Jeffries disclosed the development during a caucus meeting Friday morning. Rep. Gerry […]