Economy

California Fast Food Workers Clamor for Passage of Bill Prompting Standardized Wages | How Much Does a Fast Food Worker Earn in California?

California fast food workers are fighting for the passage of a bill that would champion employees' power to negotiate wages.
Cargo Ship Heading to Rhode Island Sinks; Over $155 Million Worth of Luxury Cars Like Porsche, Lamborghini Gone

Cargo Ship Heading to Rhode Island Sinks; Over $155 Million Worth of Luxury Cars Like Porsche, Lamborghini Gone

A large cargo vessel carrying thousands of luxury cars, such as Porsche and Lamborghini, from Germany to Rhode Island in the U.S. sank in the mid-Atlantic.
Baby Formula Recall: 2nd Child Dies Over Bacterial Infection

Baby Formula Recall: 2nd Child Dies Over Bacterial Infection

In the light of the baby formula recall, a second baby died due to a bacterial infection following the exposure to contaminated infant milk.
Protective Asset Protection Focuses on New Brand Identity, Showcases Commitment as Protectors

Protective Asset Protection Focuses on New Brand Identity, Showcases Commitment as Protectors

A growth-aligned brand strategy reinforces the company’s aspiration to help dealers offer the most reliable Protective products.
Ukraine Vice PM Asks Elon Musk for Starlink Help Amid Russia Crisis, SpaceX Boss Gives Perfect Response!

Ukraine Vice PM Asks Elon Musk for Starlink Help Amid Russia Crisis, SpaceX Boss Gives Perfect Response!

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said the Starlink satellite broadband service is now available in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country.
U.S. Embassy in Russia Warns Americans to Leave 'Immediately' as More Flights Are Being Canceled Amid Ukraine War

U.S. Embassy in Russia Warns Americans to Leave 'Immediately' as More Flights Are Being Canceled Amid Ukraine War

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is advising American citizens to consider leaving Russia immediately as more commercial flights from the country are being canceled.
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Latin America Poised To Lead The Lending Space

Credit is notoriously difficult to come by in Latin America. The Credit Card rates in Brazil peaked at 450 percent a few years ago, and now they've dropped to 250%, which is still amazingly high.
February 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

February 2022 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report, ADP National Franchise Report to Be Released Next Week

The ADP Research Institute will release the February findings of the ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report and ADP National Franchise Report on March 2.
Latino Civil Rights Group Collaborates With DoorDash to Provide Training, Grants to Latino Workforce

Latino Civil Rights Group Collaborates With DoorDash to Provide Training, Grants to Latino Workforce

DoorDash, the largest food delivery company in the U.S., announced a partnership with Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, UnidosUS.
Brazil: Mining Firms Eyeing to Expand to Protected Indigenous Lands in Amazon Rainforest

Brazil: Mining Firms Eyeing to Expand to Protected Indigenous Lands in Amazon Rainforest

Major mining firms are eyeing to expand to protected indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, a report said.
Western Specialty Contractors Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson Named 2022 Metro New York ICRI Chapter President

Western Specialty Contractors Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson Named 2022 Metro New York ICRI Chapter President

Western Specialty Contractors' New York Metro Branch Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson was named 2022 President of the Metro New York Chapter of ICRI.
National Margarita Day Coincides With 2/22/22: Here's Where You Can Get the Best Sip and Deals

National Margarita Day Coincides With 2/22/22: Here's Where You Can Get the Best Sip and Deals

The 2/22/22 is a rare palindrome date, which also happens to fall on National Margarita Day, celebrated by people across the country.
Scott Clark

KAI Design Hires Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer in St. Louis Office

KAI Design is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer at its St. Louis office.
Donald Trump Social Media App ‘Truth’ Set To Launch Monday In Apple App Store

Donald Trump Social Media App ‘Truth’ Set to Launch Monday in Apple App Store

Potentially marking the return of Donald Trump to social media, the former president’s new social media venture, Truth Social, is set to launch in Apple's App Store on the U.S. Presidents Day holiday Monday, Reuters reported.
Mexico: US Lifts Ban on Avocado Imports, Expert Predicts Short-Lived Shortage

Mexico: U.S. Lifts Ban on Avocado Imports, Expert Predicts Short-Lived Shortage

Experts believe that there will be a brief shortage of avocados from Mexico. Several experts foresee a short-lived shortage of avocados from Mexico in the U.
Western Specialty Contractors, Sika to Co-Host Free Webinar on 'The What, Why, How and When of Liquid Applied Roofing'

Western Specialty Contractors, Sika to Co-Host Free Webinar on 'The What, Why, How and When of Liquid Applied Roofing'

There's still time to sign up for the February 23 online event of Western Specialty Contractors and Sika.
Judge Rules Donald Trump and Children Ivanka Trump, Donald Jr. to Testify About Trump Organization’s Practices

Judge Rules Donald Trump and Children Ivanka Trump, Donald Jr. to Testify About Trump Organization's Practices

A New York judge has ruled against former President Donald Trump and his children Ivanka Trump and Donald Jr., ordering them to answer questions under oath about the business practices of the Trump Organization.
Kaitlyn West- Blank Rome LLP

Blank Rome Welcomes New Real Estate Associate in New York

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn M. West has joined the firm's New York office in the nationally recognized Real Estate group, which has continued its strategic expansion.
350.org on Political Boycott of Federal Reserve Nominations

350.org on Political Boycott of Federal Reserve Nominations

Senate Republicans serving on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee have boycotted the vote to advance Federal Reserve board nominees to a full Senate confirmation.
Elon Musk Donates Over 5 Million Tesla Shares to Charity: It’s Worth $5.7 Billion!

Elon Musk Donates Over 5 Million Tesla Shares to Charity: It Is Worth $5.7 Billion!

Elon Musk has donated Tesla shares amounting to around $5.7 billion to a charity, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.