Terrence Wise at a Fight for 15 action. Fight for $15 and a Union Ten years ago, fast food workers took to the streets of New York to strike for a $15 minimum wage. Since then, 30 states have raised their wages above the federal rate. Workers involved in Fight for 15 for years have…
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The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky The Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments on Biden’s student-debt relief in February. Still, student-loan forgiveness will stay blocked as the legal battles play out. Borrowers remain in limbo on relief, but did receive another extension of the payment pause. There’s good news and…
Deona Perlas has attended 15 weddings, bachelorette parties, and bridal showers over the past year. Deona Perlas Deona Perlas, 27, has attended 15 wedding events over the past year. She’s learned how to afford this lifestyle on a salary of $50,000 per year. She says there are plenty of ways to save money on hotels,…
Hi, I’m Matt Turner, the editor in chief of business at Insider. Welcome back to Insider Weekly, a roundup of some of our top stories. On the agenda today: Employees are using a controversial tactic to force their bosses to give them a raise.Streetlights are turning purple — and it could be a sign of the…
Bombardier’s rendering of its Global 8000 cabin. Bombardier Private charter operator NetJets will be the fleet launch customer of Bombardier’s new flagship Global 8000. The private jet will become the new world’s fastest purpose-built business aircraft. NetJets’ Global 8000 cabin will mirror its Global 7500 predecessor with a bedroom and dining room. Canadian planemaker Bombardier…
Anthony Strain. Anthony Strain Gen Zers are taking on credit-card debt — and missing their payments — at a rising rate. We spoke with three of them about the financial challenges they’re facing. Student debt, inflation, and housing costs continue to be obstacles as a recession looms. Anthony Strain was desperate for another roommate. The…
The man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal from Walmart. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office/Samuel Corum/AFP A man was arrested after allegedly trying to shoplift from a Walmart store in Florida. Police said he attempted to steal items during a “Shop with a Cop” event. About 40 deputies were in the store at the time…
Sitges is a beach town situated on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, just a 30-minute drive from the center of Barcelona. Andrew Holt/Getty Images Michael Steven Grant and his partner bought a second home in Sitges, a town near Barcelona, Spain. The couple still lives in the US and are able to visit for extended periods because…
It’s been a great year for laptop releases, with some really unique designs coming to the market, along with significant performance bumps across the board. It’s always a difficult choice when it comes to picking a favourite, and this year that’s more true than ever. We saw boundary-pushing models with folding displays, clever convertible designs…