Former Child Stars Are Fighting For Labor Reform In Entertainment
Former Disney Channel actress Christy Carlson Romano shares why she's advocating for child labor reform in entertainment.
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Feds Warn Of Dangers Of Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy now, pay later companies are giving people extra credit, but the government warns there are some downsides — fees, charges and data harvesting.
How Is Automation Transforming The Economy?
Robots are already changing the way we commute, deliver goods, care for patients, and even what we do in the bedroom.
| Bianca Facchinei and Eli Kintisch
Amazon Customers Max Out 'Thank My Driver' Program In 1 Day
The initiative let customers send $5 to delivery workers on Amazon's dime.
| Scripps News Staff
Health Experts: RSV, COVID Surge Highlights Need For Paid Sick Leave
The U.S. doesn't guarantee paid sick leave, and health experts say that impacts a whole community's ability to stay healthy.
Average Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls A Fourth Straight Week
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.33%. A year ago the average rate was 3.1%.
| AP
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Modestly Last Week
Applications for unemployment benefits rose to 230,000 for the week ending Dec. 3, up by 4,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported.
| AP
Amazon Gives Delivery Drivers $5 If You Tell Alexa To Thank Them
Amazon is paying the drivers directly, so saying thanks is free for customers — but the promotion ends after 1 million thanks are given.
New York Times Journalists, Other Workers On 24-Hour Strike
Members of the NewsGuild of New York say they are fed up with bargaining that has dragged on since their last contract expired in March 2021.
| AP
Are Donations From Billionaire Philanthropists What They Say They Are?
While many agree those dealing in philanthropy have great intentions, skeptics argue whether charity from the wealthy is actually honest.
| Scripps News Staff
Microsoft Strikes 10-Year Deal With Nintendo On 'Call Of Duty'
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, tweeted that Microsoft “entered into a 10-year commitment" worth $69 billion to bring "Call of Duty" to Nintendo.
| AP
Traffic Deaths Are At Record Numbers. What's To Blame?
Experts blame rising traffic deaths on dangerous driving behaviors as well as inadequate infrastructure.
| Scripps News Staff
President Biden Visits Arizona Computer Chip Site, Highlights Jobs
The Democratic president has staked his legacy in large part on major investments in technology and infrastructure that were approved by Congress.
| AP
10 Cars That Last The Longest (And 6 Are Toyotas)
A recent study analyzed more than 2 million cars to find out which may last the longest. Six Toyotas, two Chevys, a GMC and one Honda made the list.
Nike Says Kyrie Irving Is No Longer One Of Its Athletes
The Brooklyn Nets guard has faced backlash for tweeting a link to an Amazon documentary containing antisemitic material.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Are Factory Jobs Making A Comeback?
The economy is changing and manufacturing jobs are on the rise.
U.S. Hiring Stays Strong, Complicating Fed's Inflation Fight
With not enough people available to fill jobs, businesses are having to offer higher pay to attract and keep workers.
| AP and Ben Schamisso
Rail Strike Averted: Biden Signs Bill Enforcing Agreement
President Biden signed the measure Friday after it was approved Thursday by the Senate and Wednesday by the House.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Congress Votes To Avert Rail Strike Amid Dire Warnings
The Senate vote was 80-15. It came one day after the House voted to impose the agreement.
| AP and James Packard
Applications For Jobless Benefits Decline Last Week
The Labor Department said Thursday that 1.61 million people were receiving jobless aid the week that ended Nov. 19, up 57,000 from the week before.
| AP
Ex-FTX CEO Says He Didn't 'Knowingly' Misuse Clients' Funds
"I didn't ever want to commit fraud," Sam Bankman-Fried said amid accusations he used investors' assets in FTX to place bets in the market.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Is Quick Quitting Gaining Momentum?
A LinkedIn study found the short tenure rate is up almost 10% in the past year.
House Votes To Avert Rail Strike, Impose Deal On Unions
The measure passed by a vote of 290-137 and now heads to the Senate. If approved there, it will be signed by President Joe Biden.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
You Can Win A McGold Card To Get Free McDonald's For Life
The McGold Card, which gives you free food for life, was once just for celebrities. Now, McDonald's is giving the cards away to a few lucky fans.
More Than 400 Groups Urge Congress To Act To Prevent Rail Strike
As rail companies and unions have yet to strike a deal, groups are urging leaders to act before a rail stoppage affects the supply chain.
Elon Musk Asks Apple For Answers Over Twitter Advertising Standoff
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said they're going to continue to monitor how Twitter moderates its content under the month-old ownership of Elon Musk.
| Maura Sirianni
President Biden Calls On Congress To Prevent Potential Rail Strike
Biden asked lawmakers to impose a tentative agreement from September that provides pay raises, protected health care benefits and better leave policy.
| Kellan Howell and AP and Scripps News Staff
Survivor Of Virginia Walmart Mass Shooting Files $50M Suit
A Walmart store supervisor fatally shot six employees and wounded several others before he died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
How Long You Should Expect A Used Car To Last
If you're planning to buy a used car, looking for certain brands and features can help ensure that your vehicle will last for years to come.
Ford Recalls Over 634K SUVs Due To Fuel Leaks And Fire Risk
Ford said it has received 20 reports of fires, including three that ignited nearby structures.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
