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Auto workers union drive heads south
May 7, 2024
The United Auto Workers are getting pushback from Southern Republicans, but gains in Detroit are driving interest in Alabama and elsewhere.
Transit worker's come a long way thanks to career change
May 7, 2024
Once an actuarial analyst, Liz Young of Denver has achieved work-life balance and financial stability in his new role.
When the government can no longer pay full Social Security benefits
May 7, 2024
Monday's report on the system's "go-broke" date raises questions about how Social Security is funded.
Investors now get to see behind the scenes of newly public Reddit
May 7, 2024
Selling data to help train AI models is a big part of Reddit's plan to make money now that it's a public company.
For retirees, homeownership may not be the asset it used to be
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
May 7, 2024
Paula Span of The New York Times says that these days, aging in place might feel more like being stuck in place .
Why the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has been getting busier
by
Justin Ho
May 7, 2024
CFIUS has a say in foreign transactions when national security is a concern, including venture capital and real estate deals.
Joint fundraising: A campaign strategy to increase contributions
by
David Brancaccio
and Kimberly Adams
May 7, 2024
In the lead-up to the 2024 general election, joint fundraising committees have collected $1 billion in contributions so far.
For public good, not for profit.
Paid sick leave expands after many pandemic protections vanish
by
Zach Dyer
May 7, 2024
The U.S. is among few countries that do not guarantee paid sick leave. But more states are onboard, and it may be on the ballot in others.
Replacing lead water pipes is expensive. Not finishing the job may cost more.
May 7, 2024
The Biden administration has just released another $3 billion in subsidies. About 9 million lead pipes nationwide need replacing.
Will Reddit's IPO bet pay off?
May 7, 2024
We’ll get quarterly results from Reddit after the bell today, the first chance to see the company's earnings since its stock market debut back in March.