Tens of thousands of people in the United Kingdom probably thought they had been especially good this past year when they saw their bank accounts on Christmas Day, all of which had more money than the

New state and local minimum wage rates will take effect across the US starting in January. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, but states, cities, and counties can require higher pay. Two sta

Wages have been on the rise as companies struggle to hire enough workers. An analysis of some of the US' most "iconic" companies finds that inflation "wiped out" most of those gains. This limited re

Spirit Airlines flight attendants are receiving double pay on any work through January 4, their union said, as the budget carrier scrambles to keep its schedules intact after U.S. airlines were hammer

A top federal health agency is seeking to promote studies into the efficacy of a variety of harm reduction policies—including decriminalization and safe consumption sites—as part of a push to combat t

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Heading into 2022, the 10 wealthiest individuals in the world are all worth more than $100 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Some of these individuals, like Bill Gates and Jeff B

As the European Commission looks into the possibility of a digital pass as proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative tests, Canadian business groups say Canada needs to start talking about so-called

Solar energy is poised for a period of rapid growth over the next five years in Texas and around the world, according to a report by the International Energy Agency and analysis by Environment Texas.

Tesla has recalled close to half a million vehicles in the US to fix rear-view camera and trunk issues that the regulators said could increase the risk of crashes. The electric vehicle manufacturer i

The chairman of Credit Suisse, Antonio Horta-Osório, broke Covid rules for a second time and may have committed a criminal offence in order to attend the Wimbledon tennis finals in London in July, it

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(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Peter Thiel’s investment firm is tapping former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to become a global strategist. Kurz, who resigned under a cloud of controversy in October

First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic and signaling continued recovery in the labor market as high

Now, they’re coming up on a Dec. 31 deadline for cities and and towns to opt out of allowing these businesses to operate, which would also opt them out of receiving a share of the tax revenue, with li

DoorDash is reinstating its WeDash program. The program requires staff — including the CEO — to work as delivery drivers at least once a month. One employee who said they make $400K a year vented on

The US Cannabis Council (USCC) announced that over two dozen civil rights, business and cannabis industry leaders have joined the organization’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force.

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But a moratorium is not likely, said Adria Berry, the director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which oversees the industry and reported nearly $138 million in revenue from retail, state a

Plant-based offerings continue to expand across restaurant menus, as major players like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat broaden their partnerships with fast-food chains. McDonald’s recently announce

Visa, the world’s second-largest card payment company, recently issued a compliance memo to customers warning them that miscoding point-of-sale transactions through the use of so-called cashless ATMs—

Elon Musk runs two of the world's most innovative and valuable tech companies — but you may not want to be his assistant. The 50-year-old SpaceX and Tesla CEO is a business "savant," but his "gift is

Marijuana merger and acquisition activity proceeded at a torrid pace in 2021 – and could accelerate in 2022 – thanks to lower interest costs and pressure on larger companies to expand their footprints

Airlines are slashing flights for a fifth consecutive day amid rising staff sickness and bad weather. About 13,000 flights have been canceled since Friday morning, according to FlightAware data. Of

The governor of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday that he granted 30 pardons, primarily to people convicted of non-violent marijuana or other drug offenses. This raises the total number of pardons issue

50 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The overwhelming majority of venture-backed companies that went public via special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, this year are trading far belo

Medical Study shows Indiana ranks as least safe state during pandemic Veronica Pfister, R.N., administers a Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to race fan Joshua Knight, of Noblesville, Ind., at t

Last week, the California attorney general and 12 state officials filed a lawsuit against Walmart, saying it allegedly illegally disposed of electronic and hazardous waste, compromising local landfill

“There may not be much product available after the first couple of days, for several weeks.” By Max Savage Levenson, Montana Free Press On January 1, 2022, adult-use recreational marijuana will beco

FILE - Customers wait in line to checkout during a Black Friday sale at Macy's, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Indianapolis. Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled wi

New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021. REUTERS/Nir Elias/Illustration JERUSALEM, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Israel's exports are on course to hit

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(Bloomberg) -- Iron ore declined as investors weighed expectations that the steelmaking raw material will face a surplus next year. Most Read from Bloomberg Futures in Singapore slumped as much as 5

Local Boston Cannabiz 101: City gives a boost to cannabis entrepreneurs The January program is aimed at entrepreneurs interested in running a cannabis business in Boston. Boston’s aspiring cannabis e

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The $94 Trillion World Economy in One Chart View the expanded version of this infographic. Just four countries—the U.S., China, Japan, and Germany—make up over half of the world’s economic output by