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$7 Million Cargo Theft Bust Reveals Fragile Corporate Supply Chains
Economy

$7 Million Cargo Theft Bust Reveals Fragile Corporate Supply Chains

Major Cargo Theft Bust Exposes Corporate Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Southern California Authorities in Southern California have arrested nine individuals...

Staff Reporter | 1 day ago
Exclusive Report: Worker Cooperative Movement Reshaping American Business
Economy

Exclusive Report: Worker Cooperative Movement Reshaping American Business

A growing movement of worker-owned cooperatives is proving that businesses can be profitable while putting workers first.

Elena Martinez | 13 days ago
Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty
Economy

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Lifts 3.7 Million Workers Out of Poverty

The new federal minimum wage increase to $17/hour has already lifted an estimated 3.7 million working Americans above the poverty...

James Rivera | 1 month ago
Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year
Economy

Paid Family Leave Program Shows Strong Results in First Year

The national paid family leave program has been used by 4.2 million workers in its first year, with employers reporting...

Elena Martinez | 1 month ago
Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans
Economy

Student Debt Relief Program Has Cancelled $150 Billion in Loans

The income-driven student debt relief program has cancelled $150 billion in federal student loans for 5.3 million borrowers who met...

Elena Martinez | 1 month ago
Billionaire Minimum Tax Would Raise $360 Billion Over Ten Years
Economy

Billionaire Minimum Tax Would Raise $360 Billion Over Ten Years

A proposed minimum tax on billionaires would ensure the wealthiest Americans pay at least a 25% effective tax rate on...

James Rivera | 1 month ago