$21 is becoming the new $15 in minimum wages
USAA follows BofA in hiking hourly pay to nearly three times what the federal government says workers must be paid.
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Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with Nets until he's vaccinated
The team's general manager said, "We will not permit any member of our team to participate with part-time availability,"
Dad of journalist killed during live TV report takes on Facebook
Andy Parker says the company is violating its own terms of service in hosting videos on Facebook and its sibling service Instagram that glorify violence.
Small plane crashes into California neighborhood, killing 2
A UPS truck was one of the vehicles struck in the crash, officials said. The company confirmed an employee was killed and said it would cooperate with investigators.
Advice shifts on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks
If finalized, the advice for older adults would backtrack on recommendations the panel issued in 2016, but it would be in line with more recent guidelines from other medical groups.
Why some young workers are trading the office for the farm
A July study found nearly a third of U.S. workers under 40 considered changing careers during the pandemic.
Americans are quitting jobs at record rates, while openings fall
As Delta variant surged, quits rose in public-facing jobs including restaurants, hotels, retail and education.
House approves temporary debt ceiling extension
The measure would temporarily stave off a fiscal crisis.
Alisal Fire swells to 13,400 acres in one day with 5% containment
The blaze closed portions of Highway 101, and many area residents were forced to evacuate.
LEGO says it will remove "gender bias" from toys
LEGO won't market "boy" toys or "girl" toys, the company announced on International Day of the Girl.
Elk roaming Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years is freed
"There was probably 10 pounds of debris in the tire," a wildlife official said.
Southwest pilots' union president blames airline for cancellations
Some Southwest passengers have had to pick between paying for other transportation or staying put for days.
Case of missing California teen re-opened 36 years later
There was speculation Susan Bender, of Modesto, was a victim of the serial killer duo known as "the speed freak killers." And her belongings and diary were found in someone else's home.
Retired FBI executive assistant director becomes school bus driver
"I've done some important things, but guess what? This is important, too," Michael Mason said.
FedEx, UPS, USPS release holiday "ship by" dates
The latest deadlines come as many retailers are urging early shopping this year amid global supply-chain backups
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