CEO on why giving all employees minimum salary of $70,000 "works"
In 2015, CEO Dan Price raised the salary of everyone at his Seattle-based credit card processing company Gravity Payments to at least $70,000 a year.
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Harris and Yellen push child care spending
The report comes as congressional Democrats negotiate over the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which includes $450 billion for child care and universal preschool.
The fight over COVID-19 booster shots heats up
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
Woman and fiancé had dispute weeks before her disappearance
Police in Utah responded to a dispute between Gabrielle Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie just weeks before she was reported missing.
Broadway's workers kept hope alive when their entire industry went dark
During the pandemic, they felt invisible. Now, for the workers who make Broadway special, there's finally light at the end of the tunnel.
U.S. border agents stopped migrants 209,000 times in August
The statistics show that unauthorized migration to the U.S.-Mexico border remained at an extremely high level toward the end of the summer, when migrant apprehensions have historically dropped.
Law enforcement "taking no chances" on September 18 rally at U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol Police have asked the National Guard to be on standby for Saturday's rally, and officials are installing temporary fencing around the building.
Newsom to national Democrats: "Don't be timid" on COVID-19 response
Newsom acknowledged that the recall effort was launched "in no small degree because of our approach to this pandemic."
Nicholas could still bring "life-threatening" flooding to Gulf Coast
Flash flooding, tornadoes and hail are forecasted for some areas still grappling with Hurricane Ida's aftermath.
Innovative program teaches kids life lessons using a chess board
Damen Fletcher grew up in the city of Compton. After seeing his community struggle, he decided the game of chess could help young kids master the game of life.
Malala Yousafzai says Biden has "huge responsibility" to Afghan women
Yousafzai said the president should "stand up and support the rights of women in Afghanistan."
Probe started after Elijah McClain's death finds racial bias pattern
A civil rights investigation found the police department behind Elijah McClain's death to have a pattern of racially biased policing.
Biden meets with CEOs and business leaders on COVID-19
The Biden administration is ordering companies with 100 employees or more to require COVID-19 vaccines or testing.
Top tax rate on capital gains could reach highest level since '70s
Peak federal tax rate. on investment profits could approach 32% — and top 40% in some states, analysis says.
Boston's next mayor will make history as 2 women make runoff
Whichever candidate wins, a woman and person of color will be elected to the office.
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Paraguay's president under house arrested after bank collapse
DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots
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