A controversial plan to charge drivers for entry to the busiest area of Manhattan has come under significant criticism and drawn-out legal action. Manhattan Entry Fee Incoming Starting on June 30, drivers in Manhattan will have to pay a $15 toll to enter the city’s crowded business district, in an effort to ease the area’s […]
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Williams-Sonoma Hit with $3.2 Million Penalty for Deceptive ‘Made in USA’ Labels
One company has received a record-breaking fine over misleading labels on their products. $3.2 Million Settlement Kitchenware and furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission order. Misleading Customers The company has been charged with using misleading advertising for its products, in particular labeling certain products as […]
Tesla Layoffs Hit Nevada Hard with 693 Job Cuts
After announcing plans to reduce 10% of its workforce, Tesla has shared the next location for mass layoffs. New Layoff Details The world’s biggest EV manufacturer has finally started announcing the details of its mass staff reduction efforts this year, and a facility in Nevada is the latest location to be hit. Job Cuts in […]
Federal Student Aid COO Quits Amid College Aid Rollout Disaster
After overseeing the botched introduction of a new FAFSA, the COO for Federal Student Aid is standing down amid criticisms and controversy. COO Standing Down The chief operating officer for Federal Student Aid in the US will be leaving his position by the end of June, according to an announcement from the Department of Education […]
US Employment Shift: Eliminating Workplace Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission has moved to block noncompete contracts, and a lot of organizations are not happy with the decision. The End of Noncompete Clauses? In another bold step by the US Federal Trade Commission, Americans may see the end of noncompete clauses in the workplace, if their new rule can make its way […]
Venice Protests New Tourist Fee at Entrances
One of the most visited cities in the world is charging an entrance fee for day trips, the first ‘tourist tax’ of its kind. Venice Entry Fee On April 25, the historic Italian city of Venice became the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for day-tripping visitors. The move has sparked […]
Alphabet Inc. Makes History: Dividends and $70 Billion Buyback Unveiled
It’s looking to be a good week for Alphabet, as Google’s parent company soars in value on the stock market due to recent announcements for investors. Dividends and Buybacks Alphabet Inc., the parent company of tech behemoth Google, announced on Thursday that it will be issuing its first-ever dividend to investors, as well as authorizing […]
WWII Relics Missing from Massachusetts Attic, Returned to Japan
A cache of artifacts found in Massachusetts and looted from Okinawa, Japan, have been repatriated by the FBI. Treasure Chest in Boston 22 historic Japanese artifacts have been returned to Okinawa from the USA, after they were found in an attic in Boston, Massachusetts. Return to Okinawa The Boston Division of the FBI arranged the […]
Gen Z’s Money Troubles: Is Alcohol to Blame
Drinking habits are having an unprecedented effect on the younger generation’s financial health and vice versa, according to several new studies. Alcohol to Blame According to a new report by online lending marketplace LendingTree, Gen Z are increasingly blaming their drinking habits for their financial struggles, saying that drinking too much alcohol is stunting their […]
Best Picks: 8 Mexican Retreats for U.S. Retirees
Considering a move south of the border as a U.S. retiree? Here are 8 of the best destinations for retirement. Retirees Heading South Despite increasing news coverage of crime waves and cartel activity, U.S. retirees in their thousands are turning to Mexico as their new home. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise. A Better […]