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Trial of former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried set to begin

Bankman-Fried, who once promoted himself as the ethical face of cryptocurrencies, faces multiple fraud and money laundering charges.
Image: Sam Bankman-Fried in front of a red background surrounded by orange circle cutouts
Image: Sam Bankman-Fried in front of a red background surrounded by orange circle cutouts
3d ago

The 'terrifying' trade-offs millions of Americans face as student loan repayments resume

“It’s really, really scary. We are going to be living on the brink,” one borrower said.
Collage of graduation photos and an old car
Collage of graduation photos and an old car

House passes 45-day funding bill, likely avoiding a government shutdown

The bill would keep the government open for another 45 days if signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Kevin McCarthy at podium.
Kevin McCarthy at podium.
4d ago

Labor movements are gaining momentum in the U.S. What happens when the dust settles?

Strikes and contract negotiations have been in the news more lately. From the UAW to UPS, railroad workers and more. Experts weigh in on what comes next.
UAW members walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2023.
UAW members walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2023.

A short government shutdown wouldn’t crash the economy, but a long one holds risks

While economists don’t expect big near-term shocks if federal agencies go dark, the risks grow the longer a stalemate lasts.
The Capitol in Washington on Jan. 5, 2023.
The Capitol in Washington on Jan. 5, 2023.

UAW reveals newest strike locations at GM and Ford amid ongoing fight with Detroit's Big Three

That means 25,000 workers will have left the assembly lines at GM, Ford and Stellantis plants since the strike began two weeks ago.
UAW union members picket on the street in front of a Stellantis distribution center on Sept. 25, 2023, in Carrollton, Texas.
UAW union members picket on the street in front of a Stellantis distribution center on Sept. 25, 2023, in Carrollton, Texas.
5d ago

A government shutdown could really stress out the air travel system — and its passengers

Long lines at the airport, flight delays and other problems might pile up if the government shuts down.
Passengers wait in line at a security checkpoint at Miami International Airport in Miami amid the government shutdown, on Jan. 18, 2019.
Passengers wait in line at a security checkpoint at Miami International Airport in Miami amid the government shutdown, on Jan. 18, 2019.

Uber, DoorDash and GrubHub lose attempt to block NYC delivery worker wage mandate

Currently, some app-based delivery workers across the city rely primarily on tips to make their living, earning an average of $7.09 per hour.
A DoorDash delivery worker in New York on March 16, 2020.
A DoorDash delivery worker in New York on March 16, 2020.

CVS responds quickly after pharmacists frustrated with their workload don't show up

It's one of the latest examples of U.S. workers’ being fed up enough to take action — but the pharmacists weren’t demanding raises, only more workers to help them.
People walk past CVS in New York
People walk past CVS in New York

Delta CEO says carrier went ‘too far’ in SkyMiles changes, promises modifications after frequent flyer backlash

Delta and rivals including American and United have been racing to build bigger airport lounges to cater to swelling numbers of big spenders.
Delta’s new SkyClub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Delta’s new SkyClub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Why the end of federal child care funding matters — even if you don't have young kids

Experts warn of families falling off a "child care cliff" as day care centers might be forced to close, waitlists might grow and parents might consider leaving the workforce altogether.
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