The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from California’s new minimum wage law for its workers. Their raw figures certainly seems to bear that out. A full-page ad recently placed in USA Today by the California Business and Industrial Alliance asserted that nearly 10,000 fast-food jobs had […]
Surrounded by fast-food workers in September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill raising the minimum wage in the industry to $20 an hour from $16. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from California’s new minimum wage law for its workers. Their […]
Jun. 12—Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Administrator Bruce Summers, who oversees the agency’s Agricultural Marketing Service, calling on the USDA to deliver critical federal support to West Coast fishermen […]
WARSAW, Poland — Lockheed Martin is offering Poland’s defense industry an opportunity to participate in the production of guided multiple-launch rocket systems, which neighboring Ukraine has used against Russian invaders. The offer from the American defense firm comes as Poland considers buying up to 486 launchers and launcher-loader module kits with related gear for its […]
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana law that requires pornographic websites to verify users’ ages — one of numerous such statutes in effect across the country — is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request by the same group, the Free Speech Coalition, to […]
(Bloomberg) — A legal battle in Louisiana is hobbling construction of three pipeline projects worth more than $2 billion. Yet the litigation isn’t from environmentalists: It’s spearheaded by one of the biggest natural gas pipeline operators in the US. Most Read from Bloomberg Energy Transfer LP wants to block three of its rivals from building […]
By reducing costs or developing new market segments, Portugal could become a key player in the luxury footwear sector according to EY Parthenon. Portugal’s footwear, components and leather goods sector currently employs around 40,000 people and exports 90% of its goods to 173 countries. Miguel Cardoso Pinto, partner at EY Parthenon, said that increased competition […]
By Alexandra Alper and Jody Godoy WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business interests are hoping the Supreme Court in the coming weeks will overturn a legal doctrine established four decades ago that has bolstered the federal government’s position in thousands of legal battles concerning regulatory actions. The doctrine, known as Chevron deference, calls for judges to […]
Reclassifying Cannabis: A Potential Game-Changer For Real Estate And Lending In The Industry Reclassifying cannabis as a lower-risk substance could bring significant changes to the real estate sector associated with cannabis. If the change leads to relaxed lending regulations, more funds could be directed toward facilities. Cannabis operators are also expected to experience reduced tax […]
(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc.’s developers conference on Monday will show whether the iPhone maker can become a major player in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, marking a critical moment for a company forced to adapt to a new era. Most Read from Bloomberg Though Apple was an early pioneer in AI, which it has […]
At the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show, Felo showcased its new electric motorcycle, which boasts unmatched speed and charging range. According to a recent article published in Interesting Engineering, the Felo Tooz has a top speed of 125 mph and a range of 450 miles per charge. These specifications make the Tooz the world’s largest […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis — who’s come out swinging against a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana — on Friday delivered a victory to potential pot competitors by vetoing a measure that would have severely restricted the sales and production of euphoria-inducing hemp-based products. â–¶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Lawmakers passed the bill […]