Bernie Sanders got a CBO letter comparing the Raise the Wage Act to prior reconciliation legislation. Sanders wants the bill, which would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025, to pass via reconciliation. The budget scorekeeper found it would impact more budget functions, meaning reconciliation could work. Visit the […]
After showing only modest moves early in the session, stocks continue to turn in a lackluster performance in mid-day trading on Tuesday. Despite the choppy trading, the tech-heavy Nasdaq reached a new intraday record high. Currently, the major averages remain on opposite sides of the unchanged line. While the Nasdaq […]
Over the last few months, several states have moved to limit payday loan interest rates in an effort to protect consumers from getting in over their heads with these traditionally high-cost loans. During the November general election, voters in Nebraska overwhelmingly voted to cap payday loan interest rates in the […]
Stocks are turning in a lackluster performance in morning trading on Tuesday following the strong upward move seen over the past several sessions. Despite the choppy trading, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has reached a new record high. Currently, the major averages are on opposite sides of the unchanged line. While the […]
London (CNN Business)KitKats are getting fancy. Swiss chocolate giant Nestlé (NSRGF) has announced a luxury, handcrafted version of the popular chocolate bar for the United Kingdom, in time for the Christmas season. The opulent eight-finger bar allows customers to choose from 1,500 flavor combinations, and also features personalized packaging. Related […]
EXCLUSIVE: Music video startup Loop Media will have six of its channels streaming on the Roku Channel. Loop Hottest, Loop Party, Loop Hip Hop, Loop 80’s, Loop 90’s and Loop Country will start streaming this week on the Roku Channel. The stand-alone Loop app is also available via Roku. Roku […]
London/Berlin (CNN Business)The carmakers at the heart of Germany’s huge manufacturing industry are facing a new threat: border checks that could delay crucial parts deliveries and force their factories to close. Truck drivers have experienced lengthy delays after Germany introduced stronger Covid-19 checks and immigration rules at its borders with […]
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday after Republicans and Democrats, as well as the House managers and Trump’s legal team agreed to a rapid trial timetable. The trial will kick off with a debate on the constitutionality of the proceeding, in […]
Moncef Slaoui has found his next job after leading Operation Warp Speed, the US government’s coronavirus vaccine initiative. The longtime pharma exec was named chief scientific officer for Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a newly launched drug company with major ambitions. Centessa was formed by merging 10 existing biotechs and has raised $250 […]
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