The FTC brought a lawsuit against Amazon and its subsidiary, Amazon Logistics, in 2021, claiming that the e-commerce company had not fully paid tips to drivers in its Amazon Flex program.
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Couple Flying to Vegas Shocked to Find Their Chihuahua Hiding Inside Suitcase at Luggage Counter
The Lubbock couple, Jared and Kristi Owns, packed their bags on the night of Sept. 25, intending to leave their dog, Icky, and kids at home with Kristi’s mom. But at the airport the next day, upon opening their suitcase, there she was: Icky, burrowed s…
US Gasoline Prices Rise to Fresh 7-Year High
For the week of Nov. 1, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to a seven-year high of $3.390, up less than a cent from $3.383 the week prior, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
With some planning and creativity, you can still host a delicious, comfort-filled feast with all the fixings, while keeping costs low.
Goldman Sachs Predicts Fed Will Raise Rates Faster Due to Persistent Inflation
Goldman Sachs is predicting that persistently high inflation will force the Fed to roll back stimulus more aggressively.
Elon Musk Argues Proposed Billionaire Tax Will Eventually Target Average Americans
Elon Musk issued a warning on Thursday against Democrats’ billionaire tax proposal, saying that eventually the government will run out of ultra-wealthy individuals, following which, they will target the majority middle class.
Sun Unleashes Large Solar Flare Which Could Lead to Spectacular Auroras This Weekend: Experts
When the Earth is in the direct path of a coronal mass ejection CME it can lead to major geomagnetic storms resulting in stunning aurora borealis and aurora australis light shows if skies are clear.
Service at McDonald’s Slows as Company Feels ‘Pressure’ on Operating Hours Amid Labor Shortages: CEO
Kempczinski said the lack of skilled workers is impacting the food giant’s speed of service and in turn putting “pressure” on its operating hours.
More Supply Chain Disruption and Pandemic Flare-Ups Key Risks to Economy in 2022: Poll
About one-quarter of 171 economists responding to a question about key risks to the global economic recovery said more supply chain disruptions or upticks in COVID-19 infections were the top risks.
Thanksgiving Will Be More Expensive This Year: Farm Bureau
Overall, a Thanksgiving dinner, including a turkey and all the different side-dishes, will cost between 4 percent and 5 percent more in 2021 than in 2020, Veronica Nigh, senior economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation said.