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Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map

August 23, 2024 Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map Some 840 units of Montreal Fudge-branded products are impacted, according to an FDA notice posted this week. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus Sweet treats are one of the joys of … Continue reading Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map

92 Walmart locations across 4 states are getting their own pizza place

July 15, 2024 92 Walmart locations across 4 states are getting their own pizza place The deal with Mr Gatti’s Pizza chain comes as Walmart has pushed to get more shoppers in stores with new grocery offerings. BY Sarah Bregel Customers head to Walmart because they can get everything from lawn chairs to school supplies to … Continue reading 92 Walmart locations across 4 states are getting their own pizza place

Ground beef recall: E. Coli fears impact 16,000 pounds of meat sold at Walmart stores in 11 states

May 03, 2024 Ground beef recall: E. Coli fears impact 16,000 pounds of meat sold at Walmart stores in 11 states The USDA has issued a recall notice for ground beef distributed by Cargill Meat Solutions. Here’s what to know: BY Michael Grothaus The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued … Continue reading Ground beef recall: E. Coli fears impact 16,000 pounds of meat sold at Walmart stores in 11 states

Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court

May 03, 2024 Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court The Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if two opposing ballot measures concerning app-based drivers will go to voters in November. BY Reuters Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over … Continue reading Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court

Michigan Governor Whitmer proposes a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, joining other states

  By The Conversation March 10, 2024 People caring for elderly or disabled relatives need a break—and, in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a proposal to give them one. Whitmer’s recently proposed $5,000 tax credit, the Caring for MI Family Tax Credit, is part of a growing trend of public subsidies for families shouldering the … Continue reading Michigan Governor Whitmer proposes a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, joining other states

More than half of Gen Z wants to move out of the United States for this sad reason

By Sarah Bregel November 17, 2023 Many Americans don’t often leave America, unless they’re visiting Niagara Falls or eating pasta in Italy for a week on vacation. And many don’t move to other countries, staying very close to where they grew up. According to a 2019 survey of people over the age of 25, a … Continue reading More than half of Gen Z wants to move out of the United States for this sad reason

75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers are on strike in multiple states

  By Associated Press October 04, 2023 Some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers, who say understaffing is hurting patient care, walked off the job Wednesday in multiple states, kicking off a major healthcare strike amid an extraordinary year for U.S. labor organizing and work stoppages. Kaiser Permanente is one of the country’s larger insurers and healthcare … Continue reading 75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers are on strike in multiple states

These are the hottest 50 startups in the United States right now, according to LinkedIn

  By Emily Price September 27, 2023 LinkedIn released its Top Startups for 2023 today. The list, which is now in its 7th year, highlights 50 companies based in the United States that LinkedIn says are gaining attention and recruiting top talent, based on LinkedIn data that measures growth and demand. To create the list, … Continue reading These are the hottest 50 startups in the United States right now, according to LinkedIn

Minimum wage map: As the Fight for $15 keeps evolving, these states still pay $7.25 an hour

  By Sam Becker September 04, 2023 It’s been roughly a decade since a significant push to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour caught traction nationwide. Now, with many states and cities around the country having instituted wage floors even higher than $15 per hour in recent years, it’s safe to say that … Continue reading Minimum wage map: As the Fight for $15 keeps evolving, these states still pay $7.25 an hour

Millennials and Gen X are leading the ChatGPT growth explosion in the United States: report

  By Michael Grothaus July 05, 2023 The usage of generative AI apps like ChatGPT in the United States is exploding in growth this year. That’s according to a new report by Insider Intelligence, which is forecasting the growth of the technology for the first time. Specifically, the report states that usage of generative AI … Continue reading Millennials and Gen X are leading the ChatGPT growth explosion in the United States: report