One economist's argument for heat safety regulations
As California considers new heat safety regulations for indoor workers one economist argues that it would be a win-win for both employees and their employers.
Economy
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about his crypto company's final days
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about the final days of his crypto company. He's presenting as someone who didn't fully understand the finances of his multi-billion dollar company.
Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan
The 5th Circuit Court rejected a Education Department appeal on Wednesday, the latest setback in several parallel lawsuits. The administration is expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Medical bills remain inaccessible for many visually impaired Americans
When health bills aren't legible — via large-print, Braille or other adaptive technology — blind patients can't know what they owe, and are too often sent to debt collections, an investigation finds.
DoorDash cuts 1,250 jobs after pandemic hiring surge
The decision by the online food delivery platform to eliminate about 6% of its workforce is the latest of several companies to recently announce job cuts recently, including Twitter and Amazon.
The House has voted to avert a rail strike. Now the bill heads to the Senate
The House cleared an effort that would force unions to accept the tentative agreement between railroad managers and their workers, and make a potential imminent strike illegal.
The Fed continues raising interest rates to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke about the economy and job market Wednesday. The Fed has been raising interest rates to fight inflation, but critics say this could push some out of work.
Biden urges Congress to avert a rail strike
President Biden warned that congressional action was likely needed to avert a rail strike. His remarks came as bipartisan House and Senate leaders met to talk about legislative priorities.
The mystery of rising prices. Are greedy corporations to blame for inflation?
Inflation has been pushing prices up all year, but economists and politicians don't agree on where it's coming from.
United Furniture closing hits Triad workforce
United Furniture Industries has laid off its entire workforce, affecting people at six North Carolina facilities including Winston-Salem.