New Zealand plans to require large firms to report gender pay gaps
New Zealand's government plans to compel large businesses to report the state of their gender pay gaps in a bid to increase equity in the workplace, the country's Minister for Women Jan Tinetti announced Friday as the ruling Labour party gears up for an election fight.
2023-08-11 11:53
Mississippi Supreme Court will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from welfare scheme civil lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court said it will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from a civil lawsuit filed by the state seeking to recoup millions of dollars distributed as part of what the state calls a statewide welfare fraud scheme.
2023-08-11 11:17
ECB to pause in September, say slim majority of economists: Reuters poll
By Prerana Bhat BENGALURU The European Central Bank will pause a more than year-long rate-hiking campaign in September,
2023-08-11 10:25
Mushrooms are being farmed in Abu Dhabi's desert
Mushrooms usually sprout from dark, damp forest floor or bloom on fallen tree branches. But now, a startup in Abu Dhabi called Below Farm is growing them in the desert.
2023-08-11 09:59
Help is needed as wildfires ravage Hawaii. How to know your donation is going to a legitimate charity
If you're looking to donate money to help those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii -- or looking to support any charitable cause close to your heart — it's important to follow certain steps to ensure your money is going to the right place.
2023-08-11 05:54
Supreme Court blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and will hear case this fall
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an "unprecedented" arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims.
2023-08-11 04:46
The ultimate wedding gift? Newlyweds want cash for a down payment
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK When Valentina Valentini was putting together gift ideas for her wedding, the freelance
2023-08-11 01:57
X CEO Linda Yaccarino says company is still watching Threads competition
X CEO Linda Yaccarino, leader of the platform formerly known as Twitter, said the company is keeping an eye on new competitor Threads, despite the sharply slowing growth of the rival app from Meta.
2023-08-11 00:59
Another Threshold candle recall? Target recalls 2.2 million products over burn and laceration risks
It’s time to check your candle supply again
2023-08-11 00:52
It's a Barbie world — and pink is seeping into what we use, wear and eat
Stores, restaurants and independent entrepreneurs are taking full advantage of the history-making success of the "Barbie" movie to merchandise all kinds of pink products.
2023-08-11 00:49
Meat drove grocery prices up in July
Grocery prices ticked up 0.3% in July, after staying flat in June, driven largely by rising beef prices.
2023-08-10 22:54
Coach and Versace's parent companies are combining in an $8.5 billion deal
Michael Kors and Kate Spade are about to become siblings.
2023-08-10 20:20