Economy

California's decision to increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour for fast-food workers by 2024 has triggered significant change in the industry.  The latest development involves: Major Pizza Hut franchisees in several California…

As the crypto market gears up for another potential surge, investors are eyeing high-upside opportunities that could propel their portfolios to new heights.  Identifying cryptocurrencies with solid long-term growth prospects is crucial…

A coalition of business groups in Illinois, including the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, and the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, has joined counterparts from 16 other states in urging…

The US-Mexico border is facing a renewed surge of immigrants, with hundreds crossing into Arizona, overwhelming border agents already stretched thin.  Asylum-seekers, mostly from Mexico and Latin America, are surrendering to officers…

In a groundbreaking move to address water scarcity and enhance sustainability, California regulators have approved rules allowing water agencies to recycle wastewater for use in the state's drinking water supply.  This significant…

Starbucks, the world's largest coffee company, finds itself amid a challenging period, dealing with a range of issues from international boycotts to domestic unionization efforts.  The recent incidents include pro-Palestinian graffiti at…

Retail giant Target made headlines by announcing the closure of nine stores across four states, citing concerns about theft and organized retail crime compromising safety and profitability. However, a thorough investigation by CNBC has…

In the Red Sea, the United States is preparing to initiate Operation Prosperity Guardian, an enlarged maritime protection force designed to counter the rising instances of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. The move comes in response…