Twenty-one US states have just increased their minimum wages in a move some experts have warned could drive up prices. On ...

BALLOT BOXING — A progressive political group with roots in Oakland has found surprising success exporting California ...

On Jan. 3, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...

With minimum wage rising, that’s at least one extra dog that I need per day, which I guess you could say, is no big deal,” a ...

Voters approved an increase in Missouri's minimum wage to $15, along with paid sick leave, but a lawsuit and legislative ...

Missouri's minimum wage increase, approved by voters in November, is sparking concern among small business owners. The rise ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back at Elon Musk, following a barrage of attacks on his government from the world's richest man. Starmer has joined the leaders of France and Germany in ...

It has been a fixture at Lima's Eastgate Plaza for four decades, but dwindling foot traffic coupled with higher costs have finally spelled the end for the Readmore's Hallmark east Lima location. The ...

In California, 29 cities set new wage floors, including $17 per hour in Oakland, while seven towns in Washington raised their ...

Much of the U.S. is being blasted by ice, snow and wind, as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend is maintaining its frigid grip.

The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on ...

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen. By Matina Stevis-GridneffIan ...