The different Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards have started the review of existing minimum wage rates in their respective regions, according to Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.
(The Center Square) – One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a Department of Commerce grant program for families deemed “low-income” to purchase an EV. “Washingtonians really get it when it comes to electric vehicles,” Inslee said at a Wednesday news conference in Tukwila. ...
Retail inflation has lessened, but businesses are still swamped by huge price increases in materials and servicesConsumer prices ticked up again in March, rising to anywhere from 3.2% to 3.8% year-over-year, depending on the rate you’re tracking. Of course, that’s way down from what it was back in 2022. But don’t tell that to any of my clients – or people running businesses in just about every industry across the country. For them, prices are not only rising but are significantly –...
Are you a Peacock subscriber? You soon will have to pay more to watch NBCUniversal’s popular video streaming service, which is the streaming home to hit shows like “The Office” and “Yellowstone.” It was recently reported that Peacock will be raising the price for both its ad-supported and ad-free subscription tiers. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t […]
Gardeners may want to hold back on bringing plants out this week. With low temperatures rising nearly 20 degrees this week, the weather seems to be getting better but if last year told us anything, its that we can't be too careful.
Canada is investing more money to help automakers build out EV supply chains, as it looks to compete with incentives offered under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Manchester United beat Manchester City in the under-18 Premier League Cup final as former Blues academy director Jason Wilcox watched on.
New research from Legal & General has revealed many Brits are still prioritising family holidays, despite rising costs and financial pressure amidst the cost-of-living crisis. The research found that 46% of Brits think it is important to go on multigenerational holidays, which include both their immediate and extended family members. It also found the majority (54%) said they will be planning to go on a holiday this year. While the research shows many people are still prioritising holidays,...
Vapes with flavors like mango, peach, candy floss, and cola are still widely available, despite the Netherlands banning flavored vapes and e-liquids in January. The products are sold under the counter in souvenir and evening shops, at sellers’ homes, or online, NU.nl discovered.
Binyamin Natanyahu reaffirms his intention to send troops to Rafah; UN Secretary-General says such an assault would be devastating. We unpick the latest developments, including speculation about a possible ceasefire deal, with analyst Ya'akov Katz. Also in the programme: Donald Trump is fined for contempt of court; and a Finnish cyber-criminal is jailed for trying to blackmail thousands of people with their confidential psychotherapy notes.(Photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on...
Hart has established himself as the type of do-it-all player who can significantly impact a game without scoring,
A pool at a Westchester County park will open on schedule despite a fire that left the nearby bathhouse unusable, officials announced. The Gould Park Pool in Dobbs Ferry is scheduled to open on time during Memorial Day weekend for the 2024 season, the village's Recreation Department announced on Friday, April 26. Earlier Report - Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Dobbs Ferry The planned opening comes after a fire at the bathhouse on Saturday, March 30 around 8:15 p.m. that...