California companies wrote their own gig worker law. No one is enforcing it • Rate cuts won’t fix a global housing affordability crisis
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Independent pharmacies say they’re being squeezed by shadowy middlemen tied to big health chains

Independent pharmacies say “pharmacy benefit managers” are using market share to drive them out of business.

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California companies wrote their own gig worker law. No one is enforcing it

Workers filed 54 claims related to Prop. 22 since it went into effect in December 2020. At least 32 of them remain unresolved.

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Rate cuts won’t fix a global housing affordability crisis

Housing supply is failing to meet demand, helping to push home prices to levels that are out of reach even for middle-income families.

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Harris homeownership plan boosts builder stocks

Homebuilding stocks are on a tear with the Federal Reserve expected to start cutting interest rates soon.

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How much does an Uber driver make? I drove for Uber to find out

Is driving for Uber worth the money? I put this side hustle to the test and nervously drove strangers around northern Maryland for a couple days to find out.

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Biden to block Nippon Steel’s proposed takeover of US Steel

The proposed deal has sparked an election-year firestorm in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, where US Steel is based.

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Verizon in talks to buy Frontier Communications

An all-cash deal between the two companies could be announced as soon as Thursday.

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New cars cost too much? Consumer Reports offers used model ‘top picks’. Here’s the top 10

Buyers coming back into the car market after years away often face sticker shock when they see new vehicle prices.

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How proposed rules could protect US workers from heat

The proposed heat rule still faces several steps, including a public comment process, before it could be finalized.

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Donald Trump says he can stabilize prices. Does his plan make sense?

Though inflation has slowed considerably, polls consistently show voters are frustrated about high prices. The cost of living increased at its highest rate in 40 years during 2022.

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