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Google has reached a major settlement in a class-action lawsuit by agreeing to delete millions of users’ browsing data. The lawsuit alleged that Google was tracking users without their knowledge while they were using incognito mode on the Chrome browser. As part of the settlement, Google has agreed to delete “billions” of data records that reflect private browsing activity. Additionally, …

California Fast-Food Workers See Minimum Wage Increase to $20 Under New Law On April 1, fast-food workers in California saw a significant increase in their minimum wage to $20 per hour under the new law AB1228. The law, aimed at protecting workers in the industry, replaces the FAST Recovery Act and defines a fast-food establishment as a chain with at …

The price of cocoa beans has been steadily rising over the past two years, but a significant spike in March has caused futures contracts to double in just three months. The current price is now twice as high as the previous record, with experts attributing the increase to a combination of factors. The cocoa market, rooted in small West African …

A recent survey commissioned by real estate company Redfin has shed light on the growing trend of millennials and Gen Zers seeking financial assistance from their parents or family members to purchase a home. The survey revealed that more than a third of young adults planning to buy a home expect help with the down payment, as rising home prices …

Boeing Announces Management Shake-Up as CEO Dave Calhoun Plans to Step Down in 2024 In a surprising move, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of 2024 as part of a major management shake-up at the aviation giant. This announcement comes on the heels of Larry Kellner, chairman of the board, also …

In a surprising turn of events, over 400 white-collar workers at Chrysler-parent Stellantis were blindsided with layoffs after being asked to work remotely for an important operational meeting. The workers, who were mainly in technology and engineering roles, were informed of the layoffs during the remote meeting. Stellantis defended the layoffs as a move to improve efficiency and optimize cost …

The Federal Reserve Shifts Focus to Job Growth, Indicates Willingness to Cut Rates In response to rising inflation in 2022, the Federal Reserve has taken a proactive stance by increasing interest rates in order to prevent a wage-hike spiral. However, with unemployment also on the rise, the central bank is now indicating a willingness to cut rates to prevent a …

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly taking steps to address safety concerns at United Airlines, following a string of incidents that have raised red flags. According to reports, the FAA is in discussions with United Airlines leadership about implementing temporary measures to prevent the airline from expanding its operations. One proposed action includes potentially preventing United Airlines from …

Former President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, is making headlines once again as it prepares to go public next week. The platform, which will trade under the ticker symbol DJT, has Trump’s stake valued at over $3 billion, giving him approximately 60% ownership of the company. There has been speculation that Trump may cash out his shares or …

Dow Jones Futures Soar on Strong Weekly Gains and All-Time Highs The stock market rally continues to gain steam as Dow Jones futures are set to open Sunday evening with impressive weekly gains and hitting all-time highs. The surge in the market is largely driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The …