CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for 'Last-Mile' Drivers

'The first to sue': Opposing Trump's desire to end birthright citizenship is personal for this AG

WASHINGTON — For Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to end birthright citizenship is more than just a provocative anti-immigrant policy likely to be ...

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‘I’m nervous about the market’: We’re living off my pension as practice for retirement, but I’m afraid of a market correction

My wife is younger than I am, and longevity runs in both our families.

MarketWatch - 1d

Driver in China Car-Ramming Attack Sentenced to Death

An incident that left 35 people dead drew condemnation from leader Xi Jinping and spurred efforts to tamp down unrest.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People---and Making Them Pay

The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

CFPB Sues Rocket Homes Over Alleged Kickbacks

The lawsuit alleged that the real-estate company provided incentives to brokers and agents to steer home buyers to its parent company’s mortgage-lending wing, Rocket Mortgage.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels

Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their continuing support for biofuels

ABC News - Dec. 19

After Christmas sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more

Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death

Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court says. A court in China has sentenced a man to death ...

The Guardian - 1d

Get serious on pay in 2025, TUC chief tells ministers

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak tells the BBC proposed 2.8% public sector pay rise is not credible.

BBC News - 1d

Caps' Ovechkin practices, may play Sat. vs. Leafs

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was a full participant in practice Friday and could return to the lineup Saturday night against the Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg.

ESPN - 2d

What happens if you don't pay credit card debt that's in collections?

There could be repercussions for not paying credit card debt that's gone into collections. Here's what they are.

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Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer has died after being diagnosed with cancer.

BBC News - 2d

Keir Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer, 60, who had cancer, ‘met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humour’, says PM. Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother, Nick, who had cancer and died on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh

Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the ...

ABC News - 2d

'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek remembered as confident and kind

Hudson Meek's representatives fondly remembered the actor, who died last week.

ABC News - 2d

Eagles injury update: The latest on Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett from Thursday's practice

Here's the latest on the Eagles' injury situation after a brief viewing window of Thursday's practice.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What to know about after-Christmas sales from Amazon, Walmart and more

Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.

CBS News - 2d

NYC taxi driver hits multiple pedestrians, sending some to hospital

A taxi driver hit six pedestrians after jumping a curb in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, sending three people to the hospital for injuries, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department ...

The Hill - 3d

NYC taxi driver hits crowd outside Macy's on Christmas Day

A taxi driver lost control and drove into a crowd outside Macy's in New York City on Christmas Day, injuring six people, including a 9-year-old boy and his mother. Authorities believe the driver ...

CBS News - 3d

Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People---and Making Them Pay

The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes

When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.

The Hill - 4d

Starbucks union strike expands as workers demand pay raises

The union representing Starbucks baristas says it is expanding its strike to stores in 43 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins. Starbucks says the protests closed down about ...

NBC News - 4d

Zion eyeing return to full practice next week

Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be reexamined in around two weeks.

ESPN - 4d

Two lorry drivers killed in crash

The collision happened on the A15 north of Caenby Corner, police say.

BBC News - 4d

Starbucks barista strike expands as workers demand pay raises

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at what organizers said was more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.

NBC News - 4d

Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year

AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Inc. - 5d

US banking lobby sues Fed over stress test framework

Announcement comes a day after central bank unveiled proposed changes to annual examinations

Financial Times - 5d

Biggest banks sue the Federal Reserve over annual stress tests

A group of banks and business groups are suing the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short.

CNBC - 5d

Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions

Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...

CBS News - 5d

Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes

Texas has sued the NCAA to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the state or in sports that involve Texas programs.

ESPN - 5d

Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced drivers into using costly deposit accounts to receive their pay.

NBC News - 5d

Ethics Report Accused Gaetz of ‘Regularly’ Paying for Sex

Also, Biden commuted nearly every federal death sentence. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The New York Times - 5d

CFPB Sues Rocket Homes Over Alleged Kickbacks

The lawsuit alleged that the real-estate company provided incentives to brokers and agents to steer home buyers to its parent company’s mortgage-lending wing, Rocket Mortgage.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers

The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.

CNBC - 5d

CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for 'Last-Mile' Drivers

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart deposited drivers’ pay into accounts with payment platform Branch Messenger without the drivers’ consent.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers

Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.

CBS News - 5d

Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the NCAA on Sunday, accusing the organization of engaging in “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” by allowing transgender women to participate in ...

The Hill - 5d

Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs by US congressional panel

Explosive report alleges Donald Trump’s former nominee for attorney-general also had sex with an underage girl

Financial Times - 6d

Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women's sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fans

ABC News - 6d

CFPB Sues Walmart for Pay Practices for 'Last-Mile' Drivers

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