Senate Democrats unveil a plan for a new tax on billionaires
Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.
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4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.
Hair salons have been a safe space for Black women for decades, even through COVID
Hair salons have long been a safe space for Black women. And that doesn't seem to have changed despite all the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the holidays ahead, supply chain issues will get worse before they get better
Supply chain backups are snarling ports — and are only expected to get worse before they get better.
Biden makes 2 key, boundary-breaking FCC nominations
Jessica Rosenworcel has been the acting chair of the commission. Gigi Sohn, a former commission staffer, would be the first openly LGBTIQ+ member of the panel.
After years of trying to be likable, Katie Couric is letting that go
The former Today co-host recently bought a T-shirt that says, "I'm not for everyone." Her new memoir, Going There, is a candid look at the successes and setbacks she's experienced as a journalist.
Meet Skimpflation: A Reason Inflation Is Worse Than The Government Says It Is
The economy is malfunctioning. We're spending more and getting less. The problem is bigger than just standard inflation.
How employers can win workers back (and keep them) after the 'Great Resignation'
With such large swathes of the American labor force leaving their jobs, the scales of power are tipping in the directions of workers. Here's how employers can entice and keep them.
High Point launches support program for women and minority-owned businesses
High Point officials have launched an initiative aimed at supporting minority and women-owned businesses in the city.
The Facebook Papers: What you need to know about the trove of insider documents
"We've been fueling this fire for a long time and we shouldn't be surprised it's now out of control," an employee reportedly wrote on an internal message board.