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Why middle-class wages aren't growing

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Why middle-class wages aren't growing

Between 1979 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. soared by 80.9%, while hourly pay grew by just 29.4%, according to a research by the Economic Policy Institute. This trend has often been referred to as wage stagnation. But more recently, economists have suggested that deliberate policy decisions have actively suppressed workers’ wage growth. So what … Read more

Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

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Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet. Courtesy image Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric … Read more

Wildlife lover facing charges after allegedly assaulting passersby while attempting to capture a baby seagull

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Wildlife lover facing charges after allegedly assaulting passersby while attempting to capture a baby seagull

A Belfast woman was in court for allegedly attacking good Samaritans who attempted to free a baby seagull she captured Aug. 14.  Angela Wildman, 58, allegedly used a milk carton and a long-handled mop to attack passersby who tried freeing the waterfowl from her sports bag. Wildman denied charges in court of common assault, possessing … Read more

Colorado State wins in straight sets after deciding to play against team mired in trans player controversy

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Colorado State wins in straight sets after deciding to play against team mired in trans player controversy

As San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball team has been wrapped up in controversy, Colorado State wasn’t afraid. The Spartans have a transgender player, Blaire Fleming, on the roster, which has resulted in four teams forfeiting or canceling their matches against the school. Colorado State opted to play against the university, and it’s easy to … Read more

EU to vote on import taxes on Chinese electric cars

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EU to vote on import taxes on Chinese electric cars

A pivotal European Union (EU) vote is set to take place later on whether to impose big taxes on imports of electric vehicles from China. The move to introduce tariffs aims to protect the European car industry from being undermined by what EU politicians believe are unfair Chinese-state subsidies on its own cars. Charges of … Read more

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an ‘economic cold war,’ Hungary’s Orbán says

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EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an ‘economic cold war,’ Hungary’s Orbán says

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary’s prime minister said on Friday, pledging to vote against an EU plan to impose higher tariffs on the import of Chinese electric vehicles. EU countries are set to vote on Friday whether to finalize the tariffs, part of a broader … Read more