In a significant legal development, the US government has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs that were collected under former President Donald Trump's trade policies, termed "Liberation Day" measures. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that deemed a substantial portion of these tariffs unlawful. The reimbursement represents about 60% of the $165 billion initially gathered before the court's decision, marking a notable shift...
Starting January 1, California will raise its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour, becoming the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this adjustment as a measure to assist workers in handling the state's significant living costs. This move positions California at the forefront of wage policy, differing from the stagnant federal minimum wage, which has been set at $7.25...