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A Corona beer billboard is displayed at the Grupo Modelo beer factory, maker of Corona beer, in Mexico City, Mexico, Friday, May 31, 2019. If the tariffs threatened by United States President Donald Trump on Thursday were to take effect, they could eventually raise prices in the US, for a new Chevrolet Blazer SUV, a burrito at Chipotle, a new shirt or a Corona beer. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme)
Radio Times
Immigration
Politics

Trump threatens tariffs on Mexican exports

Trump announced last week that he will impose a 5% tariff on Mexican exports if they don’t do more to stop migrants from crossing the border, sending markets in a tailspin.

6 years ago

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Bucks County Representative Gene DiGirolamo advocates for a higher minimum wage. He is of the few Republicans who has publicly done so. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Minimum wage, General Assistance top Pa. Dems’ budget wish-list

At the $7.25 federal minimum, Pennsylvania's wage is lower than that of any neighboring state.

6 years ago

Proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery go toward programs for seniors. But lawmakers are worried unregulated games are cutting into that revenue. (Nati Harnik/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. lawmakers look to cut down on legally ambiguous ‘games of skill’

Lawmakers and the state Lottery are trying to crack down on so-called "games of skill" — a category of gambling that is largely considered illegal but has some gray areas.

6 years ago

From Seaside Heights to Wildwood, some property rentals specialize in renting to teens on prom weekends down the Shore. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Business
New Jersey

Jersey Shore rentals cash in on prom

From Seaside Heights to Wildwood, some property rentals specialize in renting to teens on prom weekends down the Shore.

6 years ago

This June 14, 2018 file photo shows bettors waiting to make wagers on sporting events at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City hours after it began accepting sports bets. On May 22, 2019, the Borgata announced it will spend $12 million on a new sports betting bar and lounge project. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
Business
New Jersey

Bet responsibly? Compulsive gambling is a struggle for some as sportsbook ads widen

Advertising supporting the nascent sports betting industry has not drawn the same level of scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. as it has in Europe.

6 years ago

In this file photo, a woman shouts while marching with service workers asking for $15 minimum wage pay during a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Minimum-wage hike may be June’s big horse trade in Pa. Capitol

Raising the wage is getting its most serious discussion since Democratic Gov. Wolf began calling for an increase in 2015.

6 years ago

The Pennsylvania State Capitol is seen in this file photo. (Tom Downing/WITF)
Pennsylvania
Politics

To spend or not to spend? Pa. politicians get ready for annual debate

Budget negotiations are getting started at the Capitol, and some Philadelphia Democrats are making it clear that they want the state's rare surplus to go toward education.

6 years ago

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says he expects Uber and Lyft will be easing off their price-slashing battle soon. (Richard Drew/AP)
NPR
Technology
Transportation

Uber lost $1 billion in 1st quarter, hopes profit-slashing price cuts ease up soon

Around the world, competition in ride-hailing is driving down prices and contributing to Uber's losses.

6 years ago

Doctors who experience burnout are prone to cut back on hours or quit practicing medicine. This costs the health care system billions, new research finds. (Runstudio/Getty Images)
NPR
Medicine
Mental Health

What’s doctor burnout costing America?

Doctor burnout is costing the U.S. health care system a lot — roughly $4.6 billion a year, according to a study published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

6 years ago

In this March 7, 2019, file photo visitors to the Pittsburgh veterans job fair meet with recruiters at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
(Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Economy
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
PA Post

Pa. job report shows regional range in unemployment

Pa.’s unemployment rate has been on the decline over the last year but the picture is different when looking at individual areas across the state.

6 years ago

wind farm offshore
Energy
Environment
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

PSEG looks to benefit from — but not build — offshore wind developments

Rather than get involved in the construction side of emerging clean energy, PSE&G signals it will concentrate on energy management and transmission.

6 years ago

(Photo credit, Big Stock)
Radio Times
Business

How much do you make?

More companies and municipalities are passing salary transparency rules. We examine the effect they have on workers and wages, and discuss how to negotiate a salary or raise.

Air Date: May 30, 2019 10:00 am

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In this file photo, a summer rental sign is seen in front of a home just one block from the ocean, in Belmar, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo, file)
Law
New Jersey
Taxes

N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy

When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Council candidate Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

Beverage industry spent big on Quiñones-Sánchez, but soda tax still seems secure

While beverage association spent $631,000 on soda tax opponent Quiñones-Sánchez, she won race by just 485 votes.

6 years ago

Debris is piled outside an apartment complex that was damaged by Hurricane Michael on May 10 in Panama City, Fla. Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Politics

$19.1 billion disaster aid bill stalled after Republican blocks House vote

Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.

6 years ago

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