A Chipotle in Michigan becomes the company’s first location to unionize
Workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Michigan, voted to unionize Thursday, becoming the first of the fast-casual chain’s 3,000 locations to organize.
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Former NFL quarterback and Arizona resident to visit Tempe cannabis dispensary
On August 31, former NFL quarterback and Arizona resident Jim McMahon will visit The Mint’s Dispensary, a Tempe cannabis store.
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The frustrating truth about who is excluded from college debt relief
President Joe Biden officially announced his student loan forgiveness plan, but there are so many questions that remain.
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California looks to phase out gas-fueled vehicles
California’s expected 2035 requirement that all new cars, trucks and SUVs be electric- or hydrogen-powered will set a minimum standard for how far the vehicles can travel and incentivize automakers to give discounts to make purchases more affordable.
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FedEx partners threaten to halt holiday deliveries
People hoping to get their holiday shopping delivered on time could be caught in the middle of a growing battle between FedEx and thousands of contractors who deliver most FedEx packages.
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Even dollar stores are starting to feel the pinch from inflation
Dollar stores, as their name suggests, offer inexpensive products for bargain-hungry shoppers. But even Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which have thrived this year as rampant inflation has helped boost sales, are starting to feel the pinch of a slowing economy.
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Gas prices drop 70 days in a row in the second-longest streak since 2005
Drivers have something to smile about: A historic drop in gasoline prices.
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VIDEO: Disability rights group battle Lyft for wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Disability rights groups are battling Lyft for wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
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Stocks tumble on fears of another big Fed rate hike
So much for hopes that the Federal Reserve will tap the brakes on its aggressive interest rate hikes. Stocks tumbled Monday morning as investors once again began to worry that the central bank will raise rates by three-quarters of a point next month.
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Bugatti hopes its last gas-only car will also be the world’s fastest convertible
Bugatti has unveiled what the French automaker hopes will be the world’s fastest convertible. The 1,600-horsepower, $5 million W16 Mistral is, essentially, an open-topped version of the Bugatti Chiron supercar, though there are major design differences.
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Walmart’s discounts send sales surging
Walmart on Tuesday offered a much rosier picture for consumer spending than it had forecast just a month earlier, as the company’s steep discounts led customers to shop more at stores.
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City issues violation after Salvation Army installs barbed wire fencing to protect property
Management at Salvation Army said there has been an uptick in severe damages to all four properties in New Mexico since the pandemic — particularly at their location on Juan Tabo and Central.
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Six Flags amusement park shooting near Chicago leaves 3 hurt
Three people were injured in a shooting in a parking lot of an amusement park north of Chicago that sent visitors scrambling for safety, authorities said.
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Arizona gas prices fall to more than 15 cents per gallon
Arizona’s average gas prices fall to 15.9 cents per gallon this last week, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,269 stations in Arizona.
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American recession fears collide with reality
The American economy didn’t get the memo that it’s supposed to already be in a recession.
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Biden administration announces latest steps aimed at filling high-quality jobs
The Biden administration this week announced two new steps aimed at placing more Americans into high-quality jobs, dedicating $500 million toward workforce training and unveiling a new toolkit focused on helping employers hire and retain qualified workers.
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Gas prices are falling. So is interest in electric cars
As gas prices rose in the the first three months of 2022, interest among car shoppers in hybrid and electric cars rose right along with it.
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VIDEO: Gas prices dipping overnight
The national average for a gallon of regular dipped again, overnight down to 4.14, the 51st straight day of sliding prices.
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OPEC agrees to produce slightly more oil as recession fears loom
The world’s oil-exporting countries have agreed to a tiny increase in output next month amid fears that a global recession will crimp demand.
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Uber’s business is booming even with high gas prices and inflation
Even higher gas prices and soaring inflation aren’t slowing down Uber’s rebound from the worst days of the pandemic.
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