Gender pay-gap bot calls out companies on Twitter paying men more than women
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.
Austin offering $500 bonus for lifeguards, summer camp counselors
The $500 bonus qualifications vary by position. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry-level positions, and it increases with experience, according to the City of Austin.
The $500 bonus qualifications vary by position. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry-level positions, and it increases with experience, according to the City of Austin.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
The Great Resignation: Pew Research finds tie in reasons workers quit their jobs in 2021
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency this week
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
Gas prices: US national average to soon hit highest ever recorded, experts say
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mila Kunis, a 'proud' Ukrainian, and husband Ashton Kutcher launch fundraiser to match $3 million in donations
Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match $3 million in donations to the people of the actress' native country Ukraine.
Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match $3 million in donations to the people of the actress' native country Ukraine.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Austin City Council to decide on billing credits or water utility investments
Austin City Council will look into whether the city should provide billing credits for Austin Water customers or put that money back into improving the utility.
Austin City Council will look into whether the city should provide billing credits for Austin Water customers or put that money back into improving the utility.
Glass art up for auction to help build housing community in Georgetown
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
MacKenzie Scott donates $20M to Charles R. Drew University in South LA
Charles R. Drew University is one of the nation's four historically Black medical schools.
Charles R. Drew University is one of the nation's four historically Black medical schools.
Austin second in nation in rising rents, average rent more than $2,200
Redfin found that the average rent in Austin is now $2,245.
Redfin found that the average rent in Austin is now $2,245.