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The Navajo Nation is celebrating a new loan program that hopes to bolster small businesses and the wider economy across the tribe, according to a recent announcement from the tribe’s president. $7 Million Loan Program Buu Nygren, the president of the Navajo Nation, has announced plans to launch a $7 million loan program for Navajo … Read more
America’s biggest retail chain is introducing cutting-edge automation distribution centers as part of plans to boost e-commerce capacity in their grocery departments, as more and more people choose Walmart as their source of fresh produce and food. 5 New Centers Walmart plans to build five automated distribution centers that will give a significant boost to … Read more
The Paris Olympics are driving overseas visitors away from the French capital – and one major US company is worried. Paris Olympic Problems The Olympic Games will attract millions of visitors to its host city of Paris this year. While the event will boost profits for countless businesses, not everyone is happy – including Delta … Read more
After the shock closure of two significant lumber plants in Montana, the federal government has approved $2 million in funding to keep displaced workers in the state workforce. $2 Million for Displaced Workers The US Department of Labor will provide $2 million in federal funding to help retrain and re-employ lumber workers in Western Montana … Read more
A new Walmart bonus program could benefit hundreds of thousands of workers, but some investor groups argue that it is still not enough. New Walmart Bonus Program Image Credit: Shutterstock / Salivanchuk Semen Affordable US retail behemoth Walmart has announced a new annual bonus program that will make both full-time and part-time hourly workers eligible … Read more
Colorado is taking a bold stance against vaping, as it pours millions into new initiatives that are combating teen nicotine usage. Millions Against Youth Vaping The Colorado Attorney General’s Office has distributed $17.4 million in funding to schools and relevant non-profit organizations around the state, to boost the fight against youth vaping. Follow On From … Read more
Target has announced plans to end personal check payments at their checkouts, feeding into the ongoing decline of paper check use in the US. Closing the Door on Check Payments For decades writing checks was a part of everyday life and finances for Americans – now, digital payments are the norm, and one major retail … Read more
AT&T customers have experienced their second major outage this year, adding to the list of issues that could drive users away from the telecommunications company. Major Outage Image Credit: Shutterstock / Mangostar One of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, AT&T, experienced widespread outages once again which continued for several hours. AT&T and Verizon Image Credit: … Read more
An embattled negotiation between American Airlines and their flight attendants union could lead to a strike after the airline’s latest offer has fallen through. 17% Wage Hike Offer Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirsak Amid contract negotiations this week, major US airline American Airlines offered their flight attendants a 17% wage hike, which would be effective … Read more
Employment scams are skyrocketing in the US, according to a new report, and they will likely become more widespread in the future. Employment Scams on the Rise According to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, an identity theft watchdog group, employment scams are on the rise thanks to the surging use of … Read more