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Progress roundup: A Costa Rican city says it’s “sweet,” seeking harmony with nature. And in parts of Japan, students can take three days off to spend with…

Progress roundup: A Costa Rican city says it’s “sweet,” seeking harmony with nature. And in parts of Japan, students can take three days off to spend with their parents.

Some 24 million United States workers could be affected by the coming “silver tsunami,” which refers to business owners of the baby boomer generation retiring without a succession plan for their businesses.

On July 2nd, we workers of Common Ground Bakery Cafe in Baltimore, Maryland were suddenly all laid off and saw our place of work close down after begi

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce prescription drug costs, promote competition, and ensure accessible, affordable healthcare for all Americans. Addressing longstanding concerns about corporate interests influencing healthcare, the administration announced that it’s cracking down on price gouging by Big Pharma. “As

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia House members have censured Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building while the chamber was in session in September. The Republican-backed resolution received support from some Democrats but faced significant opposition, with most Democrats dismissing it as

As baby boomer business owners retire, their employees are taking ownership of their own futures.

In a letter sent to customers Thursday, owner Allie Smith said the Baltimore bakery’s last day in business will be July 16.

When asked if Mera Kitchen Collective was a restaurant in an interview with The News-Letter, founder Aisha Alfadhalah hesitated.

Co-ops are providing high-quality jobs largely unavailable in an industry notorious for its low wages and exploitation.