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Experts Back Mexico’s Ban on Genetically Modified Corn Amid US Trade Dispute
The Biden administration is challenging the ban in a dispute settlement panel under a North American trade deal.
These Companies Pay Their Executives More Than They Pay in Taxes
Tesla, Ford, Netflix and T-Mobile are among scores of U.S. firms that pay their top execs more than they pay the IRS.
Rent Increases Are Driving Inflation — and Pessimism About Economy Under Biden
Democrats say the economy is great, but millions of tenants are struggling to pay historic rent increases.
Republicans Aren’t Done Threatening the Hungry With Planned Cuts to Food Aid
The GOP’s latest effort to slash food aid for millions was blocked by Congress’s recent deal, but the battle isn’t over.
Cities Are Quietly Waging War on Marginalized Food Truck and Street Vendors
City leaders are clamping down on small entrepreneurs to protect the profits of their wealthy business allies.
Swiss Voters Approve Pension Boost While Rejecting Raise to Retirement Age
The measure will see pensioners receive an extra payment every November.
IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases in Crackdown on Wealthy Tax Evaders
The IRS chief said there was a "tax gap" of over $150 billion each year that the wealthy owe but do not pay.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Starbucks Union Unveils Largest 1-Day Filing With 21 Stores Joining Effort
Nearly 500 Starbucks stores have filed for union representation so far.
Six Years Into Rent Strike, Tenants Union Will Battle Landlord in LA Court
The Hillside Villa Tenants Association is engaged in one of the longest rent strikes in the history of Los Angeles.