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Wai: 'Winnitex is committed to growing responsibly'

Yvonne Wai, chief sales officer of Winnitex, recently said that the American Apparel and Footwear Association’s (AAFA) Executive Summit 2022 was helpful for the company's growth.

'The risk is too high to taxpayers': Texas looks to remove state pension funds from Russia, still has $9 billion invested in China

As Texas lawmakers are calling for legislation that will divest state pension funds from Russia, there is still approximately $10 billion from state pension funds invested in China.

North Carolina rental prices 'a problem'; risen 20% in last year

North Carolina's rental prices are rising faster than the national average.

Wonolo gig economy report: Job seekers consider 'flexibility, better pay and working conditions'

A recent report from online job marketplace platform Wonolo revealed the top three reasons American gig workers seek new employment.

'This is not a gig, this is full-time work': New York gig workers want the right to unionize

Dozens of app-based drivers and workers gathered in Foley Square last month demanding the ability to unionize.

Amazon releases photos of first phase of Metropolitan Park HQ2 development project

Amazon recently released artist renderings and photos of the first phase of its HQ2 development project at Metropolitan Park, Virginia.

Airbnb hosts reach $150 billion earnings milestone

Airbnb Hosts have earned a total of $150 billion since 2010, including $60 billion in the U.S.

DoorDash: Proposition 22 boosts wages, security for gig workers

Under Proposition 22, California DoorDash employees and other gig workers earned record income in 2021, according to the company.

New York pension fund divesting of fossil fuels but not its investments in China, 'putting out dozens of coal power plants a year'

New York's pension fund will be divesting of multiple fossil fuel investments for reportedly not preparing enough to meet carbon neutral goals, but the state's pension funds still has billions connected to investments in China, one of the most pollution-heavy nations.

Documents show 'increasingly cozy relationship' between Amazon-backed lobbyists and USPS regulator

While the U.S. Senate prepares to consider controversial legislation that would reform how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) handles health care, government watchdogs have released documents that show an "increasingly cozy relationship" between the independent regulator of USPS and lobbyists working to shape the legislation favorably for their clients.

U.S. Department of Energy allows local governments to ban new natural gas hookups

The U.S. Department of Energy recently told an appeals court that federal law does not stand in the way of local governments banning new natural gas hookups.

Ariana Grande was forced to cancel concert in Portugal due to a sinus infection

Even the most experienced performers can be sidelined by a nasty sinus infection.

'I can come home for any reason': Rideshare workers choose freelance driving for schedule flexibility

Workers who choose to drive for Uber often cite the convenience of being able to set their own schedules around their homes lives and responsibilities as their primary reason for taking up freelance work.

Ride-hail driver: Freelance 'allows my schedule to come first'

Driving for Uber is a convenient option for workers that need the ability to set their own schedules around their personal lives and responsibilities and to be able to work as necessary.

Gig economy continues to surge in the U.S. as workers increasingly opt out of traditional workforce.

Recent reports indicate that the gig economy continues to grow and predicts that 60% of the U.S. workforce will consist of independent workers by 2027.

Gig workers report good 'work-life balance, flexibility, autonomy, meaningful feedback and creative freedom'

Workers are increasingly choosing to take on gig work because of the flexibility and independence that gig employment offers.

Lady Gaga was sidelined by bronchitis and a sinus infection: 'I'm so devastated'

Sinus infections can sideline even the most successful performers.

Uber maintains its commitment to being zero-emissions company by 2040

(Sponsored Content -- )Throughout 2021, Uber has been committed to achieving the pledge for zero-emissions it made the year previous.

Gig worker enjoys 'being able to pick and choose when you work and how you work'

A part-time/full-time driver recently shared why he chose to work for Uber.

Gig work offers lower barriers of entry than traditional employment

One of the reasons that gig work continues to grow in popularity is the low barrier of entry, which allows workers to obtain employment without needing special skills.