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An upmarket California restaurant took thousands of dollars in tips from staff to fund business expenses, a federal lawsuit claims
JANUARY 4, 2023
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A California restaurant "misappropriated" thousands of dollars in tips to fund business expenses, the DOL claims.
The restaurant deposited tips into its business account and gave a portion to staff each week, the DOL claims.
The DOL accused it of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. It's seeking $500,000 for staff.
A French restaurant...
JANUARY 3, 2024
A major winter storm packing travel-snarling snow and dangerous ice is on track to arrive in the Northeast this weekend, a storm that AccuWeather meteorologists say will deliver the first big snowfall along the Interstate 95 corridor in nearly two years.
The cross-country storm will first push across the Southwest into Thursday before swinging eastward, where it will...
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‘The new American dream is to leave’: Most in the US don’t believe hard work will get you ahead. Here’s what some are striving for instead
JANUARY 3, 2023
The American dream has morphed into a pipe dream for many people living in the U.S.
At the heart of the national ethos is the belief that anyone can rise from rags to riches through hard work and perseverance. In the past, that was symbolized by owning a large house with a white-picket fence, driving a nice car...
JANUARY 2, 2024
Tumbling technology stocks cast a pall over a trading day in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at a new all-time high, showing how much sway a few giant technology firms have over the broader market.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index declined 1.6%, dragged down by the same big names, including Apple and Nvidia, that propelled it...
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I Want to Give Money to My Daughter and Son-in-Law. How Much Can I Give Without Triggering Taxes?
JANUARY 2, 2024
A woman and her husband celebrate after receiving a large financial gift from her parents.
Perhaps your daughter recently got married and you want to help her and her husband start their new life. Or maybe they suddenly find themselves in need of financial assistance and turn to you for help.
Fortunately, the IRS allows you to give...
JANUARY 2, 2023
Earthquake felt in D.C. suburbs, startling residents.
A small earthquake occurred near Rockville, Md., early Tuesday, and within an hour, hundreds of people in Maryland’s suburbs, the District and Northern Virginia reported hearing or feeling it, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The 2.3-magnitude quake, according to initial estimates, occurred a few minutes before 1 a.m. at a depth...
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I stopped running for a month and tried daily walks instead. Here are five things I learned
JANUARY 2, 2023
I’m a running nut. If I can get anywhere by running I'll do it.
If I’ve got chores to do I'll run to the shops. If my son is playing sport eight miles away I'll run there and back. If I'm on a city break I'll book a running sightseeing tour. I even run home after a night...
JANUARY 1, 2024
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, established in 2003 by Reliance Group, is considered one of the leading schools in Asia. It follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, providing education from Nursery to class 12th. The school is popular among celebrity kids and students from affluent families due to its fee structure.
Established in 2003 by the Reliance Group, in...
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People buried alive, houses destroyed: Powerful Japan earthquake leaves behind a trail of destruction
JANUARY 1, 2024
A building falls on the ground following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. A series of major earthquakes started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. (Kyodo News via AP)
NEW DELHI: A massive earthquake rocked Central Japan that triggered tsunami warning, widespread destruction to buildings,...
JANUARY 1, 2024
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Eating three square meals a day has been drilled into many people's heads for years. However, the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting has disrupted this tradition. Some intermittent fasting methods like the 18:6 method might have you skipping breakfast but eating your meals from 10 a.m....