Democrats want to raise the federal minimum wage, a measure that would affect some states more than others
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Apple Pips Samsung in Korean Court
Judge rejects claims that intellectual property rights were violated
Your Anniversary Just Isn’t Complete Without This
What do a Catholic college in Connecticut, a popular outdoor apparel company, and the state of New Jersey have in common? They all seem to have nothing to do with beer, yet they all have craft beers created in their honor.
California’s Nut Mafia Strikes Again
The soaring price of walnuts makes nut theft a lucrative crime. Insert your own “that’s nuts!” joke here
Facebook Eyes Swallowing BlackBerry
Reports the two companies met over a potential takeover fuel Facebook smartphone rumors
States: No Thanks, We’ll Keep National Parks Closed
On Thursday, President Obama announced that even as the federal shutdown continued, states could open national parks within their borders, with one caveat: States must use their own money to cover expenses. Several states reacted …
Why California Is Hiking Its Minimum Wage
The Golden State is raising its minimum wage, in part to help younger workers. Nine out of ten California minimum-wage workers are at least 20 years old. The state is raising the minimum wage in stages, and by 2016 it will rise …
Don’t Be Afraid to Share: Ridesharing Companies Lyft, Sidecar, UberX Get Official OK in California
It’s often been difficult for “sharing economy” participants to confirm what they’re doing is legal. But now we have a little clarity—at least in terms of the sharing of car rides, at least in California.
Want to Give Your Family the VIP Theme Park Experience? Cough Up Around $2,000 Per Day
Travelers are used to the idea that airline passengers who pony up big bucks get special treatment in first class. As theme park VIP tours spread, more travelers are enjoying behind-the-scenes tours and line-cutting privileges—which wouldn’t be so bad except these perks turn the rest of us into (bitter, jealous) second-class citizens.
The Awfulness of Airlines Is an Opening for Trains and Buses
New train and bus services are loaded with features you almost find on airplanes nowadays, including free Wi-Fi, power outlets, party lounges—and even complimentary checked baggage.
Too Much of a Good Thing? Concerns About Craft-Beer Saturation
We are undoubtedly living through a beer renaissance. In the late ’70s, there were just 44 brewing companies in the entire U.S. Now, there are roughly 2,500 — including 409 new craft brewers added just last year. Another 1,250 breweries are in the works. Growth has been so explosive that the question is inevitable: When, if ever, …
Rideshare Battle Shifts to L.A.: City Tells Uber, Lyft, SideCar to Stop Picking Up Riders
Sharing may seem harmless—a helpful, good thing for society, even. But for months, “sharing economy” businesses like Airbnb, FlightCar, and Lyft have come under legal fire in cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Austin. This week, ridesharing companies, which match nonprofessional drivers up with paying passengers, received …