Bank of America announced a raise in its U.S. min wage to $21. The same week, Wells Fargo said banks would cut 100,000 jobs due to automation.
Author: Michelle Shen, USA TODAY
Uber can have your airport ride ready once you land. Here’s how it’ll work.
New features in the update include early booking, flight tracking, curbside pickup, advance scheduling and Uber Eats at airport restaurants.
Google’s latest sustainability push? Showing carbon emissions for flights in search results
This Wednesday, Google launched a new feature that displays a carbon emissions estimate for flights in its search results. Here’s what it looks like.
Up, up, up. Gas prices keep rising across the country to highest levels since 2014
Global economic uncertainty and supply chain concerns caused by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic could be playing a role in keeping crude oil prices up
Are you middle class? The answer may depend on more than just your income.
Defining who is (and isn’t) middle class is more than just a number. It’s also about aspirations and how we see ourselves.
Ethereum is a drug and Cardano is a cheese? If you’re confused by crypto, you’re not alone
A new study shows the public’s limited understanding of cryptocurrencies, with some believing that Ethereum is a drug and that Cardano is a cheese.
United Airlines allows travelers to quickly share COVID vaccination info through Apple Health
United announced an integration with Apple Health that allows customers to confirm they’ve met the vaccine requirements needed for their travel plans.
Facebook grilled at Senate hearing over Instagram’s effect on teen mental health
Facebook released internal studies on Instagram’s effect on teen mental health, which had been leaked by Wall Street Journal, before a senate hearing.
Car shopping is going online: Pandemic disrupts dealership visits for new cars, trucks, SUVs
Most car buyers hope to do more of the car shopping process online, even after the pandemic, according to a new study by car-research site CarGurus.
Here’s how Wells Fargo overcharged on foreign exchange fees and made millions in the process
Wells Fargo agreed to pay nearly $73 million for overcharging and misleading customers on foreign exchange fees.