Business and Economic News

Elon Musk looks to rebrand Twitter with the letter X
Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has alluded to transforming Twitter into an "everything app" called "X," akin to the WeChat app in China. The url X.com now redirects to Twitter.
These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone
Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.
NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out
NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris. The deal is for a North American professional sports record of $6.05 billion.
MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules
A major sugar and agricultural company based in Moorhead, Minn., has been fined for wastewater quality violations involving fecal matter and other pollutants.
Blockbuster drug Humira finally faces lower-cost rivals
After years of being the world’s best-selling drug, Humira faces competition from copycat versions known as biosimilars. One called Yusimry costs a $1,000 or less.
Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle
As heat waves hit the U.S., delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to rising temperatures. Workers at some of the biggest delivery companies are pushing for more protection against extreme heat.