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These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

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.
by Andrea Hsu and Ximena Bustillo

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NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

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.
by The Associated Press

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MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

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.
by Amy Felegy

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Blockbuster drug Humira finally faces lower-cost rivals

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.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Delivery drivers want protection against heat. But it's an uphill battle

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.
by Danielle Kaye

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Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. households adopted a pet during the pandemic, according to the ASPCA. And all those animals need a lot of care: Mars Veterinary Health says pet care spending will rise by a third in the next ten years, and the U.S. will need 41,000 additional vets and more than twice as many veterinary technicians. 
by Tim Nelson

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