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November 25 - December 1, 2024

US government tries to rein in an  out-of-control subscription economy

Signing up for a subscription to a streaming service or newspaper has never been easier.

Voters deliver mixed verdicts on increasing minimum wage, but support paid sick leave

Voters in two red states agreed to increase their minimum wage in steps to $15 an hour and to require employers to give workers paid sick time, and a third red state also approved sick leave.

Most affordable US cities for hopeful homebuyers

Buyers and renters seeking inexpensive housing may want to head to the Midwest.