A senior woman and her mature daughter at home in Seghill, Northumberland. The senior woman is staying with her daughter for support and care as she has dementia. They are sat at the dining room table where they're looking through financial bills, looking concerned.
How fast food workers and franchise owners are feeling about an increased minimum wage
by Nova Safo
A lot of fast food workers in California are getting a raise on Monday as a new minimum wage kicks in for their industry, set at $20 an hour. It’s one of the highest in the country.
Has legislation to stop surprise medical bills worked?
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
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Yes and no. Patients have avoided millions of surprise bills, but a plan to cut wider health care spending has seen mixed results.